theclutch

I just got my car detailed last night and upon looking at the wheels this morning, I already have brake dust all over the wheels.... What is your experience with brake dust? I typically put gobs of sealant on new wheels but haven't had a chance to do so yet. Has anyone tried those "wheel specific" waxes that cost significantly more than conventional sealant/waxes? Do they work any better?

jimc63s2k16

Swiffer.

Jacky Chan

I have the exact problem with break dust, i wish they had a option of ceramic disc. but too big. would love an answer to this question too!

Dose swiffer actually work? LOL

Dabigkaluna

Doing a spray sealant then washing it with Glare Ultra Wash seems to have lasted the longest so far. Usually after a day it looks bronze but it's been a week and still looks decent.

Dasani

I used to use an actual product called 'Wheel Wax' but it was just too much work.

On my last 2 cars I've used Opticoat and Cquartz on the wheels. Makes them much easier to clean.

jarjoug

http://www.autogeek.net/wolfs-rim-shield.html

J.Raymond

Agree ....

Tried a number of wheel specific waxes and protectants - all yielded fair to poor results - certainly for longevity.

Have CQuartz Finest on the sedan's wheels - nothing sticks after one year. Will be applying consumer available CQuartz UK to a refinished set of E92 wheels this week - DIY.

These "quartz type" coatings (CQuartz, OptiCoat, Modesta, et al.) all look to provide excellent results.

J

AV1

Invest in a set of good dust free pads

Like you and I'm sure a lot of other people I'm **** on brake dust/debris spoiling wheel rims to that end I've been using Akebono brand pads for around the last three years on many cars types of mine and could not be happier with the results, hardly any dirt/dust build up or residue and for the most part equivalent stopping performance, they've also proved to be longer wearing IE. both pad and disks last longer compared to OEM

theclutch

Exactly which cquartz product did you get and from where? I thought they only sold commercially.

Dasani

Unfortunately, that's easier said than done. The car is new and there are no listings for aftermarket pads that I have found.

I started looking before I even had the car and I've looked about once a month since, with no luck.

If someone knows of a cross reference, please tell!

Dasani

Psst, I know a guy, who knows a guy...

I had CQuartz applied inside and out, including the wheels, by a detailer when I picked up the car.

J.Raymond

Like Dasani - had an authorized detailer/installer apply CQuartz Finest on the sedan when new.

For DIY application on my refinished wheels - am going with CQuartz UK Edition - available directly from CarPro or through Autogeek ..

http://www.autogeek.net/cquartz-uk-edition.html

Personally wouldn't attempt to apply one of these coatings on bodywork - requires considerable correction and prep - will leave that to the pro's. Should be alright coating the wheels tho' (plenty of DIY tips online).

J.