Brake Dust on Rims

[Kmg3356]

Due to the long winter we have had in the east, it has been difficult to wash my X5. I did spary it off at the car wash but finally got to hand wash it today. I couldnt get the brake dust off the inner rims.. I used the store bought wheel cleaners and it took off the surface stuff but not the tough stuff on the inner part of the rim.. Does this happen to all BMW rims ? How can I get it off.. It is only bad on the fronts . Thanks in advance .. Keith

 

[Bimmerlife]

Try EAGLE ONE, but you will have to do it more times. It wont go away after one time cleaning.

 

[dzervit]

Mothers Wheel Mist... I'm getting Deja' Vu from the other thread...

http://www.mothers.com/products/productcatalog/wheelprod.html

 

[DizeLLx]

use the stuff the u clean ur kitchen oven with , spray it and ;eave it on for like 2 min then clean it with a brush and water, im form nyc so i know what u talking about , it cleans them and makes them look as new

 

[theBMWenthusiast]

Mothers is cool, i've used it, but if the stuff in the kitchen will do i will try it

 

[vlad]

I have a bad feeling that the clear coat on your wheels may suffer if you try the oven cleaner!

 

[Kmg3356]

I tried Eagle One and it worked ok with some scrubbing.. I need to do them again to get the burned brake dust off when all this new snow melts.. Keith

 

[HornyHornet]

I use Meguiars Hot Rims/Cool Care and works pretty well. Some folks talk about waxing their wheels to remove brake dust much easier. Usually with a simple hosing. HH

 

[SFCA-325i]

An older clay bar does an excellent job.

 

[tool fan]

I hate to be the un-informed jacka$$ here but.......what is an older claybar. This is not an X series problem alone. My 530i has terrible brake dust issues.

 

[SFCA-325i]

An older claybar, is a claybar that has previously been used on the paint, but has picked up too much dirt to continue using on the painted finish. When that happens, I use the older / dirtier claybar on the wheels to help remove brake dust.

 

[tool fan]

Ok....I must be really stupid here. I have never even heard of a claybar. Where do I find one? And what are they used for on paint?

 

[Ghost]

These should help.
Bavauto
Pelican Parts
Pelican Parts

 

[tool fan]

Very interesting....thanx!!!! I just might have to order one. Do they really work?

 

[NICOLA]

I use 'Ultra Wheel Magic' by Espree. Works killer and is ok for all rims....

 

[SFCA-325i]

Very interesting....thanx!!!! I just might have to order one. Do they really work?

Clay bars are an absolute necessity.

Want to restore that new car FEEL. The clay bar will do the trick.

 

[NICOLA]

Guess I'll have to give it a shot, also....since you all are so convinced of that clay bar

 

[tool fan]

Yeah....me too