Billet Aluminum Rims

[Stone17]

What is the best way to keep the rims clean?
Took me about 30 min each rim to clean the brake dust off.

Can I get the inside of the rim spray with some clear coat? IDK
Something to repels brake dust

 

[tixer]

Hire an intern?

 

[chris2523]

is that a cat in there?
if so, wrap him in a rag and let him keep doing what he's doing. problem solved!

 

[driller]

Took me about 30 min each rim to clean the brake dust off.

That seems about par for the course.

Those look like the same wheels on my '96. I use a Meguiar's polishing "cone" on a cordless drill and either Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish or Meguiars Metal Polish.

 

[mlschultz]

What is the best way to keep the rims clean?
Took me about 30 min each rim to clean the brake dust off.

Can I get the inside of the rim spray with some clear coat? IDK
Something to repels brake dust

The best stuff that I have found is Mother's Billet Polish :thumbsup: A little bit goes a long way, and use microfiber towels to buff to a incredible shine.

I use Kevlar/Ceramic EBC Red Stuff brake pads with great results keeping the brake dust to a minimum.

 

[Austin]

Okay, you need to invest in a few things to make life really easy with these wheels.

1. Billet aluminum wheel cleaner. There are cleaners that are entirely too harsh for billet, some not strong enough.

2. Obviously some sort of billet polish to shine things up.

3. This is the important one: synthetic wax/ wheel wax/ sealant. You want some sort of protection for that finish. It will also makes things easier to keep clean.

 

[LeoC2]

To clean wheels I use ZEP orange cleaner. Stuff melts away grease and brake dust.

 

[Stone17]

Thanks for all the helps.

I did pick up some Mother's Billet Polish and it works good.

Still need new tire on the rims.

Took the car out to test the A/C.

 

[Stone17]

is that a cat in there?
if so, wrap him in a rag and let him keep doing what he's doing. problem solved!

That's my cat.

 

[tbirddmnd]

I use Adam's Polishes products. Instructional video here: http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detailing_Video_Vol_8_Chapter_02_Cleaning_Wheels_Tires.aspx

The main series of cleaning videos is here: http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx

These guys are hardcore when it comes to keeping cars clean.

 

[Neil]

Quality rotors and ceramic pads will reduce brake dust considerably.

 

[warden]

I use Kevlar/Ceramic EBC Red Stuff brake pads with great results keeping the brake dust to a minimum.

I'd like to know more. Just checked out there website. So much nasty dust on mine after 2 stops. Not cool.

 

[Stone17]

Today is the day.

 

[Stone17]

I was going to post picture of my Mark VIII with the new rims on but she broken now.

 

[tixer]

uh-oh