What's a good rim cleaner for brake dust?

[Twister]

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

 

[Jubee]

Simple Green + elbow grease

 

[oakvilleguy]

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

Amazon.ca

www.amazon.ca

 

[Ceiling Cat]

I use ZEP degreaser from Home Depot. $9 Gal. Spray on, leave it on for 3 minutes and use a nylon brush.

 

[countd]

I use ZEP degreaser from Home Depot. $9 Gal. Spray on, leave it on for 3 minutes and use a nylon brush.

Go to an asian incall

 

[Mr Deeds]

There's an sp in Mississauga that's a great rim cleaner. Just sayen

 

[wonderingeye]

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.

 

[unassuming]

There's an sp in Mississauga that's a great rim cleaner. Just sayen

You beat me to the joke!

 

[SchlongConery]

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.

Outlast™ Brake Dust Repellent | Armor All®

Use Armor All® Outlast™ Brake Dust Repellent to repel brake dust, road grime and dirt by forming a protective barrier on wheels and rims.

www.armorall.com

 

[Mandalorian]

Sonax rim cleaner. If you want to prevent future buildup, apply a few coats of Opticoat ceramic afterwards and the dust will not adhere.

 

[Conil]

Seems phosphoric acid does it, but didn't try it

 

[The Mechanic]

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.

 

[Ceiling Cat]

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.

 

[unigue name]

Oven cleaner..