getting brake dust off the front alloys
05-29-2009 | 02:08 AM
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I'm really struggling went 3 weeks without washing now cant get them fully clean
Please help
PS im in the UK
Please help
PS im in the UK
05-29-2009 | 02:13 AM
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elbow grease my friend. elbow grease.
i would suggest using a slightly abrasive towel. if it is that bad, try "never dull" or a variant there of. your wheels can handle a lot more "tough love" then the paint on your car. exercise good judgment and you will be fine.
i would suggest using a slightly abrasive towel. if it is that bad, try "never dull" or a variant there of. your wheels can handle a lot more "tough love" then the paint on your car. exercise good judgment and you will be fine.
05-29-2009 | 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='893876' date='May 29 2009, 06:06 AM
...or just stop using your brakes... 
PS they're for cowards anyways
PS they're for cowards anyways
true. your brakes dont make you go faster, just take them off the car!
05-29-2009 | 03:12 AM
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Buy this stuff>>>>> Bilberry wheel Cleaner.
It's the best stuff I've found. Use it neat on stubborn dirt and 5:1 water ratio on lighter dirt.
As Craig says, it'll be worth buying a big tin of elbow grease too. That always works wonders.
Marc
It's the best stuff I've found. Use it neat on stubborn dirt and 5:1 water ratio on lighter dirt.
As Craig says, it'll be worth buying a big tin of elbow grease too. That always works wonders.
Marc
05-29-2009 | 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MarcsOnFire' post='893882' date='May 29 2009, 06:12 AM
Buy this stuff>>>>> Bilberry wheel Cleaner.
It's the best stuff I've found. Use it neat on stubborn dirt and 5:1 water ratio on lighter dirt.
As Craig says, it'll be worth buying a big tin of elbow grease too. That always works wonders.
Marc
It's the best stuff I've found. Use it neat on stubborn dirt and 5:1 water ratio on lighter dirt.
As Craig says, it'll be worth buying a big tin of elbow grease too. That always works wonders.
Marc
I knew when you recommended something called Bilberry, you were from the UK 
that doesnt sound like it will work. makes me kind hungry for muffin
i dont mean any disrespect, just trying to be funny!
05-29-2009 | 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='893919' date='May 29 2009, 06:44 AM
I knew when you recommended something called Bilberry, you were from the UK that doesnt sound like it will work. makes me kind hungry for muffin
i dont mean any disrespect, just trying to be funny!
05-29-2009 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by prase007' post='893922' date='May 29 2009, 06:50 AM
I am using nitro diluent, it works perfectly for removing that dirt from brakes.
05-29-2009 | 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='893924' date='May 29 2009, 05:53 AM
nitro diluent. sounds hard to get. i usually use kryptonite or a plutonium bar.