Brake dust problem no more!
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From: Calgary, AB
2012 C63 AMG
Oh my wheels were dry and clean. Went for a wash, used P21S like I normally do, then dried them off including inside the barrel as water tends to collect there. Let it sit for an hour and a half outside then rolled her into the garage for more than a day sitting there. There was still a bit of a puddle between the face of my wheel and the lip due to the liberal overspray they recommended. Everything dribbled in there and I rolled my car slowly outside, then back in to recoat. Let it sit for another couple of hours before I actually drove it (even left it in the sun as it was nice out). Still, when I went for an hour drive and got home, had that white crap all over my lip. I'm very meticulous about my car care and I really wanted this stuff to work, but I dunno.
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C350 Elegance
They must be selling quite well, because they are buying all the snakes they can find for the product oil. So, who knows...
Incidentally, the real McCoy must have a lot of silicone which might damage tires and valves.
Incidentally, the real McCoy must have a lot of silicone which might damage tires and valves.
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From: Calgary, AB
2012 C63 AMG
I take it back. If you have a lip, just don't spray it on your barrel and you'll be ok. Does wonders for the spokes, definitely recommend covering up your brakes first though. Here is a pic of a spot where the rim protectant didn't cover vs a portion that it did cover.
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From: Calgary, AB
2012 C63 AMG
Works well on regular faced wheels with no lip. Mine are still pretty clean after a few weeks except a little bit of ground water from the rain. My barrels look dirty as hell though haha...did you guys cover up your brakes?
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From: Chicago
2018 E300 4MATIC Sedan
When I washed my car last Monday I figured I would give this stuff a shot. So, after a week I will definitely say that my back wheels are a lot cleaner than they usually are, but still cannot compare them to the front ( which are spotless ). Overall, I am pleased and will continue to use the product.
Illusive - no, I did not cover up the brakes prior to application...
Nick
Illusive - no, I did not cover up the brakes prior to application...
Nick
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2008 C300 Sport 4matic
I have my summer tires ordered from Tire Rack, so in the meantime I gave my summer wheels a good cleaning, wax and an application with this product before it gets mounted.
The spray took a little time to dry and it gave the wheels a very glossy finish (not good for flat painted wheels). After it was completely dry the surface felt like it had a soft film on it so I have a feeling that the protection would not last for a long time.
I won't have my summer tires and wheels on my car until later this week, but I will report back.
The spray took a little time to dry and it gave the wheels a very glossy finish (not good for flat painted wheels). After it was completely dry the surface felt like it had a soft film on it so I have a feeling that the protection would not last for a long time.
I won't have my summer tires and wheels on my car until later this week, but I will report back.
