[shift z]

What do you guys use to clean or polish the lips? When i wax the car i usually put some wax on the lip and it looks like a mirror

 

[toykilla]

i clean the rims with mequiars HOT RIMS

I shine the tires with Mequiars High Gloss Gel

My car is a daily driver so I find it difficult to polish the rims often.

I did however, go with the Hawk HPS brake pads with virtually eliminated the brake dust!

 

[Sosa]

I just have the stocker 17's, but I just wash then with good ol soap and water, then wax them about once a month and the dust builds up, but wipes right off.

 

[toykilla]

i would suggest the brake pads.. they improve stopping power and get rid of the brake dust for sure!

 

[jinxxycat]

I agree, I have the Hawks HPS front brake pads and the dust is virtually gone! And the stopping power is greatly increased as toykilla says. I use eagle-one wheel and tire cleaner, I also have 3 different brushes and one sponge that I use for cleaning the inside of the wheel well and even where the lug nuts are seated. I let the cleaner sit on there for a good 5 mins or so before washing. I haven't waxed mine though...I heard of a good wheel wax, I'll see if I can't dig it up for ya...

 

[Mike B]

Nothing beats elbow grease.

 

[gdojr]

Originally posted by toykilla@Jan 16 2004, 03:13 PM
i would suggest the brake pads.. they improve stopping power and get rid of the brake dust for sure!

Did you guys change the pads because of the dust or because the originals were worn?

 

[toykilla]

i changed because of the dust.. but they also increase stopping power!

 

[350ZSpeedRacer]

I swapped my pads because the stock ones didn't hold up to my track driving. But mine still dust about the same, so I have to wash the wheels more often than the car. I'll go out there with some simple green and a cotton wash cloth and get to work.

 

[Avalon Racing]

Read the detailing article son my web site in the Detail Zone.

This will help. We use our cars and the show cars on the track and fight wheel cleaning on a regualr basis

regards

 

[jinxxycat]

I changed mine out very early due to the brake dust....

 

[steve350z]

i use a bucket of water, sponge, and a bit of Zaino car wash, rinse well then hit them with some detailer. helps the dust come off easier next wash and when it rains, they do not get as dirty

 

[n8vz]

cheap and good and non toxic: Simple Green

 

[JTS2005]

simple green does wonders!!

 

[Eraser]

Simple Green does a good job.

 

[Avalon Racing]

Simplle Green is absolutely way to harsh for wheels and will cause discoloration and pitting of the wheel surface.

regards

 

[John]

I've got a lot of brake dust baked into the wheel... I've tried using a nice rough sponge, but it doesn't want to come off... any ideas?

 

[jinxxycat]

Autopia.org

do a search, I am sure you can find information there.

 

[n8vz]

try using car polish...it can help taking off baked on whell dust

 

[John]

Originally posted by jinxxycat@May 11 2004, 09:17 AM
Autopia.org

do a search, I am sure you can find information there.

I'm too lazy to do a search and was hoping somebody would spoon-feed me...