How to clean brake assembly/wheel well help!
08-28-2011, 10:39 AM
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How to clean brake assembly/wheel well help! Hey guys,
I need some help on cleaning my brakes and wheel wells. I plan on spending next weekend on doing this bc it may take a while
I will post pics with this so you can see what I'm dealing with, but what supplies and tools will I need to make this look good again?
Thanks for you help!!
I need some help on cleaning my brakes and wheel wells. I plan on spending next weekend on doing this bc it may take a while
I will post pics with this so you can see what I'm dealing with, but what supplies and tools will I need to make this look good again?
Thanks for you help!!
08-28-2011, 02:08 PM
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brake cleaner, caliper paint to paint brakes. do you just want to freshen up the fender wells color or strip the rough protective coat (heard its a p.i.t.a.) and do something else?
08-28-2011, 02:15 PM
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You know that works well cleaning all the brake grime off? Chrome plated wheel cleaner. IIRC, Hot wheels? Literally will break down all the grime off the calipers with that stuff.
I haven't done this for years but when my calipers weren't painted, this was my method of cleaning them. Just look at the result.^^^
I haven't done this for years but when my calipers weren't painted, this was my method of cleaning them. Just look at the result.^^^
08-28-2011, 02:33 PM
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I don't know what my options are when you mention stripping the protective coat and doing something else. I mean, if a lot of scrubbing is needed to clean it out then that is fine, I just want a cleaner looking area behind my wheels and I'm willing to do whatever has to be done.
You know that works well cleaning all the brake grime off? Chrome plated wheel cleaner. IIRC, Hot wheels? Literally will break down all the grime off the calipers with that stuff.
I haven't done this for years but when my calipers weren't painted, this was my method of cleaning them. Just look at the result.^^^
I haven't done this for years but when my calipers weren't painted, this was my method of cleaning them. Just look at the result.^^^
Thanks for the info!
08-28-2011, 03:44 PM
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this is what i have, and this is what you need http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-405-a...ning-tool.aspx and some wheel cleaner. when you're done cleaning them id recommend putting a sealant on them to protect them and make it easier to clean next time
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08-28-2011, 04:12 PM
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Thanks for the info guys
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08-28-2011, 04:54 PM
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You can do anything you want but if you don't address the rotors, it'll still look bad. In addition to painting the calipers or whatever you plan to do, mask off the part of the rotor that touches the pads with clear packing tape and use a razor to cut around the hat of the rotor. Paint the rotor hats too!!
