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    Goof Off Rocks! denverdetail's Avatar
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    severely inbedded break dust on wheels

    Does anyone have a good product or technique they would like to share for removing brake dust that is embedded in wheels. I am talking about severe cases. I`ve tried lots of stuff and have found that nothing, besides acids, works all that well. I typically use muriatic acid and a fine steel wool. Problem is that the acid is very dangerous. It`l burn your skin off real quick, it`s an environmental nightmare, and it chaps the rubber if it touches it. Athough it works pretty good, I am looking for other options. Any suggestions?
    I`ve been busy but I`ll try to make some time.

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    Have you tried a clay bar? Seems to work in most cases.

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    I agree that you should try the claybar. Also depending on the finish of the wheel you could also try Goof-Off. I used it on my wheels to get some paint overspray off.

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    I think that you need steam to heat up the baked in dust to remove. I did a 80`s BMW that had baked on dust and removed almost all if it with a steamer.
    Other might have a different process but that`s my thoughts.
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    In the past I`ve used a steamer but for very stubborn dots of it, it couldn`t lift the brake dust. I wonder if claying with Goof Off as lube ( unless the GO would eat the clay)would especially work, you would be ditching the clay after this job any way
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    Originally posted by Bill D
    In the past I`ve used a steamer but for very stubborn dots of it, it couldn`t lift the brake dust. I wonder if claying with Goof Off as lube ( unless the GO would eat the clay)would especially work, you would be ditching the clay after this job any way
    hmmmmmmm claying with goof off-not a bad idea.

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    As others have said, clay works well. Also, try an abrasive or chemical cleaner (AIO, MMCP).

    Beemerboy,
    Thanks for the idea of using steam.

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    Thanks for the suggestion. Never thought to use clay on wheels. I have tried Goof off and it doesn`t work. I`ll try clay the next time I come across this.
    I`ve been busy but I`ll try to make some time.

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    Will a clay bar remove dried tree sap? Living in a neighborhood full of pine trees, my car has become completely covered in dried tree sap

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    87 octane gets rid of tree sap:bigscream :bigscream :phone: :phone: :phone: :yeah :flameon
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    Yeah but what does it do to the clear coat? :dunno :beat

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    Originally posted by cam94z28
    Will a clay bar remove dried tree sap? Living in a neighborhood full of pine trees, my car has become completely covered in dried tree sap
    I did a truck today with dried sap on the hood, I actually used a paint thinner to get it off, and it came out fine after polish/wax. I wasnt to concerned if it ruined anything because the owner told me to try anything under the sun to do it, no matter what price.

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    i did a car last week and it had gobs of tree sap i tried clay and it didnt work so i got out the gas can and went to work. it removed it great and also got it off the rubber weatherstripping. then i washed the car did clay / polish / polymer sealer. looks like new.
    back in buisness baby

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    Excellent!

    Thanks for the replies, I thought I was doomed to have a tree sap polka dotted car forever.

    Should I leave the gas/paint thinner on each spot, or just keep rubbing till it dissolves?

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    I rubbed it with a presoaked towel, it took a little work but eventually came clean.

 

 
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