Brake Dust / Wheel Polish

ExREX · 04-19-2010, 10:23 PM

Hi All

Is there any type of wheel polish you can use to protect against brake dust sticking or make it come off easier? I remember seeing an add somewhere but not sure if this stuff works. At the moment i just use the Meguiars wheel cleaner

Thanks

Greg

hayespn · 04-19-2010, 11:33 PM

The topic has been covered a number of times in detail. So the short answer is ArmorAll Wheel Protectant works a treat andonly costs about $10 per can. I find the can lasts about 4 washes and protects against dust very, very effectively.

Rowdy135 · 04-19-2010, 11:37 PM

A few months ago Taymaishu recommended and spoke very highly about a ArmorAll product called "Wheel Protectant" for repelling brake/road dust and grime. I figured what have I got to loose, so I went out and bought a can to try it.

Wow it works fantastic, so I have purchased another 2 cans since then and apply it straight after I wash and dry the car. Thanks to Taymaishu.

Taymaishu · 04-20-2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rowdy135

A few months ago Taymaishu recommended and spoke very highly about a ArmorAll product called "Wheel Protectant" for repelling brake/road dust and grime. I figured what have I got to loose, so I went out and bought a can to try it.

Wow it works fantastic, so I have purchased another 2 cans since then and apply it straight after I wash and dry the car. Thanks to Taymaishu.

Gah, someone always beats me to the punch now!

But great to hear it's working. I gave the car a going-over 3 weeks ago and applied the ArmorAll Wheel Protectant after it was all dry. Wheels still look new!

EDIT: A direct link to that post for the OP: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=armorall

SimonB · 04-20-2010, 04:59 AM

At the risk of blowing my own trumpet, looks like the same old questions keep coming up:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=armorall

Simon....

alik01 · 04-20-2010, 06:05 AM

Thanks to Alex, my wheels are more or less brake dust free! Thing works a wonder and i go through a can every 2 or so washes, worth every penny!

I also use SwissVax AutoBahn wheel wax as well, just to keep a wet look shine and protect the wheels.

CT135 · 04-20-2010, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

At the risk of blowing my own trumpet, looks like the same old questions keep coming up:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=armorall

Simon....

I remember your post was first Simon

and i've been using it ever since. magic stuff.

x5mad · 04-20-2010, 06:27 AM

I went through a labourious process but was well worth it.

Washed, clay bar, Swiss vax cleaner fluid, and finally swissvax concorso. Although may sound a bit extreme/expensive I find that all I need to do is a simple wash once weekly and EVERYTHING comes off. Not a mark remains on the wheels and it's been like that for at least 6 months. It is only due for another application now. So although the wheels still get dirty when I wash them they are like brand new again with little effort.

Trexx · 04-20-2010, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExREX

Hi All

Is there any type of wheel polish you can use to protect against brake dust sticking or make it come off easier? I remember seeing an add somewhere but not sure if this stuff works. At the moment i just use the Meguiars wheel cleaner

Thanks

Greg

Hi Greg. Saw u post this on cracker. Happy to see another exrex owner!
Trev

Trexx · 04-20-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x5mad

I went through a labourious process but was well worth it.

Washed, clay bar, Swiss vax cleaner fluid, and finally swissvax concorso. Although may sound a bit extreme/expensive I find that all I need to do is a simple wash once weekly and EVERYTHING comes off. Not a mark remains on the wheels and it's been like that for at least 6 months. It is only due for another application now. So although the wheels still get dirty when I wash them they are like brand new again with little effort.

Never thought to try clay bar on wheels!!! Good call. Will try this weekend!!!

oz125 · 04-20-2010, 06:01 PM

but if your rims are clean, you don't have an excuse to wash the car again.

thanks for the tip ladies, looks like a trip to supercheap is needed.

adrian@vishnu · 04-20-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Trexx

Hi Greg. Saw u post this on cracker. Happy to see another exrex owner!
Trev

How many other cracker members are there here?

I am not ex-rex as such, as I still have one... but I am on cracker!!

-- Adrian

Trexx · 04-20-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by adrian@vishnu

How many other cracker members are there here?

I am not ex-rex as such, as I still have one... but I am on cracker!!

-- Adrian

There will be more if they don't start making decent subies again!
Re wheels... A friend suggested a cleaner pad called Brightshine which comes already with the chemical already soaked in it. Will look into and report back. It's meant to work well for brake dust that has started caking onto the clearcoat on the wheels.
Trev

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ExREX Private First Class 10 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 135i & x3 30d Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Brake Dust / Wheel Polish Hi All Is there any type of wheel polish you can use to protect against brake dust sticking or make it come off easier? I remember seeing an add somewhere but not sure if this stuff works. At the moment i just use the Meguiars wheel cleaner Thanks Greg
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hayespn n00b 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 08 135i Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1)	The topic has been covered a number of times in detail. So the short answer is ArmorAll Wheel Protectant works a treat andonly costs about $10 per can. I find the can lasts about 4 washes and protects against dust very, very effectively. __________________ ______________________ Drives: 135i auto, Cashmere silver, Comfort Access, Professional Nav with iDrive, HiFi Professional with Logic 7, Front and Rear PDC, Adaptive Headlights, Mirror Package, Sunroof, Stocker.
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Rowdy135 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: '09 135i Coupe E82 SGM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	A few months ago Taymaishu recommended and spoke very highly about a ArmorAll product called "Wheel Protectant" for repelling brake/road dust and grime. I figured what have I got to loose, so I went out and bought a can to try it. Wow it works fantastic, so I have purchased another 2 cans since then and apply it straight after I wash and dry the car. Thanks to Taymaishu. __________________ Driving - 2009 135i Coupe (Space Grey/Coral Red) 6MT; Sunroof; Front PDC
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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks to Alex, my wheels are more or less brake dust free! Thing works a wonder and i go through a can every 2 or so washes, worth every penny! I also use SwissVax AutoBahn wheel wax as well, just to keep a wet look shine and protect the wheels.
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x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	I went through a labourious process but was well worth it. Washed, clay bar, Swiss vax cleaner fluid, and finally swissvax concorso. Although may sound a bit extreme/expensive I find that all I need to do is a simple wash once weekly and EVERYTHING comes off. Not a mark remains on the wheels and it's been like that for at least 6 months. It is only due for another application now. So although the wheels still get dirty when I wash them they are like brand new again with little effort.
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oz125 Private First Class 2 Rep 118 Posts Drives: AW 125M sport convertible Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: down under iTrader: (0)	but if your rims are clean, you don't have an excuse to wash the car again. thanks for the tip ladies, looks like a trip to supercheap is needed. __________________ what signiture?
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