RIM Cleaners

Has anyone got a product that prevents brake dust sticking to their rims. I'm thinking that there must be a silicon spray that stops the dust from sitting on the rims that hosing washer away?

[FordFan86]

[LTDHO]

Silicone spray would make it worse.

If you can be bothered using paint polish and wax on mags helps keep them clean. It your alloys are polished already (mag polish) then there is not much more to do?

[Des]

Wash them regularly....

[fiery]

Originally Posted by Des

Wash them regularly....

washing them daily would be the ideal thing (but who could be bothered)

[mcflux]

Originally Posted by FordFan86

bwahahahahaha!!! :

[LUXO_8]

aaahahahaha funny j4m35

[b2tf]

Clean them then wax them just like you would the rest of the car.

[XD-Machine]

seriously if u wash them once a week you shouldnt have a problem, now if you are to lazy to do that well mabey you should not give a rats *** about your rims cause you certainly dont care about your cars paint work. Dust car increases the chance of somebody scratching your paint work.

[SVR73]

wash them every week with a soft car shampoo then clay to make sure all contaminants - fallout, acid rain, metal filings etc are not on there, then seal with a paint sealant
2-3 coats is best

my favourites - klasse, zaino, menzerna FMJ
klasse is acrylic and so is very strong protectant
it's available in 500ml size from some online stores but 1 litre is available for almost the same price
It can be used in spray and wipe form, wipe on and wipe off 30 seconds later or wipe on , leave for 2-24 hours then remove and 24 hours later apply another coat
to ensure best durability you should apply at least three coats when using the spray and wipe method

thanks SVR73...i'll give that a shot. Thanks guys

[FTE217]

I just used the latest mag cleaner from Meguirs, damn great !

[Lukeyson]

yeah i like the mag cleaner from meguires when i want a nice rim job ! :

[Kieron]

Originally Posted by XD-Machine

seriously if u wash them once a week you shouldnt have a problem, now if you are to lazy to do that well mabey you should not give a rats *** about your rims cause you certainly dont care about your cars paint work. Dust car increases the chance of somebody scratching your paint work.

Try owning a BA with the replacement brake pads from Ford, almost a daily job!


I bought some cheapo mag cleaner from Crazy Clarks (GoLo), about $2 for a bottle, works well, spray on and hose off.

Don't use silicone based products - it attracts the dust and dirt and grime and sticks to it. Trust me - I own a car detailing business!

[SVR73]

Well said tim28, the common silicone tire dressings are shockers for drying rubber but also splattering all over wheels and paint which attracts lots of crud
Klasse does not contain silicone

Washing your wheels weekly will prevent galvanic corrosion
Meguiars have excellent mag and tyre cleaners, just don't use any on wheels that have paint or wheel sealants on them, stick with car shampoo/conditioner
dry with a separate drying towel or chamois

[eb91xr6]

just wash your car once a week and your rims with morning fresh

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by tim28n

Don't use silicone based products - it attracts the dust and dirt and grime and sticks to it. Trust me - I own a car detailing business!

Should also add any overspray onto your brake rotor will make your next stop a very long one....silicone spray will attract dirt/grime faster.

[MRJUCY]

Their is a few wheel sealants that claim to reduce brake dust Michelin & Auto Glym make spray on ones & Detailers Pride, Wheel Wax & Poor Boys sell paste types & their is a few other brands that names escape me at the moment

[snypereb]

Who can be stuffed washing them every day not me!!!!!

[SVR73]

if you follow mr jucy's advice and seal them, 2 - 3 coats being best, you won't have to wash them for at least a week, sometimes 2 weeks

[red_hotxr6]

I clean mine every 2 days at least. I can not stand that crap on my mags.

[AUIII XR8 MAN]

I wash my once aweek, found this to be the best & easy way of cleaning the wheels clean.

[niko]

a manual tranny usually slows down the amount of dust

[snypereb]

There is a metal disk that can go between the brake disk and the rim that can prevent thte dust built at repco or somewhere like that. Or just clean your car more often!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[red_hotxr6]

Originally Posted by MRJUCY

Their is a few wheel sealants that claim to reduce brake dust Michelin & Auto Glym make spray on ones & Detailers Pride, Wheel Wax & Poor Boys sell paste types & their is a few other brands that names escape me at the moment

Have you heard anything about your car yet?

[Feathers]

I saw the Michelin spray at Big W today. Looked alright, but I wash my car every weekend.

My biggest problem is that whoever put the tyre black on it before I bought it, slopped it over the edge of the rims as well. I don't know what to use that will take it off, but not damage the clear coat on them.

[DOC]

Originally Posted by Feathers

My biggest problem is that whoever put the tyre black on it before I bought it, slopped it over the edge of the rims as well. I don't know what to use that will take it off, but not damage the clear coat on them.

Feathers just try a little car wash on a sponge next time you wash your car ( gently on the affected area's ) or you could try as Matt suggests some clay bar gently.

Pete

[Sunburst50]

Originally Posted by snypereb

Who can be stuffed washing them every day not me!!!!!

Exactly right.

Just wash them every 6-8 weeks and use a lot of elbow grease.

[cogdoc]

I find with cleaners the Armour all product isn't too great, but the Eagle brand from Supercheap is great. Damn shame they support Murphy though....