Stubborn brake dust on my wheels

baz843 · 12-07-2005, 04:07 PM

Hello y'all. My first wash. I washed my new E90 325i yesterday and had a hell of a time getting the black brake dust off the wheels. Firstly, I used my usually reliable Zaino Show Car Wash, but it wasn't getting it done. I resorted to Turtle Wax 2001 Foaming Wheel Cleaner, but even this stuff wasn't so great. It was a battle. I love the look of the wheels, but they are HARD to clean. Can anyone out there give me some good advice, please. Thanks !

F32Fleet · 12-07-2005, 04:10 PM

BMW wheel cleaner is great.

northerncalguy · 12-07-2005, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by baz843

Hello y'all. My first wash. I washed my new E90 325i yesterday and had a hell of a time getting the black brake dust off the wheels. Firstly, I used my usually reliable Zaino Show Car Wash, but it wasn't getting it done. I resorted to Turtle Wax 2001 Foaming Wheel Cleaner, but even this stuff wasn't so great. It was a battle. I love the look of the wheels, but they are HARD to clean. Can anyone out there give me some good advice, please. Thanks !

Water and a sponge works great for me...I haven't used anything else since I bought the car -- just wash it often and you won't have the problem with brake dust setting in. A light brush will help with the crevices and such.

ga-bmwdrvr · 12-07-2005, 05:57 PM

once you get them clean, put some wax/sealer on them and they will wash easily without chemicals the next time. I would recommend collinite 845 which is found at some Advance Auto stores in the marine section, it is very durable.

RyBMW · 12-08-2005, 02:19 AM

Try Eagle One A2Z wheel cleaner. Spray on when the wheels are dry and agitate with a sponge. Than like ga-bmwdrvr said, apply some wax or sealant.

db17k · 12-11-2005, 09:32 PM

these brushes from Meguiars works well, and don't scratch the finish on your wheels

http://www.decocarcare.com/Megacc.html

shimshimhada · 12-11-2005, 09:58 PM

Try this:

JOYRIIDE1113 · 12-11-2005, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Try this:

that along with their wheelsealant. after that just use it dilluted 1:1 with water and watch how easier u're wheels will be cleaned. they will also stay cleaner longer and have a nice shine to them

bimmernotbeamer · 12-12-2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by baz843

Hello y'all. My first wash. I washed my new E90 325i yesterday and had a hell of a time getting the black brake dust off the wheels. Firstly, I used my usually reliable Zaino Show Car Wash, but it wasn't getting it done. I resorted to Turtle Wax 2001 Foaming Wheel Cleaner, but even this stuff wasn't so great. It was a battle. I love the look of the wheels, but they are HARD to clean. Can anyone out there give me some good advice, please. Thanks !

How many weeks of accumulated brake dust were on your rims?

baz843 · 12-12-2005, 08:46 PM

What stores sell it ??

baz843 · 12-12-2005, 08:48 PM

Only three weeks and 200 miles of brake dust. These were the initial 200 miles on this new car....just picked it up right before Thanksgiving.

baz843 · 12-12-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

that along with their wheelsealant. after that just use it dilluted 1:1 with water and watch how easier u're wheels will be cleaned. they will also stay cleaner longer and have a nice shine to them

So where can I buy this stuff ? what stores sell it ? thanks !

baz843 · 12-12-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidN

How many weeks of accumulated brake dust were on your rims?

Only three weeks and 200 miles. Picked up car a few days before Thanksgiving.

Xens · 12-12-2005, 08:51 PM

I just use Merguiar's Gold Class car wash and it comes right off.

BMW786 · 12-15-2005, 09:26 AM

I just use the Meguiar's Gold Class car wash and a wet sponge - works like a charm. I would avoid those spray on cleaners - the harsh chemicals will eat away at your rims.

scottz5 · 12-15-2005, 09:55 AM

keep up black it looks cool and its less work. JK it drivesme nuts also.

c1pinang · 12-17-2005, 01:08 PM

Has anyone tried this product?

http://www.wheelwax.com/

shimshimhada · 12-17-2005, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by baz843

So where can I buy this stuff ? what stores sell it ? thanks !

Just order it online:
http://www.autogeek.net/pbsrwc32.html

There's probably a package with the sealant as well.

monsosa22 · 12-23-2005, 08:49 AM

Found this article on Bimmerworld, supposedly these brake pads reduce Brake Dust by 400%

http://www.bimmerworld.com/Projects/E90project_pads.htm

aphall · 12-23-2005, 11:26 AM

This is a good article over at bimmerfest:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63945

When I get my car, I'll try this Klasse All in One and Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze.

LEDZEP · 12-25-2005, 11:42 AM

Silly rabbits. Tricks are for kids.

Simple Green! Spray some full strength SG on a wet tire/wheel and work it in with a brush. I also use a terry towel to get the hard to reach areas. It works great and no chemicals. And it's cheap!

AW330i · 12-30-2005, 11:01 AM

I used to wax my rims on my old car but I found that while it made them look great it made it even harder to clean them the next time it was almost like the wax would heat up and cake the dust on more heavily...

12-07-2005, 04:07 PM	#1
baz843 BogeyBob 6 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2006 325i E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Little River, SC iTrader: (0)	Stubborn brake dust on my wheels Hello y'all. My first wash. I washed my new E90 325i yesterday and had a hell of a time getting the black brake dust off the wheels. Firstly, I used my usually reliable Zaino Show Car Wash, but it wasn't getting it done. I resorted to Turtle Wax 2001 Foaming Wheel Cleaner, but even this stuff wasn't so great. It was a battle. I love the look of the wheels, but they are HARD to clean. Can anyone out there give me some good advice, please. Thanks !
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	once you get them clean, put some wax/sealer on them and they will wash easily without chemicals the next time. I would recommend collinite 845 which is found at some Advance Auto stores in the marine section, it is very durable.
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baz843 BogeyBob 6 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2006 325i E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Little River, SC iTrader: (0)	So where can I buy this Poorboys wash and rinse ?? What stores sell it ??
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12-12-2005, 08:48 PM	#11
baz843 BogeyBob 6 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2006 325i E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Little River, SC iTrader: (0)	Brake Dust Only three weeks and 200 miles of brake dust. These were the initial 200 miles on this new car....just picked it up right before Thanksgiving.
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Xens Eh 108 Rep 653 Posts Drives: Is Turbo'd Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I just use Merguiar's Gold Class car wash and it comes right off.
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BMW786 Lieutenant 28 Rep 537 Posts Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	I just use the Meguiar's Gold Class car wash and a wet sponge - works like a charm. I would avoid those spray on cleaners - the harsh chemicals will eat away at your rims.
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c1pinang Private First Class 21 Rep 119 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Audi S4 [0.00] 2006 E90 325i [0.00]	Has anyone tried this product? http://www.wheelwax.com/
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AW330i Captain 79 Rep 876 Posts Drives: Alpine White 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	I used to wax my rims on my old car but I found that while it made them look great it made it even harder to clean them the next time it was almost like the wax would heat up and cake the dust on more heavily... __________________
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