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hiway61revisted · 05-29-2009, 10:45 PM

Any thoughts on SPRAYING brake clean on calipers to keep it looking clean

SSOOCH · 05-29-2009, 11:03 PM

I'd be worried that it would eat the paint on the rims......

hiway61revisted · 05-29-2009, 11:12 PM

ooops your right, painted wheels

Kwaz1335 · 05-29-2009, 11:14 PM

If it really becomes a problem...use a light detergent soap and water when washing your car with a toothbrush. If your really anal (like me) pull the wheels off and spray em down real good

Rodrunner · 05-30-2009, 08:33 PM

The metallic gold Brembos on my 350Z are clearcoated. Brake cleaner shouldn't harm it one bit, although if cleaned regularly, like Kwaz1335 said, any car wash soap should remove it. It only becomes a problem when left on for a prolonged period of time.

KJS · 05-30-2009, 09:59 PM

I'd avoid the brake cleaner routine, not sure what the effects will be over time and with the extreme temps.

I would suggest using one of the spay-on wheel cleaners for alloy wheels. Make sure the brakes are cold, not warm, and dry. Follow instructions, make sure you use a good hard spray when washing it off.

Should be safest thing and it will work.

05-29-2009, 10:45 PM	#1
hiway61revisted Drives: 2010 Camaro & 2000 Silverado Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 194	CLEANING CALIPERS Any thoughts on SPRAYING brake clean on calipers to keep it looking clean

05-29-2009, 11:03 PM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I'd be worried that it would eat the paint on the rims...... __________________

05-29-2009, 11:14 PM	#4
Kwaz1335 The Kwaz Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 259 View My Garage	If it really becomes a problem...use a light detergent soap and water when washing your car with a toothbrush. If your really anal (like me) pull the wheels off and spray em down real good __________________ Ordered:3/13/09 1100: 3/13/09 3300: 5/12/09 Picked up and brought home 6/26/2009 2010 Black on Black SS/RS Camaro Silver stripe package Ground effects package 6 Speed Manual Transmission with Hurst short throw, Magnuson Supercharger, SLP loudmouth 1 kit.

05-30-2009, 08:33 PM	#5
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	The metallic gold Brembos on my 350Z are clearcoated. Brake cleaner shouldn't harm it one bit, although if cleaned regularly, like Kwaz1335 said, any car wash soap should remove it. It only becomes a problem when left on for a prolonged period of time. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

05-30-2009, 09:59 PM	#6
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	I'd avoid the brake cleaner routine, not sure what the effects will be over time and with the extreme temps. I would suggest using one of the spay-on wheel cleaners for alloy wheels. Make sure the brakes are cold, not warm, and dry. Follow instructions, make sure you use a good hard spray when washing it off. Should be safest thing and it will work. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

05-29-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
hiway61revisted Drives: 2010 Camaro & 2000 Silverado Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 194	ooops your right, painted wheels

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