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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: bobbarley on 08 September 2008, 10:08

Title: Car brake cleaner
Post by: bobbarley on 08 September 2008, 10:08

Can anyone recommend some brake cleaner to get my callipers and carriers clean before I paint them?

Or will any old cleaner do?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_274611_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_31526_crumb_33958-33974_parentcategoryrn_31526

Title: Re: Car brake cleaner
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 08 September 2008, 12:34

same sh!te different can. i buy £1 tins at the local cheap store.  :grin:

Title: Re: Car brake cleaner
Post by: madhouse on 09 September 2008, 11:03

Gotta say I tried Wonder Wheels etc etc. But the best in my opinion is either Meguiars Hot Rims or.....wait for it.....Tesco own brand. For £2 it's bloody great stuff, no messing, and clears all the brake dust and staining dead easy - try it - honestly! I use it on my Volvo T4 rims, and they do get some hammer  :evil:

Title: Re: Car brake cleaner
Post by: boneybradley on 09 September 2008, 11:15

I use simple alloy wheel cleaner and then ruff them up with wet and dry....and I've only painted them once in 2 years. (oh and I used normal car spray paint.... :wink:)

Title: Re: Car brake cleaner
Post by: GOLF_STU on 11 September 2008, 20:57

wurth brake cleaner is really good but you have just gotta find a garage willing to sell you it  :huh: