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06-16-2007, 05:55 PM | #1 |
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Brake dust
Does the amount of brake dust taper off a bit as time goes by?
Anyone have any tricks for keeping it to a minimum? I'm considering applying some acrylic sealant, but I'd love to hear that it gets better with time. The car is sparkling, but even a short errand run coats the rims in nasty dust.
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06-16-2007, 05:57 PM | #2 |
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I know what you mean...but it's all about daily rim cleaning. I haven't found another way.
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06-16-2007, 06:15 PM | #5 |
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Daily rim job.....got it
I use P21S wheel cleaner which requires a "sharp jet" of water. This would basically necessitate washing the entire car if I'm going to regularly clean the wheels. I think the P21S is great, but something more tidy would help if the rims are going to require this much maintenance. Suggestions?
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06-16-2007, 06:19 PM | #6 |
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MEGUIARS!!!
I use the quick wheel detailer...used to use wheel wipes...but they were a lil too messy.
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06-16-2007, 06:30 PM | #8 |
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Best way to totally avoid brake dust is to stop using your go slow pedal
There are a few logistical side issues that may crop up using this technique however....
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06-16-2007, 09:45 PM | #10 |
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I guess for short trips, one could always use the handbrake for slowing down.
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06-16-2007, 09:52 PM | #11 |
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Yes...cuz the handbrake has no link to your brake pads...
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06-16-2007, 10:13 PM | #12 |
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But you will cut your brake dust problem in half with the handbrake variant because you will only besmirch your rear wheels.
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06-16-2007, 10:56 PM | #13 |
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06-17-2007, 12:31 AM | #15 |
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^^^ You could not have said it any better...
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06-17-2007, 09:00 AM | #16 |
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That's gotta end up in someone's signature.
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There is fundamentally something wrong here....Wasn't the clear answer to keeping the wheels clean wax on, wax off?
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06-17-2007, 03:06 PM | #18 |
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Yeah...but waxing your wheels is pain in the ass. First step alone (take wheels off of car) is enough to stop me from going that route.
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To uhhhh...get around the brakes? What's the point of just waxing the spokes?
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06-17-2007, 08:26 PM | #22 |
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Uhhh...get a flash light, walk to your car and look between the rim and the rotor. Tell me that isn't BLACK.
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