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jtucker · #1 08-30-2009, 10:41 AM

My passenger side strut was replaced due to leaking. I notice that there is a lot of baked on black residue on the wheel. Maybe a combination of brake dust and strut fluid? What do you recommend to clean it off the wheel?

Thanks,

moreorless · #2 08-30-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jtucker

My passenger side strut was replaced due to leaking. I notice that there is a lot of baked on black residue on the wheel. Maybe a combination of brake dust and strut fluid? What do you recommend to clean it off the wheel?

Thanks,

Sometimes WD40 works on stuff you'd never think it would work on.

**ron-s mini** · #3 08-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Aerosol brake cleaner works well on many baked on greasy messes ( do get it on painted surfaces).

kenchan · #4 08-30-2009, 11:24 AM

I would use SimpleGreen 50/50 with water. If this is an aftermarket wheel with anodized finish (or any non clearcoated finishes) I would be very careful not to get any harsh cleaners on that side of the wheel.

Goodluck.