Dyah

I was washing my tc yesterday and after using some spray wheel cleaner for my rims (Meguilars) then rinsing and drying the rotors on my disk brakes were a fugly orange rust color. I got back in their and scrubbed but it was a real pain. Anybody have a reccomendation for a wheel cleaner that wont leave this type of residue or how I can prevent it?

Huey

that just builds up when u havn't driven your car. once you start driving your car and braking that will go away.

SupaWhite

^^ He's right. They go away as soon as you drive it. It rusts even if you don't use a wheel cleaner.

Rivulent

haha, don't use chemicals on your brake rotors.



haha.

stankubrick

Don't use any chemicals, since your wheels are practically new. Just stick to simple soap and water and clean often before the grime builds up.....

stankubrick

Also, a little wheel wax, or even touch-up spray, to protect the clear coat will make cleaning brake dust off easier....

wylietc

I've seen wheel cleaners take clearcoat of the wheels.

surfcity40

water. just water and a soft cloth. but do it every day or two to remove brake/road dust. no chemicals, soaps etc. if you tend to the wheels regularly, you will not need any chemicals....soap included. (and wipe the back of the spokes as well.)

dgHotLava

moved...

daewonder

clean the stock wheels is a major PITA. guess it would be a little better if i cleaned em up daily instead of letting it get caked up.

GoSwim

I discovered (by accident ) that using windex on the wheel will give it a nice glossy look. Just wash with soap and water then dry. After, just spray on some windex (or other window cleaner) and wipe it dry with a paper towel.

Dyah

Thanks for all the replies