Protecting Alloys / Mags

[McTwistie]

I doubt there is any way to stop build-up of brake dust and road grime on your alloy/mag wheels, but there are a few products that claim to reduce the amount of grime, protect the wheels and make them easier to clean - not to mention giving them a nice sheen.

Any recommendations ?

[btm]

non-OEM pads ;)

[McTwistie]

Ceramics ?

Ok, What kind of pads ? Brand ? Model for Veccy-c !

[nuggz]

Ceramics ?

Ok, What kind of pads ? Brand ? Model for Veccy-c !


speak to gslrallysport
best low dust pad is the HPX

[Wraith]

non-OEM pads ;)

+ 1

As a cure for the above and better braking performance...

I'd stay away from 'product' on your rims (especially on aftermarket rims) as the paint finish can be adversely affected by some products, just wash them with the same shampoo and sponge or mit as you wash the cars duco with...

If you can't stand seeing them dirty (like me) just wash them more often...what I do is sometimes wash the wheels only, it only takes a fraction of the time as washing the whole car :)

[GreyRex]

Hmm, other than changing your pads to less dust prone ones, the only other thing you can really do is to keep them clean in the first place

[tomtom]

armor-all sells "wheel protector" which is just a spray-on, leave-on thing. I've found it does help reduce the brake dust.

Keyword there is "help". So instead of being 9/10 dirty, it becomes 6/10 dirty.

I've stopped using it lol.

[BEK-46P]

I remember seeing this Michelin-branded spray at Australia's Best where I get all my under-car services. Sells for about $20 a bottle, don't know if it's any good but it's supposed to repel brake dust.