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Kris · 09-08-2008, 04:40 PM

Does anyone know where to get a decent set of wheel brushes to clean these bastard wheels?

Also some kind of decent gel or cleaner that requires mininimal effort? I've used P21S and its junk on these wheels..

Thanks peps!

neteagle · 09-08-2008, 05:32 PM

I use P21S and it works great!!! But it does not work by itself...you can't spray it on and wash it off. I got a really nice microfiber wheel brush from AutoZone (purple, big), and it works like a champ...perfect thickness to get in between the caliper and the wheel so it cleans both at the same time...

P21S is gentle enough to not peel wax protection off of wheels if you have it waxed...great stuff.

harpoon · 09-08-2008, 05:42 PM

I cleaned my wheels on the weekend with meguiars non-acidic wheel cleaner. Still a pain though. But I put some wheel wax on after I'd cleaned them so hopefully next time will be an easier job.

Meguiars hot rims is very good but it is acidic. I used it on my 350z wheels for 4 years without any ill effects so I think I'll be going back to that.

Kris · 09-08-2008, 05:49 PM

Hmmm.... The Meguiars I heard was a bit dodgy (the acidic stuf) I'm not game enough to try that.

Maybe its best I change brake pads, I'm sick to death of cleaning dust.

Jase · 09-08-2008, 06:04 PM

Hey Kris I Know Endless has released a low dust brake pad for our 135's. My friend who is the distrubutor for Endless in QLD rang to let me know.

amk2912 · 09-08-2008, 06:18 PM

Once you've cleaned your wheels give them a good dose of Armor All Wheel Protectant. I find it makes cleaning them the next time a lot easier with the high pressure blaster.

Kris · 09-08-2008, 06:26 PM

Jase, really??? Who can I call? I want to get my pads changed ASAP! Thanks amk, ill keep that in mind

Zuzu · 09-08-2008, 06:54 PM

Kris..I dont find my wheels hard to clean at all..

They still get very dirty but cleaning is just a wipe with a cloth or wash with a soapy sponge.

I gave them a wax when new.

In the past on previous beemers I have changed the pads to dustless but found the braking wasnt as good as the BMW pads..

Kris · 09-08-2008, 07:28 PM

Yeah, they are easy to clean but I clean them 10x per day. Will call Endless

WAY · 09-08-2008, 07:29 PM

Jase, has Endless released any track pads??? Can you ask your mate? Pretty please?

jksgoh · 09-08-2008, 07:34 PM

i find the easiest tool to clean a wheel with are those hand mits for washing cars. i just get a cheap cotton one and you can get into all the little crevices, assuming you dont have giant hands!
i tried using a silicon spray to cover the wheels (while covering the brakes) and it seems to have held up pretty well.

Yep 135 · 09-08-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jase

Hey Kris I Know Endless has released a low dust brake pad for our 135's. My friend who is the distrubutor for Endless in QLD rang to let me know.

I'll be in that. The wheel 'thankless job' of cleaning is giving me the shits! How do I get some of these?

Kris · 09-08-2008, 07:46 PM

Does silicon spray work? I use that for tyre dressing also...

jksgoh · 09-08-2008, 09:08 PM

seem to work for me, in that it was just a simple wipe the next time dirt collected. i just got an old cloth to cover up the calipers and disc as i wasnt too sure what it would do to it. give it a shot and see how it goes.

Kris · 09-08-2008, 09:16 PM

Thanks

Kris · 09-08-2008, 10:12 PM

Update from Centrax Auto

We have a compound called Concept A which is designed for EURO cars

They are low in dust and soft compound which is gentle to disc rotor.

Price per set is $350/set of front or rear

We will have them in stock in 2 weeks time.

Because they are only new to our product line up

Alpine* · 09-09-2008, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kris

Update from Centrax Auto

... They are low in dust and soft compound which is gentle to disc rotor.

Dumb question but how can they be low in dust AND be soft!?

Where does all the used stuff go?

Yep 135 · 09-09-2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Dumb question but how can they be low in dust AND be soft!?

Where does all the used stuff go?

Silver dust mate, murder on black wheels.

Alpine* · 09-09-2008, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Yep 135

Silver dust mate, murder on black wheels.

Yeh my bad! didn't think of that. I knew I should have done my HSC... 27 years ago hehehehe

Yep 135 · 09-09-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Yeh my bad! didn't think of that. I knew I should have done my HSC... 27 years ago hehehehe

I did mine thats how i know! Ha Ha.
No seriously you might find that the particles that are produced are bigger and dont stick or get attracted to the wheels.

Kris · 09-09-2008, 05:48 AM

They have the pads in two weeks $350 might order some...

Jase · 09-09-2008, 05:58 PM

Sorry Kris you beat me to the punch.. I was just about to call Steve then ( glad I read the whole thread first).

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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Detailing... Does anyone know where to get a decent set of wheel brushes to clean these bastard wheels? Also some kind of decent gel or cleaner that requires mininimal effort? I've used P21S and its junk on these wheels.. Thanks peps!
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neteagle Private First Class 1 Rep 149 Posts Drives: MBM 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The ATL iTrader: (0)	I use P21S and it works great!!! But it does not work by itself...you can't spray it on and wash it off. I got a really nice microfiber wheel brush from AutoZone (purple, big), and it works like a champ...perfect thickness to get in between the caliper and the wheel so it cleans both at the same time... P21S is gentle enough to not peel wax protection off of wheels if you have it waxed...great stuff. __________________ NetEagle '11 335i Le Mans Blue, Saddle, Dark Glacier, Manual, M-Sport, Premium, CA, Harman Kardon, Heated Seats, iPod, High Beam assist, 35% tint, Stone-X, BMW Performance Exhaust, Shadow Grill, CF competition spoiler
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harpoon Lieutenant 12 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	I cleaned my wheels on the weekend with meguiars non-acidic wheel cleaner. Still a pain though. But I put some wheel wax on after I'd cleaned them so hopefully next time will be an easier job. Meguiars hot rims is very good but it is acidic. I used it on my 350z wheels for 4 years without any ill effects so I think I'll be going back to that. __________________ E92 M3
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Hmmm.... The Meguiars I heard was a bit dodgy (the acidic stuf) I'm not game enough to try that. Maybe its best I change brake pads, I'm sick to death of cleaning dust.
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Jase Private 1 Rep 86 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Hey Kris I Know Endless has released a low dust brake pad for our 135's. My friend who is the distrubutor for Endless in QLD rang to let me know.
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amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Once you've cleaned your wheels give them a good dose of Armor All Wheel Protectant. I find it makes cleaning them the next time a lot easier with the high pressure blaster. __________________ 2012 BMW F10 520d M-Sport 2010 BMW E70 X5 xdrive40d
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Jase, really??? Who can I call? I want to get my pads changed ASAP! Thanks amk, ill keep that in mind
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Kris..I dont find my wheels hard to clean at all.. They still get very dirty but cleaning is just a wipe with a cloth or wash with a soapy sponge. I gave them a wax when new. In the past on previous beemers I have changed the pads to dustless but found the braking wasnt as good as the BMW pads..
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, they are easy to clean but I clean them 10x per day. Will call Endless
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Jase, has Endless released any track pads??? Can you ask your mate? Pretty please?
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jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	i find the easiest tool to clean a wheel with are those hand mits for washing cars. i just get a cheap cotton one and you can get into all the little crevices, assuming you dont have giant hands! i tried using a silicon spray to cover the wheels (while covering the brakes) and it seems to have held up pretty well.
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Does silicon spray work? I use that for tyre dressing also...
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Update from Centrax Auto We have a compound called Concept A which is designed for EURO cars They are low in dust and soft compound which is gentle to disc rotor. Price per set is $350/set of front or rear We will have them in stock in 2 weeks time. Because they are only new to our product line up
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