Brake dust problem

[SGM]

Hello, everyone. I've been having a small issue removing some brake dust on my '06 STi. I use p21s gel for routine cleaning and I've also tried Meg Wheel Brightener 4:1 on the troublesome spots. Here are some pics. Any help would be most appreciated. :xyxthumbs



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[NCZ13]

i dont see any pics...

 

[evo77]

I bet if you clayed that area you'd get rid of it.

 

[wascallyrabbit]

i'm with evo77 claying will probably work fine.

 

[SGM]

Thanks for the input guys. I have Mothers and Sonus Green clay. I think I'll give it a go with the Mothers. I'll report back with the results.

 

[SGM]

The claying didn't remove the dust from the wheels. I worked at a small area for a good 5 minutes and none of it would come up. Anyone have any other suggestions?

 

[fbirdquik6]

you sure its not pitting? if clay and wheel acid arnt touching it thats my guess going by the pictures

 

[SGM]

it could be pitting. the specs feel really rough to the touch.

 

[wfedwar]

Prime or KAIO do pretty well at brightening wheels.

 

[Robb]

Probably pitting

 

[shadow85]

Maybe can try a concentrated APC.

 

[TSIBrian]

I dont know how aggressive the clay is that you used but I recently took care of my brothers wheels on his 05 wrx. It had probably been close to a year since it was seriously washed and the brake dust was caked on there. I tried multiple applications of the p21s gel with no luck. I then tried the meguiars "aggressive" clay I got a couple days before, it took off everything. I heard it can mar paint though so use plenty of lube/water

 

[MCWD]

try some polish as well.. that may help

 

[SGM]

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I had been planning on ordering an aggressive claybar soon, so I guess I'll go with the c-2100. Hopefully, this will take care of the specs.:woot2:

 

[Saintlysins]

Try Meg's Mini Power Ball and a mild compound. Be VERY careful with the power-ball as it builds heat and cut very quickly so keep it wet. I've used this several times and done very well.

Good luck.

 

[SGM]

just wanted to update this post. the meg aggressive red clay combined with a lot of rubbing was able to get rid of the worst of the dust. thanks for the suggestions! :grinno: