A Guide to Cleaning Brake Dust

Keeping your customers’ tires and wheels looking great requires cleaning brake dust as part of the car wash process. Brake dust is a by-product that is created from stopping. As the brake pads press against the rotor, the friction creates dust, which accumulates on the tires and wheels. 

Brake dust is corrosive and can damage wheels if not cleaned regularly. So, educating your customers about brake dust and encouraging them to have their wheels and tires detailed every week at your car wash is a good idea.

You can also use brake dust cleaning as an add-on service to your wash packages to boost your revenues. Whether you offer it as a stand-alone service or an add-on, knowing the proper way of cleaning brake dust from rims and tires is essential to ensure they are as clean as your customers want.

What Is Needed for Brake Dust Cleaning?

You will need the following supplies for cleaning brake dust from rims and wheels:

• Wheel and Tire Cleaner

• Soft-Bristled Brushes

• Microfiber Towels

• Car Wax

• Tire Foam

• Rubber Gloves

• Safety Glasses

• Face Mask

Steps for Cleaning Brake Dust 

Cleaning brake dust is not difficult or time-consuming. The process is quite simple when you follow these steps:

• Wear protective gear

• Wet the tires and wheels

• Clean the wheels

• Scrub off the dirt

• Rinse off the cleaner

• Dry the surface

• Apply wax to the wheel

• Buff off the wax

• Apply tire foam

If the vehicle has already been through your car wash and the wheels and tires are still wet, you can skip wetting them down and start cleaning them instead. For more detailed instructions, please refer to the following infographic. 

Brake Dust Cleaning Supplies at Wholesale Prices

It is easy to find brake dust cleaning supplies, including wheel cleaner and brushes, at wholesale prices at Superior Car Wash Supply. Shop online or call us at 800-554-9274 today.