Did anyone tried Meguiars Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier so far?

[cvandenhaute]

Just wondering how it performs?

[pinmagic]

People don't want to believe it, because it's made by ArmorAll, but the ArmorAll Wheel Protectant works great.

[HIPSI]

+1

[mbintx]

Originally Posted by pinmagic

People don't want to believe it, because it's made by ArmorAll, but the ArmorAll Wheel Protectant works great.

+1. It's the ONLY ArmorAll product I recommend.

[AW128i]

I haven't tried the Meguiar's version, but the Armor All product works fantastically!!

[sonicbimmer19]

I specifically use only Meguiar's except soft top products (RaggTopp). But what's wrong with ArmorAll? I probably won't get ArmorAll from now lol.

Does dust barrier product have any effects on the wheel, tire, or paint? Everytime I get a car wash, wheels get dirty after one drive and I might need to start using dust barrier from Meguiar's

[1080eyes]

ArmorAll work great. I treated the drivers side front, and left the passenger alone. After 2 weeks the treated side 60% (a guess) cleaner.

[Red Bread]

I use and love the AA stuff, but my soul would feel better if Meguiars or Chemical Bros would just reverse engineer the stuff and put their name on it. Hell, charge me double!

[smellthebeans]

+1 for armor all wheel protect

I also admit to using regular armor all on my tires

[mzman]

I washed my wheels and applied the Meguiar's BDB to the passenger side and will compare results and take some pictures in two weeks. I was a little apprehensive about it because it smelled and looked a lot like clear spray paint when it was going on...I think next time I apply it I will block off the brake components with some blue tape just for some extra comfort...

[cvandenhaute]

Originally Posted by mzman

I washed my wheels and applied the Meguiar's BDB to the passenger side and will compare results and take some pictures in two weeks. I was a little apprehensive about it because it smelled and looked a lot like clear spray paint when it was going on...I think next time I apply it I will block off the brake components with some blue tape just for some extra comfort...

Thanks, I am definitely looking forward to your review!!!

[i128]

if you wash your car on a weekly basis, I don't see the need for wheel protectant against brake dust.

Then again it depends on how much you drive, and also how detailed(designed) your rims are... I would need pretty much 1/2 a can per application on all 4 wheels for it to do a good job.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by i128

if you wash your car on a weekly basis, I don't see the need for wheel protectant against brake dust.

Then again it depends on how much you drive, and also how detailed(designed) your rims are... I would need pretty much 1/2 a can per application on all 4 wheels for it to do a good job.

My wife's 135i rims are dirty the day after I wash it if I don't use the AA stuff. I get about eight full applications per bottle, and during the summer when it never rains, the car's gone as long as six weeks without a wash and the wheels still look clean. If you're using half a can per application, you're putting it on very thick and even with an overnight dry, you must be getting some product sling off. Try using just enough to barely cover the surface, think sealant vs wax application.

[i128]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

My wife's 135i rims are dirty the day after I wash it if I don't use the AA stuff. I get about eight full applications per bottle, and during the summer when it never rains, the car's gone as long as six weeks without a wash and the wheels still look clean. If you're using half a can per application, you're putting it on very thick and even with an overnight dry, you must be getting some product sling off. Try using just enough to barely cover the surface, think sealant vs wax application.

During the summer months, (i have winter alloys at this point in the year)
when I did use the AA product i found it to be a gimmick more than anything else. I'll admit I exaggerated a little, I didn't use that much when I did test run the product. But once again, I wash my car often enough that I don't need the added protection. Also given the detail in my OEM wheel (style 263) design it requires more of the product than a standard 5 spoke.

Take wheel cleaner for example, If you wash your wheels regularly the brake dust and road grime will not "bake-on", hence no need for harsh chemicals to get them clean again.

[BrokenVert]

I use a product called RimWax on my wheels. I coated them once and the coating worked all summer. Just take a hose to them and everything washed off.


Very handy feature on my 12 spoke wheels

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by i128

Take wheel cleaner for example, If you wash your wheels regularly the brake dust and road grime will not "bake-on", hence no need for harsh chemicals to get them clean again.

I clay and seal my wheels, I've never found a reason to use wheel cleaner on anything but a neglected car.

I'm starting to think that your 128i pads might be less dusty than what the 135i has if you didn't see the value of the AA stuff.

[i128]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

I clay and seal my wheels, I've never found a reason to use wheel cleaner on anything but a neglected car.

I'm starting to think that your 128i pads might be less dusty than what the 135i has if you didn't see the value of the AA stuff.

I've never really compared brake dust discharge between the two models, so I wouldn't know ....Either way I love keeping my car\wheels clean, I just wash it more often.

Bottom line; I don't like gimmicks, I'm my opinion AA is a gimmick.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by i128

I'm my opinion AA is a gimmick.

Fair enough, in my experience, even if I'm washing weekly, it's not. In fact, it's probably one of the few products I've tried in the last decade that really impressed me.

[BlackBMiLuc]

Does anyone know of any effective way to really get it off? I tried the rubbing alcohol recommendation the instructions label made.

Long story short, I applied it incorrectly not letting my wheels fully dry before spraying and now therefore I have a waxy looking film on my wheels.

Wish I just stuck with my old usual methods of washing and waxing with what I know best. I try to stay away from the fairly new innovative products as letting this sort of thing happen would be of course with me until I actually had some prior good knowledge on how to use it! Lol.

[VMRWheels]

I normally use 'wheelwax' brand wheel cleaner/sealant. Does a great job of keeping your wheels cleaner for longer.