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I've been cleaning my wheel covers for 30 years, but my arm is wearing out
. Is there a wheel cleaner that will really do the work? Power washing helps but there's some stuff that's always a ***** to get off. Thanks

Either one of these cleaners will clean up those wheel. Warning...do not apply to wheels that are hot. Also, get a cheap 2" wide nylon bristle paint brush and cut off all but 1.5" of the bristles. Apply masking tape around the metal crimped part of the brush (to prevent scratching the rims) and use it agitate the tough brake dust deposits after spraying on the cleaner.I've been cleaning my wheel covers for 30 years, but my arm is wearing out. Is there a wheel cleaner that will really do the work? Power washing helps but there's some stuff that's always a ***** to get off. Thanks
Either one of these cleaners will clean up those wheel. Warning...do not apply to wheels that are hot. Also, get a cheap 2" wide nylon bristle paint brush and cut off all but 1.5" of the bristles. Apply masking tape around the metal crimped part of the brush (to prevent scratching the rims) and use it agitate the tough brake dust deposits after spraying on the cleaner.
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I've been replacing brake pads on my 5 Explorers for 30 years. All brake pads seem to do this. Are there dustless brake pads?I’d recommend different brake pads.
Once you get it off, there is a sealant that will keep the brake dust off. I've read that one of the blue non-scratch dawn scrubby pads and heavy duty cleaner can help. What about a steam cleaner?I've been cleaning my wheel covers for 30 years, but my arm is wearing out. Is there a wheel cleaner that will really do the work? Power washing helps but there's some stuff that's always a ***** to get off. Thanks
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There are some that are much better than others. How often between wheel cleanings?I've been replacing brake pads on my 5 Explorers for 30 years. All brake pads seem to do this. Are there dustless brake pads?