I have oem break pad's all around my 08 350z. Now i keep getting break dust close to the door's and i can't seem to get it off. Is there somthing i could use to get it off my car without hurting the paint.

 

If your car isn't already clean, then that's part of the problem. You should research how to claybar the entire car or use the proper techniques and compounds to clean the car and get that shine back into it.

 

To get rid of BRAKE dust, rinse car, wash w/car wash suds, claybar paint, apply and remove polish, apply wax or sealant, layer as you like, DONE. Wash wheels separately and check BRAKE pads to make sure there's enough pad material left.

 

It's "brake", NOT "break".

Why would brake dust accumulate by the door? Do *ALL* the pads still have their lining/friction material? What color is this brake dust accumulating by the door?

 

the dust is collecting right next to the bottom corner of the fender close to the door. the color of the dust is light gray.

 

Dust from brakes and the road is normal at the bottom of that front fender. Hell, my car is white and I can wipe it clean with a cloth or finger after an hour of driving.

 

I suppose the brake dust is normal although I don't get deposit at such location my Z. Do you have some kind of body enhancement to alter the airflow located upstream of the affected area?

What I was concerned with was a possibility of iron dust due to a worn-out brake pad. Eventually, such deposit would turn to rust and stain the paint underneath.

If it's really just brake dust, then it's just a matter of cleaning it and probably there is some kind of paint sealant or wax that can resist dust accumulation. I suppose you can use a spray detailer or spray-on paint sealant to encapsulate the dust and lightly wipe it off with a microfiber; turn it over very often. Otherwise, just clean the areas when washing the car. It shouldn't hurt the paint left there for several days.

 

CarPro IronX is one of the best and safest way to remove deposits like you described. I'd try that out before wasting time claying and polishing every time it accumulates too much.

Let us know how it goes.

Ivan @ DI

 

Clay bar can surely remove it safely. You just need to be patient in doing it. IronX is also another way for a faster cleaning.