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12 March 2002, 05:14 PM
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OK - not so much of a technical question I know but in a week my alloys are black. Can I get brake dust protectors are they any good and what's the best product to get the cr*p of the alloys (preferably with the least elbow grease) ?
WRX Standard 17" wheels
WRX Standard 17" wheels
12 March 2002, 07:15 PM
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Wonder wheels is good but only occasionally. It also bleaches your caliper (bitter experience).
To keep your wheels silver, wax the wheels after cleaning or try a ready made wheel protector product. I think Turtle Wax do something.
Steve
To keep your wheels silver, wax the wheels after cleaning or try a ready made wheel protector product. I think Turtle Wax do something.
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13 March 2002, 10:00 AM
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Hmmmmmm, bleaching not attractive option.
Elbow grease and wax protector it is then
Why do very few cars fit brake dust protectors as standard now ?
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Elbow grease and wax protector it is then
Why do very few cars fit brake dust protectors as standard now ?
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Brake just protectors stop air getting to your brakes and as such they get much hotter - this would make them fade much easier. NOT a good idea 
Best thing is to take your wheels off, clean them and then apply a coating of wax or polish and then clean them weekly - works a treat, and then reapply the wax every couple of months.....
Best thing is to take your wheels off, clean them and then apply a coating of wax or polish and then clean them weekly - works a treat, and then reapply the wax every couple of months.....
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