Preventive Maintenance - Wheels - Page 2

birdshooter · #16 08-26-2009, 07:04 PM

I've got an 09 and have not had too much problem with brake dust. I have chrome rims and don't really notice a whole lot of build up. I certainly did with my 05 and the stock pads till I replaced them with Carquest Blues, but this 09 doesn't seem to be a big problem.

That being said wheels need a bit of extra care to keep'em looking good. The Quick wheel detailer that was mentioned would be a good bet. Wax such as Cleaner Wax will make cleaning them a little easier. No real magic product just a little diligence and some elbow grease.

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tjstrike · #17 08-28-2009, 02:27 AM

I spray mine down with westley's bleach white as I'm doing my tires and wash it off with a soapy rag. Then shoot the tires down with a good coat of armorall and make sure to wipe the rims down afterward.

jaymz · #18 08-28-2009, 10:40 AM

I can't imagine spraying clearcoated wheels with Bleeche White; VERY aggressive stuff that will soon trash your clearcoat (works great on tires, however).

I'd also avoid ceramic pads; they will crack your rotors (ask me how I know).

Jim

GTRider245 · #19 08-28-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tjstrike

I spray mine down with westley's bleach white as I'm doing my tires and wash it off with a soapy rag. Then shoot the tires down with a good coat of armorall and make sure to wipe the rims down afterward.

Be careful doing this. Hydroflouric acid and shiny metal surfaces dont normaly mix well. I prewet my wheels and paint before using Westley's on the tires...

glc · #20 08-30-2009, 12:54 PM

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I'd also avoid ceramic pads; they will crack your rotors (ask me how I know).

Maybe stock rotors - but you can buy premium rotors designed for use with ceramic pads.

sandydiego · #21 09-01-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by myf150

Thanks for the advice guys, while looking into the Wagner ThermoQuiet brakes I found a rebate.

http://www.tqbestforless.com/

Steve

Thanks

Jeff T · #22 09-07-2009, 10:07 PM

Another

for Wagner Thermo Quiets! I couldn't drive my truck around the block without having to clean the wheels, now 1000 miles and you can barely see anything!!

jdtech65 · #23 09-07-2009, 11:47 PM

I haven't noticed any brake dust on my 09 yet in the first 1000 miles.

What about cleaning black/machined wheels? Anything special for those?