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Can I stop brake dust - 3/3/2008 4:41:14 PM    NewJ_A4 Posts: 71 Joined: 1/21/2008 Status: offline I am maticulous about cleaning my wheels i spend about 30-45mins every 3days. I hate brake dust and am always looking for things to remove it. I was looking for things to clean it and protect it longer and was wondering if this stuff would work well IF not is there anything else that can help me save some days, enjoy driving my car more and cleaning less. < Message edited by NewJ_A4 -- 3/3/2008 4:46:28 PM > _____________________________ TWO ROADS SPLIT IN THE WOOD . . I TOOK THE ONE WITH THE TWISTIES. . . AND THAT'S MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. Post #: 1

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 3/8/2008 12:42:20 PM    RossDaBosS4   Posts: 9 Joined: 3/3/2008 Status: offline just dont use your brakes and you wont have brake dust.....jk. You may want to look into different brake pads, I think EBC makes some pads that wont give you as much brake dust. _____________________________ 04 Imola S4 6MT (in reply to NewJ_A4) Post #: 2

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 3/10/2008 7:13:40 PM    NewJ_A4 Posts: 71 Joined: 1/21/2008 Status: offline Thanks, any ideas on that wheel shield stuff? _____________________________ TWO ROADS SPLIT IN THE WOOD . . I TOOK THE ONE WITH THE TWISTIES. . . AND THAT'S MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. (in reply to RossDaBosS4) Post #: 3

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 3/10/2008 10:48:38 PM    32_d3gr33s Posts: 201 Joined: 9/17/2007 Status: offline get dark wheels so you don't notice.  I have the same problem with the dust.  I'm going to need some new pads soon and I was thinking about getting some high quality ones. _____________________________ Four Wheels Move The Body Two Wheels Move The Soul 2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2003 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Check me out! http://32d3gr33s.myminicity.com (in reply to NewJ_A4) Post #: 4

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 3/12/2008 9:46:26 AM    2k S4   Posts: 2948 Joined: 4/25/2006 From: Tacoma, WA Status: offline Never used that stuff, but it's really hard to get ride of brake dust. One of the best things has been to use a sealant on the wheels, it lets less dust accumulate, & makes the wheels easer to clean. _____________________________ If you PM me waning help, PayPal $5 to evoiiim3@yahoo.com first! 2005 Lighting Yellow Lancer EVO 8 2000 Audi S4 Imola Yellow 1997 Porsche 911 C4S, Black (in reply to 32_d3gr33s) Post #: 5

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 3/13/2008 5:33:42 PM    NewJ_A4 Posts: 71 Joined: 1/21/2008 Status: offline Thanks im gonna try some type of wheel sealant next wash. anything to help clean them  _____________________________ TWO ROADS SPLIT IN THE WOOD . . I TOOK THE ONE WITH THE TWISTIES. . . AND THAT'S MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. (in reply to 2k S4) Post #: 6

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 3/14/2008 9:15:50 AM    TOGWT   Posts: 66 Joined: 5/21/2005 Status: offline Wheel Cleaners: It is important to keep wheel surfaces clean, as well as improving the overall look of the vehicle leaving them dirty can have many adverse effects; the black powder coating on the surface of your wheel has four components; a static friction charge (caused by the pads contact with the rotors) that attracts dirt, road tar and other contaminants kicked up by both your vehicle and others. Friction heats the pads and callipers to extremely high temperatures, and causes tiny particles of hot metal to wear off and sent flying in different directions.   Wheel Cleaning - http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/f35/wheel-cleaners-1201.html _____________________________ Providing knowledge and solutions to automotive detailing problems, that both Enthusiasts and Professionals alike trust and rely on (in reply to NewJ_A4) Post #: 7

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 3/20/2008 12:44:52 AM    hedman09 Posts: 61 Joined: 2/7/2008 Status: offline I have The zimmerman drilled rotors and pads (i think on the pads lol) and it cut down on the brake dust on my rims. Next brake job look into a little higher quality pads and it will be better. and some sort of sealant should help your rims clean better but the dust will still pour on them. (in reply to TOGWT) Post #: 8

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 3/28/2008 10:21:53 PM    Audi 90Sport Quattro   Posts: 89 Joined: 3/26/2008 Status: offline I have Zimmermann Cross Drilled also and I have PBR Ceramic pads and they produce very very little dust and they are very good for my type of driving. I also recommend putting wax on your wheels to protect your wheels since brake dust comes off and on to your metal wheels about about 1500 deg's and over time that will damage your wheels and pit them. (in reply to hedman09) Post #: 9

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 3/29/2008 5:28:55 PM    vnv727 Posts: 6280 Joined: 8/9/2005 From: New York Status: offline I always wax my wheels, and the brake dust just wipes right off. I never understood why so many people have such problems with it. It is a pain to get brake dust off wheels which arent waxed, but after cleaning them I always used an eagle 1 wax and brake dust just wipes off.... _____________________________ I am trapped on a roof with an unstable human who drinks too much whiskey and who called me a smurf. "It''s all nonsense. Drink beer. Drive a metal car. Don''t be a ponce." - James May (in reply to Audi 90Sport Quattro) Post #: 10

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 4/22/2008 5:31:36 PM    KarenCaren   Posts: 3 Joined: 3/25/2008 Status: offline I think you can buy a some brake dust shield online. Car-stuff.com have them. you can check it if you want. _______________________ Get quality Coil Springs and Cold Air Intake (in reply to vnv727) Post #: 11

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 6/27/2008 1:23:45 PM    zachtaylor   Posts: 4 Joined: 9/21/2007 Status: offline you want to clean them really good and then put carnauba wax on them on me then the break dust will rinse off (in reply to KarenCaren) Post #: 12

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 6/30/2008 9:55:01 PM    Teutonic2.7T Posts: 131 Joined: 11/14/2007 Status: online i used to have problems... now i just spray eagle 1, let it sit for under a minute then hose off. if it''s really bad, i have this really great brush i bought from target... its part bristle and part abrasive sponge. does a great job. the eagle 1 is good for general maintenance... about 10 minutes once a week _____________________________ 2002 Audi A6 2.7TT 2002 VW Passat V6 (in reply to zachtaylor) Post #: 13

RE: Can I stop brake dust - 7/6/2008 7:56:08 PM    punkrocker5817   Posts: 7 Joined: 6/24/2008 Status: online waxing your rims makes cleaning them much much easier. dust and grime dont stick near as easily. and double coating works even that much better. _____________________________ 2000 2.8 A4 5 quattro 5 speed (in reply to Teutonic2.7T) Post #: 14

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