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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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...

 

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

 

Thanks

 

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!!

 

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?