CSX4833 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Anybody try Armor All's Wheel Protectant? My neighbor swears by the stuff and it does keep his wheels clean of the ever present brake dust. As I was complaining about the amount of dust that shows up on by Alcoas, he was showing me how it doesn't show on his AMG SL. He said it lasts about 4 weeks and water is all that is necessary to clean them off. Well, before I buy ANOTHER miracle car product I thought I'd check with TS members first. Any comments would be appreciated. My search on this topic came up empty. Thanks for your help,as always. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 I spent two hours cleaning brake dust off the wheels on the GT today. I was embarrassed by the dust on my wheels compared to another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 I was thinking this very same thing yesterday. I am trying turtle wax bug remover on the wheels. Why you ask? It has a little wax in it and I hope they are easier to clean next time around. So far, I have not figured out how to drive it without using the brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT2899 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 The armorall product works great! You won't be disappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Anybody try Armor All's Wheel Protectant? My neighbor swears by the stuff and it does keep his wheels clean of the ever present brake dust. As I was complaining about the amount of dust that shows up on by Alcoas, he was showing me how it doesn't show on his AMG SL. He said it lasts about 4 weeks and water is all that is necessary to clean them off. Well, before I buy ANOTHER miracle car product I thought I'd check with TS members first. Any comments would be appreciated. My search on this topic came up empty. Thanks for your help,as always. Kevin Not to hyjack, just want to say your Kona Blue SS look very nice. Edited October 22, 2012 by H0050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Canfield Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Works very well. I've got pads on my Mach 1 that dust like crazy. After a few days it made my wheels look like they hadn't been cleaned for weeks. I tried the AA product on the recommendation of another Mustang owner (who is a member here) and I am sold on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSX4833 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 H0050, thanks for,the kind words but I think your color combo on your GT-H looks very cool and menacing (as it should). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSX4833 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 As a update to this thread, Target must be discontinuing the Armor All Wheel Protectant as I was able to buy it for $2.36 a can while supplies last. Just thought everybody should know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT2899 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 meguiar's makes a similar product. i found it in advance auto. no review yet as i'm waiting to finish up my can of the amorall product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Do any of these brake dust protective sprays dull the look of the Dura Bright finish when they are applied? R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSX4833 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Darn good question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT2899 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 yes, the will dull the shine slightly. my advice would be to just try it. you may be so impressed with the reduction in dust that a little reduction in shine won't bother you besides, brake dust reduces the shine and is black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 yes, the will dull the shine slightly. my advice would be to just try it. you may be so impressed with the reduction in dust that a little reduction in shine won't bother you besides, brake dust reduces the shine and is black! I know, I know, I have to stay on top of my Alcoa's all of the time to keep the brake dust to a minimum. My guess was that any coating or spray would dull the look to some extent. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Not to be a smart azz, but... Rather than figuring how to easily clean the dust off your rims, why don't you eliminate (reduce big time) the dust by using ceramic pads? I changed my pads to DuraLast CMax Golds and the difference is night and day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Not to be a smart azz, but... Rather than figuring how to easily clean the dust off your rims, why don't you eliminate (reduce big time) the dust by using ceramic pads? I changed my pads to DuraLast CMax Golds and the difference is night and day. ^^^^^^How much are these pads for the Baer Extreme's? R Edited October 23, 2012 by Robert M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSX4833 Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 And for the Wilwoods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrawkit Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 i keep a bucket of soapy water and sponge in my garage and everytime after a run i wash the rims ( 10 mins before parking her...i'm fed up with spending $$$$$$ on products that do the same as soapy water does.....oh I also wax the rims every second week which helps to remove the dust . my 2cts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnf Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 I have been using Surf City Garage spray wax detailer. Dust comes right off and wheels have a nice shine. You do have to wipe the stuff off though. No easy way around that part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSX4833 Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Spent most of the day trying to find a ceramic pad for he Wilwoods to no avail. Nobody makes them, not even Wilwood so I guess I'm stuck with the ones that came on the car and use a wheel protector. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Spent most of the day trying to find a ceramic pad for he Wilwoods to no avail. Nobody makes them, not even Wilwood so I guess I'm stuck with the ones that came on the car and use a wheel protector. Bummer. My guess is that maybe the mention of ceramics was for a regular production GT500, and not a Super Snake? I have not researched what is available for the Baer Extremes........ R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelFreedman Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 +1 on the DuraLast CMax Golds brake pads. I got tired of cleaning my KR wheels and was ready to powder coat them black. I tried these pads as a last resort and it was like night and day. To top it off, the dust created comes off much easier. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Did you notice any difference on the stopping with the DuraLast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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