Cleaning silver painted calipers?
06-03-2012, 09:06 AM
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Cleaning- use caution when cleaning as the finish on some callipers use a powder coating (Brembo, etc) that can be stained by some wheel cleaners. Always ensure that the brake callipers are cool to the touch; never use a cleaner on hot callipers, wheels or brakes. Use a pH balanced cleaner just for an extra level of safety. Spray the cool calliper with d-limonene (citrus) based solvent P21S® Wheel Cleaner Gel or P21S® Polishing Soap, which contains micro-abrasives, agitate with a soft brush and then rinse off with clean water. Wipe surfaces with a soft wash mitt, sponge or micro fibre towel.
Protection - apply a protection to the face of the calliper using a polymer sealant (the melting point of most waxes is too low for the heat attained by wheel / calliper surfaces) similar to that used on your paint (Wheel Wax, Zanio, Duragloss, Opti-Seal, etc)
Protection - apply a protection to the face of the calliper using a polymer sealant (the melting point of most waxes is too low for the heat attained by wheel / calliper surfaces) similar to that used on your paint (Wheel Wax, Zanio, Duragloss, Opti-Seal, etc)
06-03-2012, 09:46 AM
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I RejeX wax (Bumperplugs) my calipers. Than, all I ever need to clean 'em is my Adam's car wash soap and warm water. And this little brush (both from Detailer's Domain) helps, too:
06-03-2012, 12:19 PM
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If the calipers are very dirty I would use P21S Total Auto Wash and the same boars hair brush to get into the tight areas. Don't let it sit and rinse thoroughly.
