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Homeless Man · 02-09-2017, 12:52 AM

So what brand is good to spray my rims and calipers with? Don't want something that will corrode my paint/clear coat either. My rims are gloss black and my Brembos are painted so don't want to damage those.

Aaron0731 · 02-09-2017, 01:49 AM

Soap and water. A good preventative maintenance trick is to apply wheel wax every time you clean them.

Welker2 · 02-09-2017, 05:19 AM

Agree with Aaron; all I've every used is soap and water. After that, I simply spray a little detailer on a rage and 'dry' them. Do this regardless of the type of finish (polished aluminum, chrome or painted)

Sir Nuke · 02-09-2017, 05:34 AM

what the previous 2 guys suggested....your wheels and your calipers are painted (clear coated) so treat them like any other part of your car that is painted. wash them good....wax them....then next time just use soap and water, and some detail spray and you are good to go!

blewbyyou · 02-09-2017, 07:02 AM

I`ve used Adams wheel cleaner and some type of rag for 2 years with no ill effects.

ZED SLED · 02-09-2017, 07:10 AM

Armorall Wheel Protectant. Spray onto clean wheel and let sit for 24 hrs. Tryl not to get it on too thick or it might haze. But if it does you can wipe down with a MF towel. It reduces brake dust by a good 75-80% for about a month. At least that's been my experience with it.

gajagfan · 02-09-2017, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Armorall Wheel Protectant. Spray onto clean wheel and let sit for 24 hrs. Tryl not to get it on too thick or it might haze. But if it does you can wipe down with a MF towel. It reduces brake dust by a good 75-80% for about a month. At least that's been my experience with it.

When I read this, I took MF to be something other than micro fiber and had a damn good laugh. Thanks for getting my day rolling!

KGoddard · 02-09-2017, 09:05 AM

Adams wheel cleaner works very well and really breaks down the dust.

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Moto-Mojo · 02-09-2017, 09:55 AM

Soap, water and a Webster. Gets ALL of the inside of the wheel too. My wheels still look new.

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xc_SS/RS · 02-09-2017, 10:18 AM

Simple green or any other degreaser works very well for me. I've seen tar melt with full strength citrus degreaser lol

CreeperRS · 02-09-2017, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

When I read this, I took MF to be something other than micro fiber and had a damn good laugh. Thanks for getting my day rolling!

LOL

sscamaro · 02-09-2017, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Armorall Wheel Protectant. Spray onto clean wheel and let sit for 24 hrs. Tryl not to get it on too thick or it might haze. But if it does you can wipe down with a MF towel. It reduces brake dust by a good 75-80% for about a month. At least that's been my experience with it.

I do this every time I take the wheels off.

BRZN · 02-09-2017, 02:43 PM

Adam's Wheel Cleaner
http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...l-cleaner.html

GVA 45TH 2SS · 02-09-2017, 06:33 PM

Soap and water year round. And Sonax every once in a while for a deep clean

02-09-2017, 12:52 AM	#1
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Recommendations For Brake Dust Cleaner? So what brand is good to spray my rims and calipers with? Don't want something that will corrode my paint/clear coat either. My rims are gloss black and my Brembos are painted so don't want to damage those. __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

02-09-2017, 05:19 AM	#3
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Agree with Aaron; all I've every used is soap and water. After that, I simply spray a little detailer on a rage and 'dry' them. Do this regardless of the type of finish (polished aluminum, chrome or painted) __________________

02-09-2017, 05:34 AM	#4
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	what the previous 2 guys suggested....your wheels and your calipers are painted (clear coated) so treat them like any other part of your car that is painted. wash them good....wax them....then next time just use soap and water, and some detail spray and you are good to go! __________________

02-09-2017, 07:10 AM	#6
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	Armorall Wheel Protectant. Spray onto clean wheel and let sit for 24 hrs. Tryl not to get it on too thick or it might haze. But if it does you can wipe down with a MF towel. It reduces brake dust by a good 75-80% for about a month. At least that's been my experience with it. Attached Images __________________

02-09-2017, 09:05 AM	#8
KGoddard Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NOVA Posts: 351 View My Garage	Adams wheel cleaner works very well and really breaks down the dust. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk __________________ 12.3 @113MPH - Full Bolt-Ons w/ Nitto 555r on 18" wheel

02-09-2017, 01:49 AM	#2
Aaron0731 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 295	Soap and water. A good preventative maintenance trick is to apply wheel wax every time you clean them.

02-09-2017, 07:02 AM	#5
blewbyyou Drives: Dusk SE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Apopka Fl. Posts: 453	I`ve used Adams wheel cleaner and some type of rag for 2 years with no ill effects.

02-09-2017, 09:55 AM	#9
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	Soap, water and a Webster. Gets ALL of the inside of the wheel too. My wheels still look new. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx Last edited by Moto-Mojo; 02-09-2017 at 10:05 AM.

02-09-2017, 10:18 AM	#10
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Simple green or any other degreaser works very well for me. I've seen tar melt with full strength citrus degreaser lol __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

02-09-2017, 06:33 PM	#14
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	Soap and water year round. And Sonax every once in a while for a deep clean