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      04-20-2015, 06:59 PM   #1
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Brake dust problem solved!!

So after 12 years of owning BMWs and seeing brake dust literally after you drive off with the nice clean car I tried "armor all wheel protectant" yes Armor All!
2 days now and no brake dust on my rims !!!
For those of you that know the product is there any cons ???
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      04-20-2015, 09:08 PM   #2
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Ive used it in the past with great success as well. It lasted for at least a few weeks before I noticed any significant brake dust.
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      05-06-2015, 11:44 PM   #3
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I have machine finish wheels, would that product be compatible?
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      05-07-2015, 09:38 AM   #4
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I have machine finish wheels, would that product be compatible?
not sure but they say safe on all. better check there website to be sure. or spray a small bit no the inside of the wheel to be certain.
mine are painted and clear coat on the machined parts.

InCurve SC-5. they don't make that style anymore but they do custom forged now.
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I use Wheel Wax.....
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      05-16-2015, 11:44 PM   #6
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I've heard people would switch over to different pads and had no more brake dust.
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I've heard people would switch over to different pads and had no more brake dust.
Nah. Want my OEM cold bite and braking force
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I have been using Akebono (Euro) brake pads for years. Never any brake dust....
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Bought two cans of the stuff based on the feedback of this thread. Will give it a shot this weekend after I was the car. I am still leaning towards getting Akebono pads though.
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I've heard people would switch over to different pads and had no more brake dust.
exactly..... for me
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exactly..... for me
I had inquired with the dealer and If your car is under warranty u can only use OEM and nothing else. I would guess after your warranty expires u can use Whatever.
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Best product would be the one I use on most of my clients wheels Carpro DLux. The brake dust will never cake on to the wheels ever again, ** as long as well maintained**
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Hi Aiden. Have a question about carpro dlux. So you saying that product is good for wheel? Is it safe on all finished? Base on what I read, seem like it's also add some gloss on the surface correct? That would be great since I want to add a bit gloss to my matte wheels.

Also, the product is good for plastic and rubber? What's about diffuser? My diffuser is PU but I painted in matte black, is this product safe on matte black painted surface? And would it make the surface also more gloss?

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Sorry for so many question but the way I treat brake dust right now is using black magic wheel cleaner weekly. Assume I'm starting to use Dlux, should I or can I still use other brake cleaner product on top of it? Thanks
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I started using this now. Only soap and water to clean the wheels. Don't even need soap anymore. Wheel Wax
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Would that add any glossy?
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Would that add any glossy?
Adds a slight gloss
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How often you have to reapply?
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Did it 2 weeks ago. Still fine. Still timing it.
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Oh. Cool. Thanks
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how do you apply wheel wax? Base on what i read you only have to apply it directly to a dirty wheel, so no need to wash the wheel? That is odd
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how do you apply wheel wax? Base on what i read you only have to apply it directly to a dirty wheel, so no need to wash the wheel? That is odd
Yes but I clean mine first. It basically turns your wheel into a negative object to repel the negative brake dust particles. It works. Takes a bit longer to dust up and when it does, I stopped by a hand wash bay and used only the rinse on them and couldn't believe how easy the wheels looked clean again!
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