07-09-2019, 07:20 PM | #1 |
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How to keep 19" Orbit Grey Wheels Clean?
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I've got a 2015 435i with 19" orbit grey wheels. I can wash the car on saturday and by sunday with limited driving they are covered in grime. I know alot of it is brake dust. I'm wondering if there is a coating similar to rainx for rims to keep them cleaner longer and make them easier to clean.
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07-09-2019, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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I use this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It doesn't stop dust from collecting on the rims but it makes getting the dust off much easier, usually with just a rinse. On the subject of Rain-X, this works much better: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Aquapel...e%2C181&sr=1-2 |
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07-10-2019, 12:02 AM | #3 |
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also an aquapel user on my car, and any other car I've detailed. thumbs up
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07-10-2019, 09:00 PM | #5 |
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When you do the wheels clean them and then let them dry overnight. Apply the Wipe New when you can let the car sit for a few hours minimum to set, and not if there's rain in the day's forecast unless you're garaged. Aquapel takes a lot of elbow grease and paper towels to wipe streak free, but it lasts at least six months, so it's worth the effort.
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08-05-2019, 08:14 AM | #6 |
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For the long term, you could consider coating the wheels with something like Kamikaze Stance wheel coat.
https://www.esotericcarcare.com/kami...ance-rim-coat/ For the short term and something a little easier to apply, you could spray Bead Maker on the wheels after you wash them. https://www.obsessedgarage.com/colle...int-protectant Both of these solutions enable easier cleaning of the wheel. If most of the grime is brake dust you can consider different pads. The following is a great article on the different types of brakes and pads available for the F30 ... https://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-b...ke-differences |
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i've tried sonax pns on wheels with very good results. ultimately like mentioned a proper coating is your best solution. |
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08-09-2019, 03:40 AM | #8 |
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Other options would be:
Switch your brake pads to a low dust compound. I have and the difference is remarkable. Apply a sealant to your wheels. Poor boys do a good one but needs re-applying regularly. G-Techniq C5 is amazing and only needs doing once per year. Neither will stop the dust from sticking to your wheels, but will make them a helluva lot easier to clean. |
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I've had good results with Griot's heavy duty.
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08-27-2019, 04:45 AM | #10 |
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I bought this Blackfire product and it works really well. I also clean my wheels with Adams Wheel Cleaner (not the new eco-friendly formula, the one that has an off-putting smell is the one to use). Brake dust comes off very easily.
https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-sio2-wheel-seal.html |
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