Brake dust. My wheels are choking!
12-25-2005, 11:05 PM
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New Friends in the BMW world,
Just traded in my 2001 M3 on a 2004 545i sport package with 18 in wheels. The problem of break dust in much greater on the 545 compared to the M3. I am new to this problem. I nevered worrriend about it on the old "suburban" prior to the M3. What can be done???
Just traded in my 2001 M3 on a 2004 545i sport package with 18 in wheels. The problem of break dust in much greater on the 545 compared to the M3. I am new to this problem. I nevered worrriend about it on the old "suburban" prior to the M3. What can be done???
12-25-2005, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jlnetter' post='215627' date='Dec 26 2005, 12:05 AM
New Friends in the BMW world,
Just traded in my 2001 M3 on a 2004 545i sport package with 18 in wheels. The problem of break dust in much greater on the 545 compared to the M3. I am new to this problem. I nevered worrriend about it on the old "suburban" prior to the M3. What can be done???
Just traded in my 2001 M3 on a 2004 545i sport package with 18 in wheels. The problem of break dust in much greater on the 545 compared to the M3. I am new to this problem. I nevered worrriend about it on the old "suburban" prior to the M3. What can be done???
12-26-2005, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jlnetter' post='215627' date='Dec 26 2005, 03:05 AM
New Friends in the BMW world,
Just traded in my 2001 M3 on a 2004 545i sport package with 18 in wheels. The problem of break dust in much greater on the 545 compared to the M3. I am new to this problem. I nevered worrriend about it on the old "suburban" prior to the M3. What can be done???
Just traded in my 2001 M3 on a 2004 545i sport package with 18 in wheels. The problem of break dust in much greater on the 545 compared to the M3. I am new to this problem. I nevered worrriend about it on the old "suburban" prior to the M3. What can be done???
12-26-2005, 07:16 AM
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I use a California mini duster. You can also apply RejeX, which will lessen the amount of brake dust that sticks.
12-26-2005, 09:13 AM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
Welcome to the Big Boys club. 
First, you might want to be sure that you have OEM pads in there (good for at least 35K miles). And don't forget that you are getting iron there too...those discs are made to sacrifice themselves a bit too. That's why when replacement time comes we get BIG bills for whole assembly. (At least that was the case with my 540iS E39).
Otherwise, I have received, but have not applied due to weather, a wheel wax from Bavarian Auto Sports that allegedly makes clean up easier because of the slipperyness it imparts on the wheels. Don't know though, and further, wonder if the carwash detergeants used on wheels won't strip that wax off anyway...
So, you may want to try BavAutosports. http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp look under detailing>wheels.
Don't fret about it though.
Ray Hull
First, you might want to be sure that you have OEM pads in there (good for at least 35K miles). And don't forget that you are getting iron there too...those discs are made to sacrifice themselves a bit too. That's why when replacement time comes we get BIG bills for whole assembly. (At least that was the case with my 540iS E39).
Otherwise, I have received, but have not applied due to weather, a wheel wax from Bavarian Auto Sports that allegedly makes clean up easier because of the slipperyness it imparts on the wheels. Don't know though, and further, wonder if the carwash detergeants used on wheels won't strip that wax off anyway...
So, you may want to try BavAutosports. http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp look under detailing>wheels.
Don't fret about it though.
Ray Hull
12-26-2005, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='215693' date='Dec 26 2005, 10:13 AM
Otherwise, I have received, but have not applied due to weather, a wheel wax from Bavarian Auto Sports that allegedly makes clean up easier because of the slipperyness it imparts on the wheels. Don't know though, and further, wonder if the carwash detergeants used on wheels won't strip that wax off anyway...
So, you may want to try BavAutosports. http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp look under detailing>wheels.
So, you may want to try BavAutosports. http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp look under detailing>wheels.
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html
12-26-2005, 03:33 PM
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Thanks to all of you!!!! You guys are really great. I am going to get some rejex and a big bath towel!!
If any of you come through Nashville let me know and I will buy you coffee.
Jim Netterville
Do different wheel make a difference. I guess with less spokes (price goes up) they are easier to cleam. At least with the stock wheels on the 545i sport package, which are more open, they are eaier to clean. The 18' wheel on my M3 where a bear to clean, I kept taking the skin off of my nuckles.
Thanks!!!
If any of you come through Nashville let me know and I will buy you coffee.
Jim Netterville
Do different wheel make a difference. I guess with less spokes (price goes up) they are easier to cleam. At least with the stock wheels on the 545i sport package, which are more open, they are eaier to clean. The 18' wheel on my M3 where a bear to clean, I kept taking the skin off of my nuckles.
Thanks!!!
12-26-2005, 05:03 PM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
Otherwise, I have received, but have not applied due to weather, a wheel wax from Bavarian Auto Sports that allegedly makes clean up easier because of the slipperyness it imparts on the wheels. Don't know though, and further, wonder if the carwash detergeants used on wheels won't strip that wax off anyway...
So, you may want to try BavAutosports. http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp look under detailing>wheels.
So, you may want to try BavAutosports. http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp look under detailing>wheels.
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html
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At those prices, it ought to check the tire pressure too.
Thx, I'll try mine in the spring when things aren't so hot.
Ray Hull
12-26-2005, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jlnetter' post='215750' date='Dec 26 2005, 07:33 PM
Thanks to all of you!!!! You guys are really great. I am going to get some rejex and a big bath towel!!
If any of you come through Nashville let me know and I will buy you coffee.
Jim Netterville
Do different wheel make a difference. I guess with less spokes (price goes up) they are easier to cleam. At least with the stock wheels on the 545i sport package, which are more open, they are eaier to clean. The 18' wheel on my M3 where a bear to clean, I kept taking the skin off of my nuckles.
Thanks!!!
If any of you come through Nashville let me know and I will buy you coffee.
Jim Netterville
Do different wheel make a difference. I guess with less spokes (price goes up) they are easier to cleam. At least with the stock wheels on the 545i sport package, which are more open, they are eaier to clean. The 18' wheel on my M3 where a bear to clean, I kept taking the skin off of my nuckles.
Thanks!!!
12-26-2005, 06:13 PM
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I use the Klasse twins on my rims. First Klasse AIO as a cleaner, then several coats at least a day apart of Klasse Sealant Glaze. Then I just clean the rims every time I wash the car with the same car wash solution. My previous car was an e46 M3 - I had both the stock 18" rims and the competition series 19" rims. I do not find the rims on my 550i Sport to be any more difficult. And yes you could use a quick detailer to touch up the rims more frequently. I like Mequiar's Final Inspection, and use the Costco yellow microfiber towels. I think the key is to clean the rims frequently. Leaving the brake dust on can damage the clear coat on the rims, as can harsh cleaners.
