Tip: amazing cheap brake dust remover

Basil · 19-09-2008, 15:20

Been struggling to clean off baked-on brake dust from the alloys.
After trying several cleaners, I decided to try spraying WD-40 on a rag.
result: baked-on brake dust wipes off as easy as pie!
Stuff that resisted Meguir's wheel cleaner, hand cleaner, hard rubbing.
followed by a washing and some wax to prevent another build-up.

Bas

ninja_alex · 19-09-2008, 21:03

Its good isn't it. I use WD40 on my rims quite regularly. Better tha any wheel cleaner i have tried

Alex

Decron · 20-09-2008, 00:29

Been using W5 wheel mits from Lidl which were £1.49 for 12 and smell very muchly of orange. These are excellent!

smstext · 20-09-2008, 00:37

wd40 fixes/repairs anything from the years ive had the stuff. great on bike chains, cables. i knew of a dj who lubricated his lp's with the stuff to protect them. oh its great for removing damp if your car wont start too

digitaldwarf · 20-09-2008, 06:44

wd 40 also does this

but its very good at removing sticky residue from tape and numberplate sticky pads

Joff · 20-09-2008, 09:51

Remember not to spray it directly onto the brake disc/pads... otherwise you might have a shock the first time you need to stop!

woodenspatulas · 20-09-2008, 14:46

"spray your beds legs to stop spiders climbing up"

genuis!

TeflonTom · 20-09-2008, 14:49

it tastes nice too, i wonder if it can be used at a 'love' lubricant

gillywibble · 20-09-2008, 15:15

Great for removing wax/polish residue from trim.

bryan · 20-09-2008, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

it tastes nice too, i wonder if it can be used at a 'love' lubricant

I wont ask, I wont ask

craig0031 · 20-09-2008, 16:18

vRSLen · 20-09-2008, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

it tastes nice too, i wonder if it can be used at a 'love' lubricant

Let us know how you get on Tom

smstext · 21-09-2008, 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

it tastes nice too, i wonder if it can be used at a 'love' lubricant

durex lubricant too expensive for you?

Joff · 21-09-2008, 02:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

it tastes nice too, i wonder if it can be used at a 'love' lubricant

Well it's not condom friendly for starters...

TeflonTom · 21-09-2008, 02:35

it's all sticky, and it's a nightmare getting it off your hands

plan b methinks

thirty3 · 21-09-2008, 18:41

2000 uses

''removes adhesive from bird's wings''

lol pss takers.

chicken_eyebrow · 22-09-2008, 09:59

I did my wheels yesterday with the following:

1. shampoo and rinse
2. brake dust removal with a toothbrush and WD40
3. shampoo and rinse
4. treatment with Turtlewax brakedust barrier

I'm going to see how I get on with the brakedust barrier, apparently next time I clean the wheels the brakedust should just rinse off

KLM · 23-09-2008, 15:29

Mixed with Pernod it makes a refreshing summer drink - though GT85 has more of a kick.

Bodge · 23-09-2008, 15:57

ooh yeah i love GT85, smells like christmas

you ride then?

_ZS_ · 23-09-2008, 18:46

The guy fitting new tyres rubs most of my brake dust off with his hands.

I wash my car twice a year, if it needs it or not.

sparky2 · 29-09-2008, 12:38

I asked where I could buy some WD40 and my mate said have you tried boots so I said I wanted it to slip in NOT march in !

19-09-2008, 15:20	#1
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,240 Thanks: 191 Thanked 194 Times in 151 Posts	Tip: amazing cheap brake dust remover Been struggling to clean off baked-on brake dust from the alloys. After trying several cleaners, I decided to try spraying WD-40 on a rag. result: baked-on brake dust wipes off as easy as pie! Stuff that resisted Meguir's wheel cleaner, hand cleaner, hard rubbing. followed by a washing and some wax to prevent another build-up. Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

19-09-2008, 21:03	#2
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Tip: amazing cheap brake dust remover Its good isn't it. I use WD40 on my rims quite regularly. Better tha any wheel cleaner i have tried Alex

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Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,536 Thanks: 65 Thanked 259 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Tip: amazing cheap brake dust remover Been using W5 wheel mits from Lidl which were £1.49 for 12 and smell very muchly of orange. These are excellent!

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TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,212 Thanks: 47 Thanked 231 Times in 203 Posts	Re: Tip: amazing cheap brake dust remover it's all sticky, and it's a nightmare getting it off your hands plan b methinks

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thirty3 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 147 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Tip: amazing cheap brake dust remover 2000 uses ''removes adhesive from bird's wings'' lol pss takers.

22-09-2008, 09:59	#17
chicken_eyebrow Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Posts: 340 Thanks: 15 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Tip: amazing cheap brake dust remover I did my wheels yesterday with the following: 1. shampoo and rinse 2. brake dust removal with a toothbrush and WD40 3. shampoo and rinse 4. treatment with Turtlewax brakedust barrier I'm going to see how I get on with the brakedust barrier, apparently next time I clean the wheels the brakedust should just rinse off __________________ Diamond Silver 52 Octavia VRS - AquaPel / Phillips X-treme bulbs / CG-Lock / Bluevision sidelights / TomTom Go 720 / VRS door sills / Audi TT arch mod / 188bhp yadda yadda yadda

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KLM Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 663 Thanks: 93 Thanked 48 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Tip: amazing cheap brake dust remover Mixed with Pernod it makes a refreshing summer drink - though GT85 has more of a kick. __________________ Dieselist and proud.

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