MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: berg on November 29, 2010, 11:29:58 am

Title: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: berg on November 29, 2010, 11:29:58 am

As per above is there a specific cleaner/fluid that I can pick up in Halfords that anyone can recommend?

Thanks.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: stealthwolf on November 29, 2010, 01:12:56 pm

TBH I just use Bilberry wheel cleaner on the calipers as well as the wheel. I find using a dedicated wheel brush, such as a swissvax-style brush helps to get them clean, as well as removing the wheel.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: keith on November 29, 2010, 01:20:16 pm

Diluted Bilberry or heavily diluted apc.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: gti265 on December 08, 2010, 08:45:35 pm

i just clean them with normal car washing water and shampoo and my sheepskin mit :)

Title: Re: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: craigy123 on December 09, 2010, 09:06:52 am

Quote from: gti265 on December 08, 2010, 08:45:35 pm

i just clean them with normal car washing water and shampoo and my sheepskin mit :)

not the same mitt as you use on the paintwork i hope  :ashamed:

Title: Re: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: Saint Steve on December 09, 2010, 09:19:33 am

Wd40 on the calipers makes the Red paint very shiny, but avoid away from the pads :wink:

Title: Re: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: Greeners on December 10, 2010, 07:21:35 pm

Once they are clean treat them as you would your paintwork and polish and wax them. Not only will they look great but the brake dust will wash off far easier!  :happy2:

Title: Re: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: gillm on December 10, 2010, 07:23:30 pm

nothing , never bothered ! discoloured calipers are for heros  :driver:

Title: Re: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: robern2 on December 10, 2010, 07:25:29 pm

Bilberry wheel cleaner applied with a brush as parts of a weekly wheel cleaning routine works wonders.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: stealthwolf on December 10, 2010, 10:27:11 pm

Quote from: robern2 on December 10, 2010, 07:25:29 pm

Bilberry wheel cleaner applied with a brush as parts of a weekly wheel cleaning routine works wonders.

But if you protect the calipers and wheels properly, you don't need to keep using a brush or wheel cleaner on them. Simply aim the hosepipe (or pressure washer lance) at them and they rinse clean.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: Gtikenny on December 13, 2010, 06:54:52 pm

I cleaned mine with a wheel brush  and bilberry wheel cleaner rinsed and then dried. Then i masked the disk and then applied clear lacquer to bring the red back to life then left to dry. You will be really :surprised: Just to finish it all off i Then applied some poorboys wheel sealant and some wax to make it easy to clean off and job done! When it comes round to your next clean just use some diluted bilberry and rinse  Sounds alot but well worth it!  :happy2:

Title: Re: What do you use to clean the red brake calipers?
Post by: matsu on December 14, 2010, 03:28:27 pm

i,m awaiting a delivery from autoperfection for some sealant which will be given a few coats before they are fitted :jumpmove:
anyone heard  from them.... this delivery has been veeeeerrrrrrrryyyy slow!!

matsu