Cleaning Off the Brake Dust ?

Dec 11, 2003 6 Replies

A good washing is no longer removing the brake dust on the front wheels. The owner's guide says I should not use anything abrasive. Is there any way to remove it (that won't damage the wheels)?



Thanks, Bob


There are a number of non-abrasive spray products out there that are safe for most (all?) alloy wheels. Audi itself sells one. Spray in on, wash off with a hose. I also use a soft bristle brush to get in the hard to reach spots. Dave

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I have used Goop handcleaner or similar to clean the wheels. It really EASILY dissolves that crud on the wheels for me!

later, dave Reminder........ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their shoes. Frieda Norris

Have tried several - the best product undoubtedly the wheel cleaner from Würth which is jellyish and therefore sticks to the wheel and doesn't evaporize before you have time to flush it off with a high pressure cleaner. Normal "dish-detergent" + brush is also effective (Sunlight, Palmolive or whatever brand you're using ).

Regards Rune

"Wonder Wheels" its a brand name, you sorta paint it on with a brush never let me down yet

Ron

Are we really starting this issues? I've had brake dust on my wheels since the eighties. There are removers since then too.

The best solution is: keep the car in the garage.

Good luck Bob Jeep

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That's one way to keep it out of the repair shop. :-)

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