Saddle Tramp

I made an all day (rainyday) run in my 2010 F150 XLT SCAB. Turns out, brake dust in the rain really stains after it dries. Now it's dried (baked) on pretty bad. I tried diferrent wheel cleaners but none can get it off. I have the 18" chrome wheels that come with the chrome package. Any ideas? Any home remedies that work?

norm582

x2

BoostedFitz

My work has a degreaser called double trouble. It's powerful stuff. It works great for me on my wheels (same as yours). I water it down quite a bit and brush it on with a wheel brush. Takes it off great. You might be able to get it at an industrial supply house?

21RRF150

iTrader: (1)

Mr Clean Magic Eraser.

oldedge

X2, they also are good for getting the bugs off the front

shanec

Really? I used to use armour all wheel cleaner. Until I ran out and made do with Bleach White whipped down with a paper towel dipped in car wash suds. That worked just as well. But I have aluminum instead of chrome wheels.

I'd be more inclined to blame the chrome. I gather it's not real chrome, but some kind of synthetic.

scorpio333

Bleech White at full strength will pit wheels. Don't let it sit on there for more than a few seconds. If you're using something like Simple Green or other degreaser dilute it down, way down. If it doesn't cut, add more. Some household chems have the potential to destroy wheels.

To avoid having to use harsh chemicals it's easier to prevent the build up. Get them as clean as you can, maybe even clay bar them. Put a good polish on them, then seal them with a good wax. Collinite 845 is perfect for wheels since it has a high heat resistance. After doing this you should be able to wipe the dust off every couple days using a detailer spray. I've used this method and the wheels on our 08 Mustang with 50K look new on the outside AND inside. Well, other than the wife installed curb rash.

Bottom Dollah

Magic Eraser again.

And, it doesn't leave a mess.

And, my 18" 'chrome clad' wheels are chromed with plastic.

Hondafan

Liquid cleaners are crap. If you have baked on brake dust only elbow grease works right. A little white rubbing compound will do the trick. If you want to minimize the problem, wax the rims just like you wax the rest of the vehicle.

21RRF150

iTrader: (1)

Again try the magic eraser, but yes^^^wax them after you finally get it all off. I had a metal grinding in my passenger side caliper that left rust all over my rim and chrome side steps. I had to buff it off with one of those wheel buffers yo put in a drill, but since I polished it, brake dust rarely sticks any more.