Best protection against brake dust
08-28-2011, 09:17 AM
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The members in a zhp (e36 with performance package) site highly recommended this: PoorBoys' wheel sealant
To quote one of them: ..."Don't just clean wheels, PREVENT future brake dust, also! during my last (and only so far) detail, I had the guy clean the wheels (he used Sonax) and gave him a jar of PoorBoys' wheel sealant that I had and asked him to put it on AFTER he got the wheels clean...
It has been about 4k miles since then, and i took a look at the wheels while i was quick detailing the exterior of the car:
One thing I noticed - since using the Sonax and putting PoorBoys' wheel sealant on, a lot LESS brake dust is on the wheels, compared to before, and just wiped off REALLY easy with just a wet rag/quick detailer! Not baked on like before so yeah, if you clean wheels, PROTECT that clean finish with some type of wax/sealant, and PREVENT future brake dust from sticking. "
Based on their feedback (that board is a close knit and genuine one; I trust their opinions), I purchased it last week but yet to try them.
To quote one of them: ..."Don't just clean wheels, PREVENT future brake dust, also! during my last (and only so far) detail, I had the guy clean the wheels (he used Sonax) and gave him a jar of PoorBoys' wheel sealant that I had and asked him to put it on AFTER he got the wheels clean...
It has been about 4k miles since then, and i took a look at the wheels while i was quick detailing the exterior of the car:
One thing I noticed - since using the Sonax and putting PoorBoys' wheel sealant on, a lot LESS brake dust is on the wheels, compared to before, and just wiped off REALLY easy with just a wet rag/quick detailer! Not baked on like before so yeah, if you clean wheels, PROTECT that clean finish with some type of wax/sealant, and PREVENT future brake dust from sticking. "
Based on their feedback (that board is a close knit and genuine one; I trust their opinions), I purchased it last week but yet to try them.
08-28-2011, 01:39 PM
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I've had excellent results on my 124"s with Armour All Wheel Protectant. NO HAZE, it goes on wet and dries. Be sure wheel is well cleaned and DRY before applying, then make sure the wheel protectant dries before driving.
Do not wipe it; be careful not to wipe after it dries. It checked my tire pressure after applying and had knuckle marks as the only place with brake dust after driving.
Do not wipe it; be careful not to wipe after it dries. It checked my tire pressure after applying and had knuckle marks as the only place with brake dust after driving.
08-28-2011, 06:12 PM
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I've had excellent results on my 124"s with Armour All Wheel Protectant. NO HAZE, it goes on wet and dries. Be sure wheel is well cleaned and DRY before applying, then make sure the wheel protectant dries before driving.
Do not wipe it; be careful not to wipe after it dries. It checked my tire pressure after applying and had knuckle marks as the only place with brake dust after driving.
Do not wipe it; be careful not to wipe after it dries. It checked my tire pressure after applying and had knuckle marks as the only place with brake dust after driving.
08-30-2011, 05:30 PM
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I'm taking delivery of some brand new rims and want to treat them with something to protect them against brake dust pitting. What do you guys use? Also, how often do you treat them? Will just frequent washing be enough?
My son gave me something called Eagle One Keep Clean Wheel spray for Christmas last year that I used on my current rims, but I'm not impressed, so I'm looking for some other recommendations.
My son gave me something called Eagle One Keep Clean Wheel spray for Christmas last year that I used on my current rims, but I'm not impressed, so I'm looking for some other recommendations.
I literally have to clean them each day of use, if not the wheels are just covered in black dust, VERY irritating, 
as it was suggested I'm just waiting for them to wear our so that I can install some ceramics and solve the problem.
09-01-2011, 07:36 AM
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