Removing brake residue from non-machined rims?

ive got some non-machined deep v's that have been used with brakes - want to get the black residue from the brake off....anyone got any thoughts? i've tried meths, white spirit and lighter fluid.....maybe i just need elbow grease and more htfu??!

Pledge furniture polish.

Pledge is full of lubricants such as beeswax is it not?

ive got some non-machined deep v's that have been used with brakes - want to get the black residue from the brake off....anyone got any thoughts? i've tried meths, white spirit and lighter fluid.....maybe i just need elbow grease and more htfu??!

try nail varnish remover and a sponge with a rough scouring side.

sandpaper.

the really fine gray stuff.

yeah grade 1000 or so

the really fine gray stuff.

wet and dry?

Pledge is full of lubricants such as beeswax is it not?

It is. Clean with meths afterwards :)

Bisto.

Try lighter fluid or white spirit on a cloth, remember to wipe it clean as you don't want to look lighter Hellrider when the friction ignites the fluid ;o))

I was going to try using Carb Cleaner from Halfords to clean up my wheels. Don't get it on your skin, it will turn it grey and you'll grow a bunch of cancers.

just had another go.... dont have any fine w&d so tried t-cut....seems to be the best thing so far.....

auto glym insect and tar remover works all the time every time
i swear by it, try it on white tyres too...

I was going to try using Carb Cleaner from Halfords to clean up my wheels. Don't get it on your skin, it will turn it grey and you'll grow a bunch of cancers.

good call ... this stuff dissolved it instantly....prob destroys everything else it touches as well by the smell of it!