Brake Dust
6/6/05, 09:48 AM
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It could be the fact that I've only had the car for 5 days but my wheels are covered in a thick layer of break dust already. Anyone else experience this and does it get better with some age?
6/6/05, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by Stadifer@June 6, 2005, 11:51 AM
It could be the fact that I've only had the car for 5 days but my wheels are covered in a thick layer of break dust already. Anyone else experience this and does it get better with some age?
It could be the fact that I've only had the car for 5 days but my wheels are covered in a thick layer of break dust already. Anyone else experience this and does it get better with some age?
6/6/05, 02:48 PM
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Originally posted by Stadifer@June 6, 2005, 4:15 PM
I kinda thought that would be the deal
So the wheels will get a weekly bath
I kinda thought that would be the deal
So the wheels will get a weekly bath
Thats the spirit!!
6/8/05, 02:48 PM
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Also, how much stop and go traffic are you dealing with. If you are traveling mostly on the Highway then it may be a little less but if its in the city it may be more due to the constant stopping and going.
Like badandy said. It may wear off a little as you drive also.
Like badandy said. It may wear off a little as you drive also.
6/8/05, 03:46 PM
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Well my drive into work (15 miles) is mostly neighborhoods and about 5 stop signs and one stoplight. To my classes I get to play on the highway... So it's about 60/40 in favor of city driving.
6/8/05, 10:37 PM
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Originally posted by Stadifer@June 8, 2005, 1:49 PM
Well my drive into work (15 miles) is mostly neighborhoods and about 5 stop signs and one stoplight. To my classes I get to play on the highway... So it's about 60/40 in favor of city driving.
Well my drive into work (15 miles) is mostly neighborhoods and about 5 stop signs and one stoplight. To my classes I get to play on the highway... So it's about 60/40 in favor of city driving.
Don't worry. My driving is about 70/30 in favor of city and I don't have that problem. I really think it will wear off after a few more miles. Also, when you wash spray into the brakes and this may help. You can get brake dust repellant from your local autoparts store which will help.
6/15/05, 09:57 PM
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I used this turtle wax stuff I saw in the autoparts store- it caught my eye, I had never seen it before. Platinum wheel cleaner I think its called. Did one good wash and the brake dust doesn't seem to stick much anymore. Try a bottle, its only a few bucks
6/23/05, 06:46 PM
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kinda on topic, how the heck do i get all the crud off of a 15 year old wheel? the insides were BLACK! i got some off bith a wash and a scrubdown, but are there any products i should use to completely make my wheels bright and shiny like they were back in '89 or whatever. my wheels look like they came off a beater, but i want them to look like this
mmmmm shiny
thx in advance!
mmmmm shiny
thx in advance!
7/4/05, 12:27 PM
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There are several kits on the market that will clean the brake dust off and the second spray on application helps prevent brake dust from sticking to the rims. Works pretty darn good. After cleaning my rims I apply a coat of wax to them to also aid in keeping the dust from sticking to the rims.Easier to clean the rims after too.
7/5/05, 09:41 AM
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Originally posted by adrenalin@July 4, 2005, 12:30 PM
There are several kits on the market that will clean the brake dust off and the second spray on application helps prevent brake dust from sticking to the rims. Works pretty darn good. After cleaning my rims I apply a coat of wax to them to also aid in keeping the dust from sticking to the rims.Easier to clean the rims after too.
There are several kits on the market that will clean the brake dust off and the second spray on application helps prevent brake dust from sticking to the rims. Works pretty darn good. After cleaning my rims I apply a coat of wax to them to also aid in keeping the dust from sticking to the rims.Easier to clean the rims after too.
7/10/05, 09:00 PM
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Arin to answer youre question, Yes there is something. Go to your local wally world and pick up some Castrol Super Clean in the purple container and some rubber (not latex) gloves. Take your wheels and wet them down and then take a sponge and rub on some CSC. It will cut right through the stuff. BE SURE TO WASH IT OFF THE WHEELS AND YOUR SKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
