07-11-2014, 05:59 AM | #23 |
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Getting Opti-coat on the car and rims so should make it much easier to deal w the brake dust now. Pick the car up tomorrow so we'll see
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07-29-2014, 03:05 AM | #24 |
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I have chemical guys wheel guard on my wheels. It doesn't help prevent the brake dust but it helps some of it rinse off. IMHO wheel cleaners in general are un-necessary. I just use some Meguair's Gold with grit guard and clean the wheels with a MF brush. I find Mg Gold to be strong enough to clean the wheels as a result I only use that stuff on wheels. I do however, wash the car once a week.
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08-19-2014, 11:33 PM | #25 |
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Kind of off topic here, but is anyone else having the problem of brake dust getting on the paint of their car? I have black powder on the front doors and rear bumper of my car, right next to the wheels. I don't even brake that hard!
It's also odd how only the 3/4 series has bad brake dust. My mom has the 640i GC and my dad has a 535i and they both have minimal to almost no brake dust. They can go for months without cleaning their rims. Weird |
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08-21-2014, 11:10 AM | #27 |
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This is week #2 of ownership of my 435i with M brakes and wheels and the dust is not only on the rims but on the underside of the M sport side sill, the white car is probably not helping. This is my 3rd BMW and I have never seen anything like this. My wife drives a White 528i and nothing like this. I wonder if once the brakes settle in that the dust will lessen.
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08-22-2014, 12:12 PM | #30 |
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I know it's not what people want to hear, but if you have the m sport brakes just swap your pads. I did porterfield r4s and couldn't be happier. The dust is reduced drastically and stopping power is more linear. It was the easiest pad install I have ever done too. Check the suspension forum for the aftermarket pad thread for more details.
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09-27-2014, 04:00 PM | #33 |
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A great cost effective product is Meguairs APC D101. Dilute 3:1 and use to clean wheels. Safe and effective. Plus you can get a gallon of this stuff, and after the dilution will last for many wheel washes.
Then apply a good sealant of your choice (Opti-seal, etc). Makes cleaning dust a lot less painful. Quick spray, wash then rinse.. I have a set of winter and summer wheels. So part of my routine is to prep each set of wheels prior to each season. |
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10-18-2014, 07:10 AM | #34 |
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I use Chemical Guys Jet Seal on the Body of my Car with great results!! so I also put it on the Rims, and now the Brake dust Does not Accumulate much at all, and seems to slide off!
I am also sure you could use a good wax on them as well with even better results!
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I believe in MY10 BMW first switched to low dust pads for NA 3 series. Most other series use low dust pads too, except the sporty models, such as M cars...
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