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Title: How to clean red calipers?
Post by: jaydubveedub on 31 May 2009, 15:54

Hi all,

I am new to this forum having just changed my old Passat for a Mk5 GTI (at last!).

Planning to take the monza II's off for an all-round clean and seal (using poorboys wheel seal). What do people recommend for cleaning up the brake calipers? Reluctant to use brake cleaner as it can make the paint go dull and it's very harsh.

I was thinking just some regular wheel cleaner with a smallish brush?

Cheers

Title: Re: How to clean red calipers?
Post by: waxamomo on 31 May 2009, 16:53

I would say either Meg's APC, or i've had great results with Bilberry Wheel Cleaner. Both can be found here:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=13

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: How to clean red calipers?
Post by: PeanutButterPiece on 31 May 2009, 16:54

How about a pressure washer?

Title: Re: How to clean red calipers?
Post by: stealthwolf on 01 June 2009, 01:34

I use megs APC with a swissvax brush.

Title: Re: How to clean red calipers?
Post by: jaydubveedub on 01 June 2009, 09:01

Have tried pressure washer but won't get the really stubborn muck off.

I'll try Megs APC - cheers for the tip!

Title: Re: How to clean red calipers?
Post by: jaydubveedub on 15 June 2009, 13:36

Went for Bilberry in the end. Absolutely fantastic product when diluted 5:1. Recommended!