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Old 04-25-2010, 08:45 PM
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Default Best Way To Remove Brake Dust from Aluminum / Chrome Rims

I have recently discovered that Brasso is AMAZING. It is by far the greatest polishing agent to use on rims. I have tried and tried again spending tons of my money buying products to clean the brake dust build up off my rims and nothing seemed to work ... then it hit me one day while I was preparing my ROTC Uniform ... Brasso! I applied it to a rag and set off to work ... to say the least when I got done, It looked like the Rims on my 01' Ranger just came straight from the factory! I will post pictures tomorrow.
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Old 04-26-2010, 06:28 AM
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Default Re: Best Way To Remove Brake Dust from Aluminum / Chrome Rims

i have a few spots on my alcoa rims i havent been able to get off, looks like drips of something that left some discoloration. but i was told there is a clear coat on them so i have to becareful cleaning them. would this product be safe for them, or does anyone recommend something they have used and know to be safe.
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Old 04-26-2010, 06:36 AM
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Default Re: Best Way To Remove Brake Dust from Aluminum / Chrome Rims

it wont do anything for your Alcoas man because they are clearcoated. It wont polish them up because of that. I found that Wesleys and Dawn work best for me. Take the rim and tire OFF of the truck and go to town on the back and front of wheel and tire.
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