Baked on brake dust from Track - ARRGGHH!

Bwaahhh · 01-14-2021, 07:34 PM

Hey Camaro buddies - after 2 track days (one in the wet) with HAWK DTC pads...I have brake dust THAT WILL NOT COME OFF!!

Today I took all 4 wheels off..hit them with meguiars wheel cleaner and then IRONX. There are still these damn parts on the wheel that are driving me crazy. See pictures. If I use my nail...black gunk comes off.

What more abrasive pad can I use on the 1LE wheels? What more aggressive spray can I use that y'all have used? I WILL NEVER USE these pads in the rain again (or be lazy and not wash it off day after).

ninetres · 01-14-2021, 09:10 PM

Try the iron-x paste. It’s designed for my stubborn deposits. Also clay worth a shot.

kropscamaro16 · 01-15-2021, 10:20 AM

this is what i use works great just dont wait too long after your track day

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...uRGu8dJ4hnciYG

Bwaahhh · 01-15-2021, 10:42 AM

Ninetres - I have IronX Spray - i've let it sit...does nothing. Doubtful paste would help. I will try clay.

kropscamaro - sweet wheels man. Does this get the CAKED/BURNT on brake dust deposits?

Vtor_ZL1 · 01-15-2021, 10:45 AM

Fairly normal. The hot bits off the pads and rotors bake themselves into the soft wheel finish.

ninetres · 01-15-2021, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwaahhh

Ninetres - I have IronX Spray - i've let it sit...does nothing. Doubtful paste would help. I will try clay.

kropscamaro - sweet wheels man. Does this get the CAKED/BURNT on brake dust deposits?

The entire reason the paste exists, is for instances when the much weaker spray does not remove stubborn imbedded particles. That’s literally why it exists. It’s not simply a solid form of the spray. Anywho, good luck.

I’d also recommend ceramic coating them for easier cleaning in the future. (If they aren’t already)

KirkH · 01-17-2021, 12:21 PM

Expensive but works on baked on brake dust.

https://www.amazon.com/McKees-37-Foa...24227757&psc=1

Joshinator99 · 01-17-2021, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ninetres

I’d also recommend ceramic coating them for easier cleaning in the future. (If they aren’t already)

This. Bit of work to take the wheels off, scrub them in & out, couple of wipe downs with isopropyl alcohol/distilled water mix, etc. But we’ll worth the effort IMO.

Bwaahhh · 01-17-2021, 04:37 PM

KirkH, positive? I'll buy it...I just find most cleaners say it will eradicate brake dust but I am working with burnt/baked on brake dust from high temps/track pads. Have you used specificailly for same?

Planning on coating each wheel before next track session to avoid this.

peteric · 01-18-2021, 01:53 AM

Sonax plus elbow grease works for me.

kropscamaro16 · 01-18-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwaahhh

Ninetres - I have IronX Spray - i've let it sit...does nothing. Doubtful paste would help. I will try clay.

kropscamaro - sweet wheels man. Does this get the CAKED/BURNT on brake dust deposits?

thanks and yup mine are ceramic coated and i take the wheels off after every track event rinse em off spray this stuff on use a wash mitt and they are good as new

KirkH · 01-18-2021, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwaahhh

KirkH, positive? I'll buy it...I just find most cleaners say it will eradicate brake dust but I am working with burnt/baked on brake dust from high temps/track pads. Have you used specificailly for same?

Planning on coating each wheel before next track session to avoid this.

I am a pro detailer and this is what I use for baked on. It's just really expensive or I would use it all the time. Ceramic coating will help.

Here's a thread about a wheels off detail and ceramic coating I did.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ighlight=wheel

Edited to add DIY wheel scuff repair

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ighlight=wheel

WhiteMale · 01-19-2021, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwaahhh

Hey Camaro buddies - after 2 track days (one in the wet) with HAWK DTC pads...I have brake dust THAT WILL NOT COME OFF!!

Today I took all 4 wheels off..hit them with meguiars wheel cleaner and then IRONX. There are still these damn parts on the wheel that are driving me crazy. See pictures. If I use my nail...black gunk comes off.

What more abrasive pad can I use on the 1LE wheels? What more aggressive spray can I use that y'all have used? I WILL NEVER USE these pads in the rain again (or be lazy and not wash it off day after).

Hi I was just curious if you used any brushes etc etc with those products or not?

Bwaahhh · 01-26-2021, 04:33 PM

KirkH, McKees did not touch it. Got the wheel clean..but the parts with the burnt on brake dust - didn't make a dent. I let it dwell for several minutes and scrubbed the hell out of it. I need something more intense...any other ideas?

WhiteMale, yup, I have detailing brushes...used a toothbrush...and took a microfiber to it as well. Also took a plastic scraper. These wheel cleaners are NOT going to do the trick - I need something intense.

01-14-2021, 07:34 PM	#1
Bwaahhh Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Georgia Posts: 67	Baked on brake dust from Track - ARRGGHH! Hey Camaro buddies - after 2 track days (one in the wet) with HAWK DTC pads...I have brake dust THAT WILL NOT COME OFF!! Today I took all 4 wheels off..hit them with meguiars wheel cleaner and then IRONX. There are still these damn parts on the wheel that are driving me crazy. See pictures. If I use my nail...black gunk comes off. What more abrasive pad can I use on the 1LE wheels? What more aggressive spray can I use that y'all have used? I WILL NEVER USE these pads in the rain again (or be lazy and not wash it off day after).

01-15-2021, 10:20 AM	#3
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,812	this is what i use works great just dont wait too long after your track day https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...uRGu8dJ4hnciYG __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

01-15-2021, 10:45 AM	#5
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Fairly normal. The hot bits off the pads and rotors bake themselves into the soft wheel finish. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

01-14-2021, 09:10 PM	#2
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	Try the iron-x paste. It’s designed for my stubborn deposits. Also clay worth a shot.

01-15-2021, 10:42 AM	#4
Bwaahhh Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Georgia Posts: 67	Ninetres - I have IronX Spray - i've let it sit...does nothing. Doubtful paste would help. I will try clay. kropscamaro - sweet wheels man. Does this get the CAKED/BURNT on brake dust deposits?

01-17-2021, 12:21 PM	#7
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	Expensive but works on baked on brake dust. https://www.amazon.com/McKees-37-Foa...24227757&psc=1

01-17-2021, 04:37 PM	#9
Bwaahhh Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Georgia Posts: 67	KirkH, positive? I'll buy it...I just find most cleaners say it will eradicate brake dust but I am working with burnt/baked on brake dust from high temps/track pads. Have you used specificailly for same? Planning on coating each wheel before next track session to avoid this.

01-18-2021, 01:53 AM	#10
peteric Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: GA Posts: 133	Sonax plus elbow grease works for me.

01-26-2021, 04:33 PM	#14
Bwaahhh Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Georgia Posts: 67	KirkH, McKees did not touch it. Got the wheel clean..but the parts with the burnt on brake dust - didn't make a dent. I let it dwell for several minutes and scrubbed the hell out of it. I need something more intense...any other ideas? WhiteMale, yup, I have detailing brushes...used a toothbrush...and took a microfiber to it as well. Also took a plastic scraper. These wheel cleaners are NOT going to do the trick - I need something intense.

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