The alloys on my Suzuki get built up heavily with brake dust.

Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the 
corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it 
just a case of scrubbing away :o(

Thanks

Neil

expensive stuff from every car parts place. cheap stuff from tescos.

"Dr. Compynei"  wrote in message 
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> The alloys on my Suzuki get built up heavily with brake dust.
>
> Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the 
> corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it 
> just a case of scrubbing away :o(
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil
> 

I use "Wonder Wheels" on mine.
Work it on the dirt with a paint brush then wash off and they come up like
new.

Bob

"Dr. Compynei"  wrote in message
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> The alloys on my Suzuki get built up heavily with brake dust.
>
> Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the
> corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it
> just a case of scrubbing away :o(
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil
>
>

In article ,
   Dr. Compynei  wrote:

> Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the 
> corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it 
> just a case of scrubbing away :o(


It depends on how easy it is to get into the nooks and crannies.
I use one of those scourers designed for a bath. I think they're kinder to
the finish than chemical cleaners. After cleaning, a polish with some hard
wax helps make cleaning easier next time.

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"Dr. Compynei"  wrote in message 
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> The alloys on my Suzuki get built up heavily with brake dust.
>
> Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the 
> corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it 
> just a case of scrubbing away :o(
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil
>

I use Wonder Wheels, which is pretty good. But I have noticed that if I'm 
not regular enough with this some black gets permanently attached to the 
wheel and won't come off even with Wonder Wheels.

Rob Graham

In article <dbt2lp$cdl$1@nwrdmz03.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com>,
   Rob graham  wrote:

> I use Wonder Wheels, which is pretty good. But I have noticed that if I'm 
> not regular enough with this some black gets permanently attached to the 
> wheel and won't come off even with Wonder Wheels.


I think the problem is with heavy braking - the dust particles are red hot
and burn into the paint.

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"Dave Plowman (News)"  wrote in message 
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> In article <dbt2lp$cdl$1@nwrdmz03.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com>,
>   Rob graham  wrote:
>> I use Wonder Wheels, which is pretty good. But I have noticed that if I'm
>> not regular enough with this some black gets permanently attached to the
>> wheel and won't come off even with Wonder Wheels.
>
> I think the problem is with heavy braking - the dust particles are red hot
> and burn into the paint.
>


Ah! That may be the case.

Rob

Tried them all.  "Wonder Wheels" for me also.

"Dr. Compynei"  wrote in message 
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> The alloys on my Suzuki get built up heavily with brake dust.
>
> Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the 
> corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it 
> just a case of scrubbing away :o(
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil
> 

"Dr. Compynei"  wrote in message 
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> The alloys on my Suzuki get built up heavily with brake dust.
>
> Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the 
> corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it 
> just a case of scrubbing away :o(



Most acidic based wheel cleaners are similar, at least in my experience. 
Frequent washing and using an old toothbrush work, too.  Oh, and wax the 
wheels once they're clean, too.

-- 
The DervMan
www.dervman.com

You are obviously a bad driver. I know how it happens, boy racer
acclerates and then jams on the anchors! Normal person carries on at
same speed.  Is it a Citreon Saxo?

DervMan wrote:

> "Dr. Compynei"  wrote in message
> news:3ke80oFrg9khU1@individual.net...
> > The alloys on my Suzuki get built up heavily with brake dust.
> >
> > Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the
> > corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it
> > just a case of scrubbing away :o(
>
>
> Most acidic based wheel cleaners are similar, at least in my experience.
> Frequent washing and using an old toothbrush work, too.  Oh, and wax the
> wheels once they're clean, too.
> 
> -- 
> The DervMan
> www.dervman.com

In article , 
kevinseven772000@yahoo.com says...

> You are obviously a bad driver. I know how it happens, boy racer
> acclerates and then jams on the anchors! Normal person carries on at
> same speed.  Is it a Citreon Saxo?


you forgot to start with 'Hello'...

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> You are obviously a bad driver. I know how it happens, boy racer
> acclerates and then jams on the anchors! Normal person carries on at
> same speed.  Is it a Citreon Saxo?



What's a "Citreon" anyway?

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>
> Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the
> corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it
> just a case of scrubbing away :o(
>

Toothbrush.

> You are obviously a bad driver. I know how it happens, boy racer
> acclerates and then jams on the anchors! Normal person carries on at
> same speed.  Is it a Citreon Saxo?
>

RTFP
> > > The alloys on my SUZUKI get built up heavily with brake dust.

"SimonJ"  wrote in message 
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> >
>> Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the
>> corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it
>> just a case of scrubbing away :o(
>>
> Toothbrush.
>
>


Trouble is you get this black stuff on your teeth, then.

Rob

Rob graham wrote:

> "SimonJ"  wrote in message 
> news:dc0erv$2f2$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
> 
>>>Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the
>>>corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it
>>>just a case of scrubbing away :o(
>>>
>>
>>Toothbrush.
>>
>>
> 
> 
> Trouble is you get this black stuff on your teeth, then.
> 
> Rob 
> 
> 

   So that's what causes it!

"Rob graham"  wrote in message 
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>
> "SimonJ"  wrote in message 
> news:dc0erv$2f2$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
>> >
>>> Washing when doing the car gets the majority off, but leaves bits in the
>>> corners etc. Is there something that will bring this off easily or is it
>>> just a case of scrubbing away :o(
>>>
>> Toothbrush.
>>
> Trouble is you get this black stuff on your teeth, then.



Aha, I think I may have just discovered why Charlie has black teeth on a 
Monday morning...

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The DervMan
www.dervman.com

wrote:

> You are obviously a bad driver. I know how it happens, boy racer
> acclerates and then jams on the anchors! Normal person carries on at
> same speed.  Is it a Citreon Saxo?



Well, pretty much everyone I know has the brake dust on their wheels. No, I 
drive a Suzuki X-90 (go on go on). Actually, my mum has a "Citeron", but its 
a Picasso, and she also gets break dust.

Clueless top posting google user.

In article ,
   Dr. Compynei  wrote:

> Actually, my mum has a "Citeron", but its 
> a Picasso, and she also gets break dust.


Shouldn't that be 'break' dust too?

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