brake dust - the grime that steels my shine
05-22-2009, 09:50 AM
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So i powder coated my OEM 545 sport wheels black 
and i did not take care of them too well. Now a thick layer of brake dust has built up on the inner part of the rims and will not come off :thumbsdown: , i tried alot of solutions including the bmw wheel cleaner gel, and nothing works if you have anything please advise - summer is around the corner! 
05-22-2009, 10:07 AM
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I have the same problem. The only thing that will work permanently is AXXIS brake pads.
Let me know if you find a spray or solution that works for now. I need one just as bad as you do.
Let me know if you find a spray or solution that works for now. I need one just as bad as you do.
05-22-2009, 10:16 AM
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geez i think you need that heavy duty stuff that they used to clean my wheels before they repaired them.. but not strong enough to ruin your powdercoat... i wonder if you can clay them to get the grit off (of course throwing out the clay afterwords) 
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='886705' date='May 22 2009, 11:07 AM
I have the same problem. The only thing that will work permanently is AXXIS brake pads.
Let me know if you find a spray or solution that works for now. I need one just as bad as you do.
Let me know if you find a spray or solution that works for now. I need one just as bad as you do.
The easiest and probably most effective is brake cleaner. It will desolve the brake dust. HOWEVER, not sure if it is safe for powder coat. I think it would be as powder coating is pretty tough and not a paint. You would have to check with a someone who does powder coating to make sure.
If this is not an option, I would to try a cleaner/polish that is safe for clear coat that you would use on your paint. Something that has some abrasive to it. Mothers makes a pre-wax cleaner that might be worth a try or rubbing compound until you get down to the powder coat.
05-22-2009, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 545iPoeser' post='886688' date='May 22 2009, 10:50 AM
So i powder coated my OEM 545 sport wheels black and i did not take care of them too well. Now a thick layer of brake dust has built up on the inner part of the rims and will not come off :thumbsdown: , i tried alot of solutions including the bmw wheel cleaner gel, and nothing works if you have anything please advise - summer is around the corner! 
Try Mr. Clean? Magic Eraser.
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I clean the inner barrels of my wheels once a year when I change to snow tires. First I use wheel cleaner and rinse thoroughly but to get all the grime off I use Gumout carburetor cleaner. It?s the only thing that cuts through the grime/tar/brake dust but I make sure it doesn't get on the front part of the wheels.
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