Best option to make brake dust simple to clean?

34dean · 08-15-2018, 11:01 AM

Hi all,
I am looking to proactively treat my wheels with something to keep brake dust maintenance to a minimum. Is putting a couple of coats of wax on them a good idea or is there something else I should do?

Thank you from a total Newb.

Blubaron79 · 08-15-2018, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 34dean

Hi all,
I am looking to proactively treat my wheels with something to keep brake dust maintenance to a minimum. Is putting a couple of coats of wax on them a good idea or is there something else I should do?

Thank you from a total Newb.

Use Armor All Outlast. You spray it on every time after washing your car. It repels brake dust like magic.

Elliott19864 · 08-15-2018, 12:26 PM

Gtechniq c5 have a Google for this.

Had it on my E90 and was still holding strong 12 months on.

Have yet to apply it to my F30 as I am having the wheels refurbished.

louielouie · 08-15-2018, 03:16 PM

High temperature ceramic coating like Gyeon Rim

John in VA · 08-15-2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

Use Armor All Outlast. You spray it on every time after washing your car. It repels brake dust like magic.

He's referring to Outlast Brake Dust Repellent - one of the few decent Armor All products.
A sealant application will last longer than any wax on the wheels.

wdeerfield · 08-16-2018, 09:11 AM

akebono euro brake pads and a ceramic coating on the wheels.

fox88 · 08-30-2018, 06:33 AM

Wax will melt off wheels quickly from heat. You'll never even know you did it.

Mckee's 37 wheel coating, is your best bet. Spray, wipe, buff, done.

mlev · 08-30-2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

Use Armor All Outlast. You spray it on every time after washing your car. It repels brake dust like magic.

Heads up for anyone reading this - I bought this stuff recently and it does not seem to work well on black rims. I have 437M OEM wheels and this stuff left all kinds of ugly white marks and residue unfortunately. I'm sure it's much better on all chrome.

Blubaron79 · 08-30-2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mlev

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

Use Armor All Outlast. You spray it on every time after washing your car. It repels brake dust like magic.

Heads up for anyone reading this - I bought this stuff recently and it does not seem to work well on black rims. I have 437M OEM wheels and this stuff left all kinds of ugly white marks and residue unfortunately. I'm sure it's much better on all chrome.

Try spraying it a little less liberally and from further away. That will get rid of the white streaks. I have the fetus grey wheels with no issue

louielouie · 08-30-2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

Try spraying it a little less liberally and from further away. That will get rid of the white streaks. I have the fetus grey wheels with no issue

wait wut?

Blubaron79 · 08-30-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by louielouie

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

Try spraying it a little less liberally and from further away. That will get rid of the white streaks. I have the fetus grey wheels with no issue

wait wut?

Whoops. Feric

SteveInfante · 12-11-2018, 08:43 PM

I use CarPro DLUX and it works really well.

IK6SPEED · 12-13-2018, 06:46 PM

Many swear by this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

cfm56d7b · 12-16-2018, 12:33 PM

There are brakes pads that generate less dust. It's the root cause of dust for the lack of a better word. When do you think your car will need new brakes pads?

wdeerfield · 12-20-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

There are brakes pads that generate less dust. It's the root cause of dust for the lack of a better word. When do you think your car will need new brakes pads?

yes. as stated above, akebono euro ceramic pads.

Hammer Werke · 12-20-2018, 02:02 PM

Get dark rims. Embrace the dust.

eleven11 · 12-20-2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

akebono euro brake pads and a ceramic coating on the wheels.

Agreed.

Polo08816 · 12-25-2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer Werke

Get dark rims. Embrace the dust.

+1.

If you track the car, there's no product that is going to keep your wheels clean.

I just recently bought some drill/impact driver wheel whoolies and brushes.

The best I can do is make the job of cleaning them easier and less time consuming. Let the machines do the work.

Orion4 · 12-28-2018, 02:19 PM

I spray on a 50% solution of Simple Green and water. Let sit for 5 mins and power-wash off. Works for me!

SteveInfante · 12-28-2018, 06:10 PM

I use CarPro DLUX and the dust just sprays off. Not my video but you get the idea.

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