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Jun 18, 2009 | 05:15 AM

Technik1

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I have brake dust that's solidified, especially on my front rims. I've tried regular cleaning detergents and that doesn't help at all. Any suggestions of what I should try ?

Jun 18, 2009 | 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Technik1' post='915599' date='Jun 18 2009, 02:15 PM

I have brake dust that's solidified, especially on my front rims. I've tried regular cleaning detergents and that doesn't help at all. Any suggestions of what I should try ?

That is the tar specks i believe, you can get rip of it by using clay bar or tar remover

Jun 18, 2009 | 05:42 AM

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Try a Magic Eraser, it will get off both the barke and brake dust

Jun 18, 2009 | 05:57 AM

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+1 for a clay bar....

careful with the magic eraser, heard the chemicals can be abrasive (not sure though)

Jun 18, 2009 | 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Technik1' post='915599' date='Jun 18 2009, 09:15 AM

I have brake dust that's solidified, especially on my front rims. I've tried regular cleaning detergents and that doesn't help at all. Any suggestions of what I should try ?

Go to autopia.org you will find all the answers you need without the B/S. Good luck
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vern

Jun 18, 2009 | 06:14 AM

Kzang

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Would washing it weekly prevent the dust being caked on?

My older 2007 525i got really out of hand with the brake dust and the front rims looked horrible.