Wheel & Brake Dust Question

[DLTARNU]

How well does the clear coat protect the polished aluminum wheels? I left brake dust on my wheels before I went out of town, not realizing I would be gone so long, and now I'm worried it might corrode the wheels. Am I worrying unecessarily?

Thanks!

 

[SneakyPete]

nothing to worry about, brake dust from normal driving conditions wont be a problem. Lots of soap and water will take it right off.

If you run the car on a road course and when the brakes get hot, then the hot brake dust can eat thru the clear coat.

 

[DLTARNU]

I'll be gone for months. Not scheduled to be back until early March. Still no worries?

 

[onerareviper]

Don't worry. If normal soap/water doesn't get it off, try Eagle One A-Z wheel cleaner. Cheap ($5), works great, and is clear coat safe. If that doesn't work, spray some WD40 on a rag and have at the problem area. I had some BAKED on dust and the WD40 worked WAY better than anything I tried. Of course, avoid spraying WD40 directly on the rims (unless off car) as it could hit the rotors.