Cleaning those alloys
04-17-2005 | 10:40 AM
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My Ride: Due in May 2005 - 535d sport, Silver Grey, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood, Xenons, Adaptive Headlights, High Gloss Shadow Line, 6 CD Changer, M Rear Spoiler
The various pics posted all show alloys looking superb.
For cleaning I've tried 'Wonder Wheels' before and it's ok, but wondered what you guys use to keep yours looking so good?
For cleaning I've tried 'Wonder Wheels' before and it's ok, but wondered what you guys use to keep yours looking so good?
04-17-2005 | 07:09 PM
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A big, soft, sponge... and lots of soapy water.
04-17-2005 | 08:32 PM
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My Ride: 2008 M5 -- Exterior: Silverstone, Interior: Black. Fully Loaded. That just about sums it up! :-)
P21s Gel works great. It's not acidic and removes the brake dust crud quite nicely.
04-17-2005 | 09:02 PM
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Hey Guys
Before I installed my new M-tech kit, my stock 520i front bumper had the air duct to the brakes blocked out. My wheels were really clean and stayed clean thru out. Now with the new front bumper (air duct open), the wheels are starting to accumulate dust more often.
I think if u dont mind closing the two air ducts, it may help reduce brake dust build up. Just my observation.
Bunbun.
Before I installed my new M-tech kit, my stock 520i front bumper had the air duct to the brakes blocked out. My wheels were really clean and stayed clean thru out. Now with the new front bumper (air duct open), the wheels are starting to accumulate dust more often.
I think if u dont mind closing the two air ducts, it may help reduce brake dust build up. Just my observation.
Bunbun.
04-18-2005 | 03:23 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
Also cuts down on brake cooling.... but on a street car, I don't think it's that important.
Race track, that's a different story.
Race track, that's a different story.
04-18-2005 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by kigerka' date='Apr 17 2005, 10:58 PM
Never Dull!!? Brings out a great shine and afterwards you just spray the dirt off with water.
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Works great!