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Originally Posted by allinon72
- You clean them frequently enough that the dust does not build up to a level that is hard to remove.
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For me, this is the big secret.
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Originally Posted by skyline408
I have ceramic coated my wheels, and no - I can't just hose off the wheels with no scrubbing to get them clean.
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Originally Posted by skyline408
There is no magic solution and no amount or any kind of ceramic will clean the wheels from just water spray without agitation.
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This has been my experience as well. Those who think they can just spray and rinse either do not get the wheels very clean, or they don't own a BMW with high performance brakes.
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Originally Posted by skyline408
On every M car i've ever owned, the brake dust is part of life!  |
Absolutely. Porsche is nearly as bad.
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Originally Posted by Sy1616
Get brake pads that dust less, makes a huge difference.
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But you lose in braking performance.
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Originally Posted by pasta
Does the Wolly Wormit actually fit in the barrels without just smashing into the brake pad shield? I haven’t found a brush thin enough to get in there and just tried the bristle type one without much success.
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I find that it depends on the car - some have larger shields than others. I guess it also depends on the wheel size...
FWIW, I try to wash the wheels every time I wash the car, which is weekly. That's the only true solution.
For the 826 wheels on my M4, which are very difficult to clean, I bought a grout sponge and cut it in half. It works well, along with Griot's wheel cleaner and soapy water.
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