What's a good rim cleaner for brake dust?

Twister

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The brake dust seems to cake on the rim. I bought the Simoniz brand but its very liquid and it runs, I have to do it twice. A gel one would be better to give it time to eat up the brake dust. Thank you
 

oakvilleguy

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I’ve tried a few brands like Armor All, Meguiers, Simoniz, but find Sonax works the best, especially with a pressure washer

 
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Ceiling Cat

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I use ZEP degreaser from Home Depot. $9 Gal. Spray on, leave it on for 3 minutes and use a nylon brush.
 
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There's an sp in Mississauga that's a great rim cleaner. Just sayen
 
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wonderingeye

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I use Adam's car care products. The brake dust cleaner goes on clear and turns red as part of a chemical reaction. Best to use a wand cleaner that attaches to a drill to work the entire rim.
 
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I have used various brake dust cleaners but after trying many, I find that a few strokes with a wheel brush makes a big difference.

I also started using Armor All "Outlast" brake dust repellent. Was cheap and seems to help make the brake dust easier to remove by rinsing.

 
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The Mechanic

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just watch what you use it's been know that some cleaners will attack the finish after long term use. Ask a few rim repair shop they will tell you.
 
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Ceiling Cat

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just watch what you use it's been know that some cleaners will attack the finish after long term use. Ask a few rim repair shop they will tell you.
It all depends on how long you leave the product on your wheels. I work on one side of the car at a time. I spray on the ZEP degreaser on the front wheel and then spray the back wheel. I only allow the ZEP to be on the wheels for 2-3 minutes, then I spray it off. After the degreaser I spray on 50/50 dish washing liquid/water and use a soft brush to scrub it off. I have been doing that for years, never had a problem.
 
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