Brake dust on Tenzo R Wheels
07-21-2009, 04:11 AM
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Brake dust on Tenzo R Wheels
hey guys i have a set of tenzo r wheels on my 350z and the break dust is starting to build up and i try to scrub it off but i am not successful at it does anyone know how to remove the break dust?
07-21-2009, 04:21 AM
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Have you tried soap? For the price of 'em, just replace 'em.
07-21-2009, 05:33 AM
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Have you tried soap? For the price of 'em, just replace 'em.
yes i have tried soap and i still cant get it off any other ideas?
07-21-2009, 05:38 AM
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You could try a wheel cleaner that is "safe for all wheels". I would spot test it though before spraying it all over the wheel. How bad is the dust and are you sure it *is* dust?
07-21-2009, 05:43 AM
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Guys/Gals, for the last flipping time, it is spelled,BRAKES!
07-21-2009, 08:34 AM
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Take my advice, no kidding. I fought with brake dust until I finally decided to replace the pads with hawk HPS Perormance pads. End of the story. There are other pads out there that are good or better but I can only talk about what I use. You can clean as much as possible but they would build up again.
07-21-2009, 08:39 AM
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Nice helping with the spelling of "brakes". But what about his main problem?. At least you knew he was not talking about giving him a "break".
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Guys/Gals, for the last flipping time, it is spelled,BRAKES!
07-21-2009, 09:04 AM
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Get them repainted. lol idk
07-21-2009, 09:11 AM
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Throw them away and get new a new set. Got pics?
07-21-2009, 11:22 AM
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Try claybaring the brake dust off. If that doesn't work, a 50/50 mix of white distilled vinegar and water should work. This stuff works magic
07-21-2009, 02:19 PM
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Mother's powerball may work. I usually use a dry soft terry cloth rag to whipe it off(worked for my gunmetal, chrome, and aluminum rims).
07-21-2009, 05:17 PM
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Try claybaring the brake dust off. If that doesn't work, a 50/50 mix of white distilled vinegar and water should work. This stuff works magic
would this take the paint off my flat black wheels?
07-21-2009, 07:48 PM
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Nope. Although vinegar is acidic, it's very weak. When mixed with water, it's diluted down even more; it's clear-coat safe, and paint safe.
07-21-2009, 09:15 PM
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Post some pics for reference, maybe there are issues that we could address with pics.
07-22-2009, 07:06 AM
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Post some pics for reference, maybe there are issues that we could address with pics.
Here are some pics of my wheels
07-22-2009, 07:21 AM
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Throw them away and get new a new set. Got pics?
Aren't these wheels like $200 a set? Just throw them away and buy a new set.
07-22-2009, 07:43 AM
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Not sure what is worse, the dirt on the wheels or the rusty lugnuts. What condition is the rest of the car in?
07-22-2009, 09:30 AM
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Try what I suggested, it should work mane.
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Brake dust on Tenzo R Wheels
