Brake caliper cleaning (brake dust)

[MattN03]

I'm wanting to get my Mustang ready for a show & plan on removing the wheels & tires to detail the suspension & brakes. What is a good (safe) way to remove brake dust from this area (including the painted suspension parts). Can I use any of the Meguiars wheel cleaner/brake dust remover products for this? Thanks!

[FlaresideLariat]

I just take an old toothbrush, dip it into my car wash solution, and scrub away. Never have taken it apart though. But it does get out the nitty gritty

[Spotty-Dog]

I have used a product called Vim Oxyclean concentrate which I mix in a spray bottle. It works better than anything else I've tried on the wheel wells and calipers and is a heck of a lot cheaper than any thing else I've found. I imagine any of the currently fashionable "oxy clean" products might also work. The toothbrush helps though in getting into the smaller crevices. My wife complains if I don't clean it well enough though when I return it to her medicine cabinet.

[rdarwa]

Your sick spotty-dog!!! I have to stand up for all the women on this site...she should clean the toilet with yours to make it even... :eek he he

[MattN03]

Originally posted by Spotty-Dog
I have used a product called Vim Oxyclean concentrate which I mix in a spray bottle.

Where can I find this Vim Oxyclean? Thanks Spotty-Dog. The car wash detergent sounds good too-since I have that handy

[Totoland Mach]

Matt: I usually put the Mach on jack stands and clean each wheel with Meg's car wash. Then, use a soft bristle brush and clean the inner fender area.

On my stock Mach wheels, I use Collinite Insulator wax on the inner rim, or NXT. This prevents brake dust buildup with normal washing.

I have a pic on the NXT forum if you want to see the results.

[MattN03]

Hey Totoland, I saw your wheels! They looked good. I'll probably put a coat or two of NXT on both sides of the wheels. Are you excited about the 40th????

[msmarcus]

I can't wait, already detailed the '69 (see previous post), colorx and Gold Class Wax the car trailer, and yesterday, Show Car Glazed, 2 coats NXT on the truck. Last weekend, 2 coats NXT on the '03. I keep looking around for something else to NXT, but the dog won't sit still to let it bond.

I haven't thought about the backsides of the wheels?! Now I gotta go jack up the car and keep up with MattN03

[Totoland Mach]

Hey Matt: u-bet I'm excited about the 40th! My neighbor is riding along with me 'cause his 65 coupe is not finished (I think he plans to spend some $$$ there in resto-pieces).

See you folks next week. I get in Thursday afternoon with the Mustangs Across America bunch.

Later

[Spotty-Dog]

Originally posted by MattN03
Where can I find this Vim Oxyclean? Thanks Spotty-Dog. The car wash detergent sounds good too-since I have that handy

I know VIM is a British product sold here in Canada and is available at Wal-Mart etc. It's a gel-type concentrate. I haven't tried Oxy-Clean (Billy Mays here!) but I imagine it would work.

Hope that helps.

[MattN03]

Originally posted by msmarcus
I haven't thought about the backsides of the wheels?! Now I gotta go jack up the car and keep up with MattN03

Yep, I've been trying to get mine ready between rain showers since I live in an Apt. without a garage. It's been a very stressful time trying to get the car prepared. It's been raining off & on all weekend & looked like it would rain all the rest of the time. I'm glad shows like this only come along once in a while-I'd go crazy

My g/f tells me I'm a perfectionist

[Blue Snake]

I use the Meguiar's Hot Rims /Cool Care All Wheel Cleaner
G-9524 ....................24 oz. $4.99
I find it does a great job of getting that pesty brake dust off and really makes the wheels look good.