help on how to remove this:

E46tknv · 11-13-2011, 01:34 PM

I can't stand looking at my wheels with all the dried up build up of dirt. What's the easiet and best way to get rid of this?

John in VA · 11-13-2011, 05:23 PM

That's not dirt - it's the buildup of brake pad dust and binders. A search of wheel cleaner threads (or just scroll down and read other wheel cleaner threads) will give you tons of information.
Sonax cleaner is popular lately - http://www.detailedimage.com/Wheel-Tire-C22/

E46tknv · 11-13-2011, 06:44 PM

This stuff would definently work?

trippmann · 11-13-2011, 09:11 PM

meguires wheel brightener will take it off with some work. just remember, its an acid so rinse often and work in small areas.

LA Prince · 11-13-2011, 09:20 PM

Sonax

Knicks · 11-13-2011, 09:25 PM

+1 on sonax and use a wheel brush to agitate it, follow by a powerwasher rinse and you should be set.

If you want to swing down to north jersey i'll do it for you

E46tknv · 11-13-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Knicks

+1 on sonax and use a wheel brush to agitate it, follow by a powerwasher rinse and you should be set.

If you want to swing down to north jersey i'll do it for you

I think its more expensive going to jersey then buying the products myself and going at it.

What store would sell this locally? autozone?

Knicks · 11-13-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by E46tknv

I think its more expensive going to jersey then buying the products myself and going at it.

What store would sell this locally? autozone?

I don't think any local store sells sonax. I buy sonax from a shop in jersey called Detailersdomain, I won't link them because of the forum rules but a simple google search can get them to you. Sonax runs for about 15 a bottle i think, plus a brush and shipping will come to probably 30 dollars.

SB_RavenE46 · 11-13-2011, 10:31 PM

Just hand scrub your wheels really good then use lacquer thinner on a pad scrub them with that then wash again and wax them to help prevent brake dust build up. That's what I do to my BMW customers cars and mines when I had my style 68's. Good luck

AndrewBigA · 11-13-2011, 11:54 PM

looks like a job for a toothbrush & some compound =X
when you comming to the shop? dont expect perfection, if its baked on there its not all going to come off.

E46tknv · 11-14-2011, 09:19 AM

Hmmm when am I coming to the shop? Don't know man, I really don't know. My car would be a project for you though

I'm about to take a metal scrubber, meguiars wheel cleaner and clean it

AndrewBigA · 11-14-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by E46tknv

Hmmm when am I coming to the shop? Don't know man, I really don't know. My car would be a project for you though

I'm about to take a metal scrubber, meguiars wheel cleaner and clean it

OHMYFNGAWD! a metal scrubber? please tell me you are joking! 911 call me now you are a mess!

SLVR JDM · 11-14-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewBigA

OHMYFNGAWD! a metal scrubber? please tell me you are joking! 911 call me now you are a mess!

next post he will be asking why the finish on the wheels is stripped down to the bare metal.

E46tknv · 11-14-2011, 04:19 PM

I was joking, calm down there. I attempted on using my meguiars wheel cleaner(the purple bottle), and using a sponge. I do see that it comes off, but I need something rough to take the brake dust off.

Andrew, how much would you charge me to clean up all 4 of my rims. I know its doable. PM me your pricing.

AndrewBigA · 11-15-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by E46tknv

I was joking, calm down there. I attempted on using my meguiars wheel cleaner(the purple bottle), and using a sponge. I do see that it comes off, but I need something rough to take the brake dust off.

Andrew, how much would you charge me to clean up all 4 of my rims. I know its doable. PM me your pricing.

lol sent you a pm back.

11-13-2011, 01:34 PM	#1
E46tknv Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New york Posts: 5,032 My Ride: Fst'r then your e46 View My Garage	help on how to remove this: I can't stand looking at my wheels with all the dried up build up of dirt. What's the easiet and best way to get rid of this? Attached Thumbnails __________________ .:Eugene:. I used to be an e46 owner. I love this one more. Have headers? Cant pass inspection? Need custom stickers made? or need your wheels brought back to life?

11-13-2011, 05:23 PM	#2
John in VA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 551 My Ride: '00 Farngrün 328i View My Garage	That's not dirt - it's the buildup of brake pad dust and binders. A search of wheel cleaner threads (or just scroll down and read other wheel cleaner threads) will give you tons of information. Sonax cleaner is popular lately - http://www.detailedimage.com/Wheel-Tire-C22/ __________________ John in VA '03 530i '00 328i '86 535i '85 535i '85 325e - RIP '74 2002tii

11-13-2011, 06:44 PM	#3
E46tknv Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New york Posts: 5,032 My Ride: Fst'r then your e46 View My Garage	This stuff would definently work? __________________ .:Eugene:. I used to be an e46 owner. I love this one more. Have headers? Cant pass inspection? Need custom stickers made? or need your wheels brought back to life?

11-13-2011, 10:31 PM	#9
SB_RavenE46 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 225 My Ride: 330CI ,06 R6, S1000 View My Garage	Just hand scrub your wheels really good then use lacquer thinner on a pad scrub them with that then wash again and wax them to help prevent brake dust build up. That's what I do to my BMW customers cars and mines when I had my style 68's. Good luck __________________ M0ney = P0w3r "THEN" I = A G3nerat0r

11-14-2011, 09:19 AM	#11
E46tknv Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New york Posts: 5,032 My Ride: Fst'r then your e46 View My Garage	Hmmm when am I coming to the shop? Don't know man, I really don't know. My car would be a project for you though I'm about to take a metal scrubber, meguiars wheel cleaner and clean it __________________ .:Eugene:. I used to be an e46 owner. I love this one more. Have headers? Cant pass inspection? Need custom stickers made? or need your wheels brought back to life?

11-13-2011, 09:20 PM	#5
LA Prince Banned User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Not Your Business Posts: 971 My Ride: Not Your Business View My Garage	Sonax

11-13-2011, 09:25 PM	#6
Knicks Account Under Review Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 3 My Ride: 09 A4 View My Garage	+1 on sonax and use a wheel brush to agitate it, follow by a powerwasher rinse and you should be set. If you want to swing down to north jersey i'll do it for you

11-13-2011, 11:54 PM	#10
AndrewBigA Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: (718)445-9995 Posts: 3,539 My Ride: QUEENS, NY View My Garage	looks like a job for a toothbrush & some compound =X when you comming to the shop? dont expect perfection, if its baked on there its not all going to come off.

11-14-2011, 04:19 PM	#14
E46tknv Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New york Posts: 5,032 My Ride: Fst'r then your e46 View My Garage	I was joking, calm down there. I attempted on using my meguiars wheel cleaner(the purple bottle), and using a sponge. I do see that it comes off, but I need something rough to take the brake dust off. Andrew, how much would you charge me to clean up all 4 of my rims. I know its doable. PM me your pricing. __________________ .:Eugene:. I used to be an e46 owner. I love this one more. Have headers? Cant pass inspection? Need custom stickers made? or need your wheels brought back to life?

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