Comments on: Brake Dust vs Elbow Grease http://twoguysrally.com/2009/03/18/brake-dust-vs-elbow-grease/ Two guys on a journey into the Rally Racing world Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:49:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Clean Brake Dust Off Wheels | All Wheels Blog http://twoguysrally.com/2009/03/18/brake-dust-vs-elbow-grease/#comment-30253 Clean Brake Dust Off Wheels | All Wheels Blog Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:02:11 +0000 http://twoguysrally.com/?p=218#comment-30253 [...] clean brake dust off wheels twoguysrally.com [...] […] clean brake dust off wheels twoguysrally.com […]

]]> By: Charles Smith http://twoguysrally.com/2009/03/18/brake-dust-vs-elbow-grease/#comment-4007 Charles Smith Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:13:59 +0000 http://twoguysrally.com/?p=218#comment-4007 Spray on wash off is something that makes me laugh. If its chemically strong enough to not require and elbow grease it very well could be damaging all sorts of things. Spray on wash off is something that makes me laugh. If its chemically strong enough to not require and elbow grease it very well could be damaging all sorts of things.

]]> By: Paintless Dent Removal Guy http://twoguysrally.com/2009/03/18/brake-dust-vs-elbow-grease/#comment-3785 Paintless Dent Removal Guy Wed, 20 May 2009 18:01:13 +0000 http://twoguysrally.com/?p=218#comment-3785 I hate cleaning brake dust. Espically when it's been caked on for a while. There rim cleaner manufacturers need to make a new solution for this situation instead of doing a bogus claim of spray on and wash off cleaner. I hate cleaning brake dust. Espically when it’s been caked on for a while. There rim cleaner manufacturers need to make a new solution for this situation instead of doing a bogus claim of spray on and wash off cleaner.

]]> By: Mark Ozimek http://twoguysrally.com/2009/03/18/brake-dust-vs-elbow-grease/#comment-2198 Mark Ozimek Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:45 +0000 http://twoguysrally.com/?p=218#comment-2198 Excellent points there Dustin, thanks :) It certainly is easier to keep things clean than to clean something dirty. That way you can avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbing materials, and keep your rims in excellent condition. Excellent points there Dustin, thanks :)

It certainly is easier to keep things clean than to clean something dirty. That way you can avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbing materials, and keep your rims in excellent condition.

]]> By: Dustin Tarditi http://twoguysrally.com/2009/03/18/brake-dust-vs-elbow-grease/#comment-2184 Dustin Tarditi Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:56:23 +0000 http://twoguysrally.com/?p=218#comment-2184 Good post - worth mentioning again, is that the metal of your wheels WILL be pitted and corroded by the brake dust. Not so much of a worry for winter wheels (if used) where they're exposed to all sorts of sodium nastiness, but for those that have pricey wheens on their ride, keep 'em clean - not just to look nice but to protect your investment. A few other notes: 1) 3M green pad WILL remove any protective coatings on metal - while it scours away all sorts of grime, it will quickly scrub off any protective clear coats on rims or permanently de-gloss/scuff them. 2) Many rims come with a clear coat that will be attacked by harsh chemical cleaners (engine degreasers, resin removers, etc.) not made specifically for rims. 3) Many car detailers put wax on their rims to add a protective (sacrificial) layer to the metal and any coatings on the metal (chrome, powdercoat, enamel, etc.) 4) Some household cleaners will cause rapid oxidization of exposed ferrous metals. Good post - worth mentioning again, is that the metal of your wheels WILL be pitted and corroded by the brake dust.

Not so much of a worry for winter wheels (if used) where they’re exposed to all sorts of sodium nastiness, but for those that have pricey wheens on their ride, keep ‘em clean - not just to look nice but to protect your investment.

A few other notes:

1) 3M green pad WILL remove any protective coatings on metal - while it scours away all sorts of grime, it will quickly scrub off any protective clear coats on rims or permanently de-gloss/scuff them.

2) Many rims come with a clear coat that will be attacked by harsh chemical cleaners (engine degreasers, resin removers, etc.) not made specifically for rims.

3) Many car detailers put wax on their rims to add a protective (sacrificial) layer to the metal and any coatings on the metal (chrome, powdercoat, enamel, etc.)

4) Some household cleaners will cause rapid oxidization of exposed ferrous metals.

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