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Title: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: Lucastheone92 on September 24, 2016, 06:40:18 pm
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Can anyone recommend how I can get this off my alloys? I've used normal car shampoo and clay kit and still no luck!


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Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: rich83 on September 24, 2016, 06:55:02 pm
Ironx
Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: dansmith180 on September 24, 2016, 11:31:19 pm
Ironx and or ironx paste
Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: ChrisGT on September 25, 2016, 01:36:39 am
Another vote for IronX.  :happy2:

I would also suggest using a good wheel sealant to help protect the finish and make your wheels super easy to keep clean in the future. I use Gtechniq C5 but there are many many others out there.

Chris
Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: Lucastheone92 on September 25, 2016, 09:23:15 am
Thank you all for the replies


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Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: stomper on April 10, 2017, 09:29:11 pm
IronX, may take a good soaking, brush and re-application to get stubborn bits off
Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: lukemk5gti on April 11, 2017, 08:43:21 am
IronX also... Smells lovely too!!  :sick:

Also as stated I would seal and even wax afterwards.
Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 11, 2017, 10:12:15 am

IronX, dragons breath, purple rain etc.

Bilberry

Claybar :)
Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: Matt-Finishes on April 17, 2017, 12:01:55 pm
You need a fallout remover.

Yes iron X is a fallout remover and seems to be one that everyone likes, ive not used it myself but theres lots of very good fallout removers on the market.
Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: Trow81 on April 17, 2017, 06:01:57 pm
I use Auto Finesse Iron Out does the trick


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Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: willni on April 29, 2017, 09:40:21 am
Another vote for IronX.  :happy2:

I would also suggest using a good wheel sealant to help protect the finish and make your wheels super easy to keep clean in the future. I use Gtechniq C5 but there are many many others out there.

Chris

Next time you recoat it, should try topping it with exo, so much easier to clean :P
Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: ChrisGT on May 11, 2017, 07:16:58 pm
I do top mine with EXO  :happy2:

But for most people just C5 is enough to help keep them clean.  :drinking:

Chris
Title: Re: Stubborn brake dust on alloys
Post by: FJ1000 on May 12, 2017, 08:40:15 am
I've tried a few wheel cleaners. IronX is good, but Gtechniq W6 is better.

Give your wheels a coat of gtechniq wheel armour when you're done - makes cleaning a doddle.


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