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Oct 31, 2003 | 07:09 AM

Y2KMaxGXE-R

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Factory hubcaps

I was lazy enough not to clean them, and now the brake dust os caked to them, can not wash it off. Whats would take it off?

Oct 31, 2003 | 07:28 PM

Max'D

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Try any brake dust cleaner..

I've tried Westley's espree ultra wheel magic and it worked fine..
was safe for all wheels...

Nov 2, 2003 | 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Y2KMaxGXE-R

I was lazy enough not to clean them, and now the brake dust os caked to them, can not wash it off. Whats would take it off?

Hubcaps? I have never seen a Max with hubcaps on it. Once brake dust stains the surface, it's very difficult to clean it to the original look.

Nov 2, 2003 | 08:04 PM

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What have you tried on it? Any wheel cleaners?

Try to get it off ASAP if you can. If not, you could wind up with unsightly permanent damage if it hasn't happened already. Try a strong wheel cleaner like Eagle One A2Z or Greased Lightning Wheel Cleaner or Meguiar's Hot Rims/Gold Class and a scrub brush. Whatever you do, follow directions and do NOT let the cleaner dry out on the wheel. If that doesn't get it clean then the dust is "permanent" and you'll have to use a mild abrasive polish on them. Some people have used clay, but it depends how the wheels (hubcaps??) are shaped.

Good luck!