Do any of the advertised products really control brake dust?

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kevin marks

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Hi,



My wonderful wife left the sunroof open in our integra last night when she went to dinner and naturally it started pouring. Any hints or tips to effectively dry out the black cloth seats? So far, I just have it parked in the sun with the windows cracked while at work but I'm worried about the long term interior moisture/fogging. Thanks for any suggestions.



Brian

"The original neatimes group buy dude"
 
bmduncan,



Try patting dry with plenty of terry towels. A wet/dry vac can also work nicely. If you have a garage I would park the car inside, with the windows down and maybe have a fan blowing from one side to the other. The fan could provide more airflow and a "drying effect" on the wet seats.



I have not had this happen to me..just gave the first few suggestions that came to my mind.



SJ
 
I would recommend using a "Rug Doctor" or similar steam cleaner. First, vacuum with wet-dry vac to pull as much water out of the seat. Then, to clean and eliminate mildew, stem clean using the recommended solution.
 
You posted...12-18-2001 12:24 PM, it isn't dry yet ;)



I would just let nature do it's thing, but it might not if it's humid/raining out. If I were really nuts, then I would go for something that absorbs water like vermiculite, silicone beads, or that "dry rite" desicator stuff (course it's all hard to find and by the time you do it's dry) A fan would work, maybe a hairdryer if you do it yourself. You could also try blotting most of it away with a microfiber (had to get that one in too ;))
 
I have a BMW which is notorious for producing a lot of brake dust. I used Wheel Wax and it was a pain to apply and I didn't notice anything. Michelin used to make this spray on stuff that supposedly "created a barrier" ...that didn't work. I used regular wax on the wheels and that didn't work either. Can you really put something on a wheel to help control brake dust? Is it the BMW or is it like this on all cars? It would be nice to put something on my wheels and then just hose them down for maintenance instead of busting out the wheel cleaner.

Thanks.
 
I started a thread a while back about ArmorAll Wheel Protectant. At first... I got sucked into the hype of a 15 page thread over at Corvette forum about how fantastic the stuff is and that the brake dust would just REFUSE to stick to your wheels.

I tried it. I must admit that there was LESS brake dust sticking to the wheels..... BUT..... It's not the answer.

As a detailer, I hated the way it made the wheels look. Not shiny, white-ish patches, runs, fogged looking areas, patchy.

I did better with Blackfire Wet Diamond. Then it was easily wiped off with a dry microfiber. But still, the only answer is to change to a low-dusting pad, IMO.
 
"But still, the only answer is to change to a low-dusting pad, IMO. "


I agree, I personally think all the advertised stuff is a waste of money. For me, I would think a "wheel protectant" is effective if you can just hose the wheels down and have it look brake-dust free. If you have to break out the brushes or sponges, it's not worth it.
 
dpk204 said:
"But still, the only answer is to change to a low-dusting pad, IMO. "


I agree, I personally think all the advertised stuff is a waste of money. For me, I would think a "wheel protectant" is effective if you can just hose the wheels down and have it look brake-dust free. If you have to break out the brushes or sponges, it's not worth it.
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Another problem with the AA Wheel Protectant is that it rinses off with water! So then you're back to square one again.
 
:doh: Oh, thank you---guess I'm not the greatest at abbreviations. I'm not used to them, and appreciate someone taking a moment to let me know. softoa..
 
Funny Luster, I'm laughing--!! Perhaps there are many people who know certain ones vs. others.. I found on this site a list of abbreviations from the moderator which is helpful---but IMO wasn't there---ha.!! As it's not a product.. great abbreviations list herein that's for sure.. helpful.. softoa.
 
Luster said:
I started a thread a while back about ArmorAll Wheel Protectant. At first... I got sucked into the hype of a 15 page thread over at Corvette forum about how fantastic the stuff is and that the brake dust would just REFUSE to stick to your wheels.

I tried it. I must admit that there was LESS brake dust sticking to the wheels..... BUT..... It's not the answer.

As a detailer, I hated the way it made the wheels look. Not shiny, white-ish patches, runs, fogged looking areas, patchy.

I did better with Blackfire Wet Diamond. Then it was easily wiped off with a dry microfiber. But still, the only answer is to change to a low-dusting pad, IMO.
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Bill, been using Blackfire Metal Sealant. Was told that it could take the heat from wheel better than BFWD. Seems to be working well. Just wash with soap and water.
 
Legacy99 said:
Bill, been using Blackfire Metal Sealant. Was told that it could take the heat from wheel better than BFWD. Seems to be working well. Just wash with soap and water.
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Sounds like a winner! These are the wheels I'm dealing with: Factory painted. So BFWD works well. As does "Wheel Wax"! :tongue:

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I have used AA Wheel Protectant and did not like it at all for all the reasons that Bill stated. To me it works just like the Eagle One Keep Clean (didn't like that either). I use Wheel Wax frequently and like it very much. As long as you put it on thin, it is fairly easy to remove and gives a nice shine. I have used AIO and like that, Opti-Seal, 845IW and Blackfire Metal Sealant. I liked them all. All work well, but none repel the break dust. They do make it easier to clean the wheels though. If your wheels are coated, you should be able to clean them with car shampoo and a brush as opposed to using a harsh wheel cleaner.

As Bill said, the only real way to prevent break dust is to chsnge the pads.

To the OP, I feel your pain as a BMW owner. I make sure to wipe them down daily, so they never get too bad.
 
After 120 miles, my wheels were trashed and looked like this.

So, not only was I wiping them down daily, I was cleaning them EVERY time I drove the car!!!!:mad::mad::mad:

Thank you HAWK CERAMIC PADS!!!

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Luster said:
After 120 miles, my wheels were trashed and looked like this.

So, not only was I wiping them down daily, I was cleaning them EVERY time I drove the car!!!!:mad::mad::mad:

Thank you HAWK CERAMIC PADS!!!

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That's bananas. Mine are bad on the Volvos, but not NEAR that bad, holy smokes!
 
all german cars have brake dust problem, and unless you have a full ceramic brake kit upgrade, which will cost $5k or so, you will have to deal with it...not only the pads, but the rotors are soft too...anyway, you just need a powerfull wheel cleaner and a pressure washer to deal with this problem. Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner will be your best bet!
 
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