How can I remove cooked on brake dust?
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How can I remove cooked on brake dust?
I have one of those 2008 C350 with the rear brake dust problem. Changed the brake pads, and I don't have the rear brake dust problem anymore. But the original brake dust that was left on the rear wheels (I admit I didn't clean the wheels frequently since they got dirty right away) refuses to come off. They are really baked-on, I've never seen anything like this. Claying, using Goo-Gone...don't work. Conventional cleaners don't make a dent. Must be some kind of chemical composition or something from those original brake pads. Any ideas? I have tons of brake dust specs all over the wheels that I can't get rid of. Major eyesore.
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OK, this may seem obvious but you didn't specifically mention it....did you try wheel/rim cleaner? It usually melts the brake dust right off so I can't imagine the grime being so tough they wouldn't work.
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I have one of those 2008 C350 with the rear brake dust problem. Changed the brake pads, and I don't have the rear brake dust problem anymore. But the original brake dust that was left on the rear wheels (I admit I didn't clean the wheels frequently since they got dirty right away) refuses to come off. They are really baked-on, I've never seen anything like this. Claying, using Goo-Gone...don't work. Conventional cleaners don't make a dent. Must be some kind of chemical composition or something from those original brake pads. Any ideas? I have tons of brake dust specs all over the wheels that I can't get rid of. Major eyesore.
Your best bet is P21S Gel which is approved by all German car manufacturers and wheel makers.
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