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KamaroKid9614 · 04-12-2013, 11:21 PM

Sorry if this is a repost i couldn't find any postings on it but how do you guys clean your brake dust?

Todd45thAnniversaryV6 · 04-12-2013, 11:41 PM

Soap & water. Well, car wash soap anyway. Use a wash mitt so you can easily get in the nooks and crannies.

bw26ss · 04-12-2013, 11:43 PM

Frid · 04-13-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd45thAnniversaryV6

Soap & water. Well, car wash soap anyway. Use a wash mitt so you can easily get in the nooks and crannies.

Make sure it is a separate mitt from what you are using on your paint even if you have a grit guard. There are also car care products that you can spray on and use a soft brush to agitate it so it comes off a lot easier. (keeps you from having to use an extra mitt)

SuperSport2011 · 04-13-2013, 12:35 PM

You can buy brake cleaner (spray)

ihaveacamaro · 04-13-2013, 01:06 PM

Just a few threads down:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288508

Tyler360 · 04-13-2013, 01:15 PM

I usually wash my rims first before I wash the rest of my car. I wash them using a separate bucket of wash and a different washcloth from what I use on the rest of the car to prevent scratching my clear coat. After I'm finished with the rims I dump the wash bucket, clean it out, and refill with fresh wash. It takes so long to clean mine that the rest of my would be water spotted before I got a chance to dry it. And I can't dry it before I do the rims otherwise I rick getting water on the car when I rinse. Also Meguires Hot Rims All-Wheel Cleaner works really well as a prewash to get really stubborn grime off.

TwistedEnergy · 04-13-2013, 02:04 PM

Regular dish soap and water. Only used on the rims which i wash first, I have a separate bucket and sponge. Works great.

ihaveacamaro · 04-13-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TwistedEnergy

Regular dish soap and water. Only used on the rims which i wash first, I have a separate bucket and sponge. Works great.

Don't do this if you have any protection on your wheels as the dish soap will strip it off.

TwistedEnergy · 04-13-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

Don't do this if you have any protection on your wheels as the dish soap will strip it off.

Exactly, but if you have no protection it works great. My wheels are shining bright every time.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-13-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TwistedEnergy

Exactly, but if you have no protection it works great. My wheels are shining bright every time.

If you had protection, you wouldn't need dish soap. Vicious cycle.

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LuSe4 · 04-13-2013, 02:31 PM

i would not recommend using "brake cleaner". This will destroy the finish.
Also no on dish soap. You should treat wheels like you would your hood. Wash with car wash soap, dry, and apply a good wax on them. If you keep them clean then you should never have to use harsh chemicals on them and they will stay nice for a long time.

RiCorvette · 04-13-2013, 02:37 PM

...and then change to Hawk Ceramics.
Presto change-o! No more dust-o

(well, a lot less anyway)

I like this tool:
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...eel-brush.aspx

POWERMAN · 04-13-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LuSe4

i would not recommend using "brake cleaner". This will destroy the finish.
Also no on dish soap. You should treat wheels like you would your hood. Wash with car wash soap, dry, and apply a good wax on them. If you keep them clean then you should never have to use harsh chemicals on them and they will stay nice for a long time.

Then what would one do to deal with brake dust / tar spots on the wheels?

04-12-2013, 11:21 PM	#1
KamaroKid9614 Drives: 98 Camaro V6 White Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 153 View My Garage	Kinda Dusty Sorry if this is a repost i couldn't find any postings on it but how do you guys clean your brake dust? __________________ KamaroKid9614

04-12-2013, 11:41 PM	#2
Todd45thAnniversaryV6 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 183 View My Garage	Soap & water. Well, car wash soap anyway. Use a wash mitt so you can easily get in the nooks and crannies. __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary 2LT Bone freakin' stock......for now.

04-13-2013, 12:35 PM	#5
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 956 View My Garage	You can buy brake cleaner (spray) __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

04-13-2013, 01:06 PM	#6
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	Just a few threads down: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288508 __________________ . Please check out my youtube detailing channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/roshan517 "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."

04-13-2013, 01:15 PM	#7
Tyler360 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wittenberg, Wisconsin Posts: 701 View My Garage	I usually wash my rims first before I wash the rest of my car. I wash them using a separate bucket of wash and a different washcloth from what I use on the rest of the car to prevent scratching my clear coat. After I'm finished with the rims I dump the wash bucket, clean it out, and refill with fresh wash. It takes so long to clean mine that the rest of my would be water spotted before I got a chance to dry it. And I can't dry it before I do the rims otherwise I rick getting water on the car when I rinse. Also Meguires Hot Rims All-Wheel Cleaner works really well as a prewash to get really stubborn grime off. __________________ My Build Thread:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287531

04-12-2013, 11:43 PM	#3
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04-13-2013, 02:04 PM	#8
TwistedEnergy Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 351	Regular dish soap and water. Only used on the rims which i wash first, I have a separate bucket and sponge. Works great. __________________

04-13-2013, 02:31 PM	#12
LuSe4 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,058	i would not recommend using "brake cleaner". This will destroy the finish. Also no on dish soap. You should treat wheels like you would your hood. Wash with car wash soap, dry, and apply a good wax on them. If you keep them clean then you should never have to use harsh chemicals on them and they will stay nice for a long time. __________________ -2013 Summit White over Inferno Orange 2SS RS- -2014 White Diamond Silverado Z71 Crew Cab Short Box-

04-13-2013, 02:37 PM	#13
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	...and then change to Hawk Ceramics. Presto change-o! No more dust-o (well, a lot less anyway) I like this tool: http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...eel-brush.aspx