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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Can anyone recommend a good product for removing brake dust on the wheels?
I have tried regular rim cleaner but it's not strong enough to remove some of the more stubborn brake dusts.

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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My favorite is P21S wheel cleaner gel, available through this forums sponsor, Detailersdomain. Works extremely wheel on tough staining from brake dust, etc.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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agree 100% with vanishing point...

i always first use either my foamer or car shampoo with a brush. if that does not get it, then i go to p21s wheel cleaner...
if that doesnt get it i will try clay (then throw it away)
if that doesnt get it, you gotta go acid based cleaner- but a huge last choice.
if you gotta go acid, you have a very good chance of damaging the wheels (etching)- be sure to keep them wet at all times with any acid.
again- acid is only for very rare situations. its prob been a coupla years since i had to acid wash a wheel.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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meguiar's wheel brightener is a pretty safe acid cleaner IMO. when diluted 4:1. it has never given me any problems.

but i like CG's citrus cleaner. if that doesnt work then i go to P21s gel, let it sit for a hour or so.
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