HFX Detailing Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Hey guys, just wondering what would be best for heavy brake dust on a car paint. Would deep wheel cleaner do the trick or would another product be better? I hear a lot of good things about iron-x but have not tried either of these products. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Iron-X and DWC are essentially the same thing. Is it "DUST" or is it built up can't remove buildup? I don't have a set of wheels to use DWC on so I use Adams washing shampoo diluted in a 16oz bottle with water. Either their DWC or GWC is suitable for wheels though. They WILL remove your LSP which is why I use the shampoo method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HFX Detailing Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Iron-X and DWC are essentially the same thing. Is it "DUST" or is it built up can't remove buildup? I don't have a set of wheels to use DWC on so I use Adams washing shampoo diluted in a 16oz bottle with water. Either their DWC or GWC is suitable for wheels though. They WILL remove your LSP which is why I use the shampoo method. It is an extremely thick buildup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Feets31 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I believe on the site somewhere it talks about using it on your car and I have done that. Most wheels are painted now days so it is used on paint a lot. Just do small sections at a time and do not let it dry on the car. I did not have any iron on my car when i did it. Also do a search on the site to find more details about the process. I don't have time right now or i would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HFX Detailing Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 I believe on the site somewhere it talks about using it on your car and I have done that. Most wheels are painted now days so it is used on paint a lot. Just do small sections at a time and do not let it dry on the car. I did not have any iron on my car when i did it. Also do a search on the site to find more details about the process. I don't have time right now or i would Thanks, I have been looking into it. Most post I see have very mild build up compared to what I am tackling. I wish I had a picture but non available right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 A picture would help tremendously Jerome! Extremely thick brake dust build up on a painted surface doesn't happen too often. What kind of vehicle is it and where is the build up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HFX Detailing Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 I don't have the best photos (not my car) but here is a small portion. The wheel one is blurry but it shows a decent build up. The whole left side of the car on the paint has a build up of what I believe is brake dust. I was going to clay it all but if deep wheel cleaner will do a lot of the work for me, that would be ideal A picture would help tremendously Jerome! Extremely thick brake dust build up on a painted surface doesn't happen too often. What kind of vehicle is it and where is the build up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Feets31 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I would wash it first and then see what both look like. The wheels look like they could be both dirt and break dust and the car is likely volcanic build up. Not sure what would cause that. But Nick is the expert let him get back on here and give his thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Just looks like red clay or dirt/dust to me. If that is all brake dust, that thing is in need of some major brake work!! Wash it first, then assess it from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Thewalsh68 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I used deep wheel cleaner to decon my paint with no issues. If you go that route make sure to do it in the shade a panel at a time and don't let it dry or it will stain your paint. It cut my claying time in half. Fphillips 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRZN Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) I can't seem to find the pictures I though I had, but check out the rust on the ground under the bumper: This vehicle was driven with the parking brake on, on the highway, until the rear pads were gone and most of the backing plate. Why it didn't burst into flames I'll never know! Check out the wheel: Deep Wheel Cleaner can only do so much. If what you're working with is this bad you'll need to do what I did. You'll need an Industrial Fall Out Remover. They're pretty nasty chemicals and you'd better follow the instructions! They're used in a two part process (A very strong Alkaline cleaner followed by an Acid Cleaner). The one I used was from FinishKare. The first picture above was claying after the use of the Fallout Remover. Edited July 20, 2014 by BRZN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GerryC Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Either their DWC or GWC is suitable for wheels though. They WILL remove your LSP which is why I use the shampoo method. I don't find this to be the case, at least with GWC. I've had the same coat of QS on my wheels since April, and have used GWC a few times since (I usually just use soap since I have ceramic pads, and as such, very little dust) and water still falls off of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BrianT Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Since th car is not taken care of, I would take it tothe car wash and let them take the majority of that stuff off it before you even touch it. Edited July 20, 2014 by BrianT Feets31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HFX Detailing Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 I can't seem to find the pictures I though I had, but check out the rust on the ground under the bumper: This vehicle was driven with the parking brake on, on the highway, until the rear pads were gone and most of the backing plate. Why it didn't burst into flames I'll never know! Check out the wheel: Deep Wheel Cleaner can only do so much. If what you're working with is this bad you'll need to do what I did. You'll need an Industrial Fall Out Remover. They're pretty nasty chemicals and you'd better follow the instructions! They're used in a two part process (A very strong Alkaline cleaner followed by an Acid Cleaner). The one I used was from FinishKare. The first picture above was claying after the use of the Fallout Remover. they dont look that bad but they are bad. I guess I will find out soon enough. Ill post back with results and picutes. Thanks for the tip on the industrial fallout remover, Ill try to stay away from it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Deep Wheel Cleaner is perfectly suitable as a paint decon spray, part of the reason why I love it (and buy in gallons) because its so versatile! It's pH neutral and I have found that if your wheels are actually sealed, and not just waxed, it will stand up to multiple cleanings. However I only use DWC every 2-3 months and just use soapy water and car shampoo on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HFX Detailing Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 I ended up not using the deep wheel cleaner on the paint and just clayed it. I did use it for the tires. Results can be seen here: http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/26926-reviving-an-acura-back-to-life/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hey guys, just wondering what would be best for heavy brake dust on a car paint. Would deep wheel cleaner do the trick or would another product be better? I hear a lot of good things about iron-x but have not tried either of these products.
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