Dirty wheels?
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Dirty wheels?
I've had my is350 for four days and the wheels are really dirty, specially the front ones, full of brake dust. Plus when I went to wash the car the break dust was not coming off very easy. I had to use some cleaner wax on them on some spots anybody else with this problem .
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Originally Posted by accelerate
I've had my is350 for four days and the wheels are really dirty, specially the front ones, full of brake dust. Plus when I went to wash the car the break dust was not coming off very easy. I had to use some cleaner wax on them on some spots anybody else with this problem .
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California mini duster is simple and easy to use once a week only takes 5 minutes:
http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=1021&cid=101
If you want to go a step further, use Rejex on your wheels, it does a good job of minimizing the amount of brake dust that sticks works well:
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html
Rejex can also be used for body of the car, especially front end with all the crap builds up on there.
Good Luck
http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=1021&cid=101
If you want to go a step further, use Rejex on your wheels, it does a good job of minimizing the amount of brake dust that sticks works well:
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html
Rejex can also be used for body of the car, especially front end with all the crap builds up on there.
Good Luck
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Originally Posted by accelerate
I've had my is350 for four days and the wheels are really dirty, specially the front ones, full of brake dust. Plus when I went to wash the car the break dust was not coming off very easy. I had to use some cleaner wax on them on some spots anybody else with this problem .
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Originally Posted by Serene
California mini duster is simple and easy to use once a week only takes 5 minutes:
http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=1021&cid=101
If you want to go a step further, use Rejex on your wheels, it does a good job of minimizing the amount of brake dust that sticks works well:
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html
Rejex can also be used for body of the car, especially front end with all the crap builds up on there.
Good Luck
http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=1021&cid=101
If you want to go a step further, use Rejex on your wheels, it does a good job of minimizing the amount of brake dust that sticks works well:
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html
Rejex can also be used for body of the car, especially front end with all the crap builds up on there.
Good Luck
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Originally Posted by jlin101
Cal mini duster can't get between the narrower spokes, plus the duster will get extremely filthy and grimy before the month is over.
I live in Arizona and it gets extremely dusty here.
Thanks in advance for the inputs.
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Originally Posted by Scooter24
Has anyone tried the california dust buster for the exterior of their car (except for the wheels)? I would be interested in hearing how well it picks up dust from the hood of the car and if it scratches the hood at all.
I live in Arizona and it gets extremely dusty here.
Thanks in advance for the inputs.
I live in Arizona and it gets extremely dusty here.
Thanks in advance for the inputs.
I spoke with the owner of Detailer's Paradise in Denver. I asked him specifically if the Cali Car Duster was safe and scratch-free, and he swore by it.
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Originally Posted by Scooter24
Morrissey - thanks!
I too have a black IS350 - just got it and want to do my best to keep the scratches away.
I too have a black IS350 - just got it and want to do my best to keep the scratches away.
It's not a big deal though. Since it's still winter time here I'm not gonna bother detailing my car until the spring. When I do, I'll take care of the fine scratches on my paint. The good thing is it's pretty easy to remove the scratches when you take it to a right detailer.
I'm jealous of you and your lack of snow in Arizona. It must be awesome to be able to detail your car 365 days a year!
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Originally Posted by Scooter24
Has anyone tried the california dust buster for the exterior of their car (except for the wheels)? I would be interested in hearing how well it picks up dust from the hood of the car and if it scratches the hood at all.
I live in Arizona and it gets extremely dusty here.
Thanks in advance for the inputs.
I live in Arizona and it gets extremely dusty here.
Thanks in advance for the inputs.
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Dirty wheels
I think I found a soultion for the wheels Dupont wheel cleaner. Safe on all wheels even gold ones, safe on car paint for bugs or sap. You don't even have test spot on wheels. But haven't tried the product yet , just picked it up from Target. Next car wash I'll know.
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I have used Meguire's "Hot Wheels" for years on my M3 with no spots or damage.
Nothing will remove 100% of the brake dust but it will get the grime off so a gentle wash will finish the job.
I spray the wheels lightly with Turtle Wax spray after I dry them with the air compressor.
I am going to try the ReJex to see what it does, if I can find it.
Nothing will remove 100% of the brake dust but it will get the grime off so a gentle wash will finish the job.
I spray the wheels lightly with Turtle Wax spray after I dry them with the air compressor.
I am going to try the ReJex to see what it does, if I can find it.
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Yea supposivly the cleaner leaves a teflon on the wheels after you clean them, so they stay cleaner longer, and next time they will clean easer. Will see!
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Where would I find ReJex at? I picked up some wheel cleaner/brake dust repellent from Wal Mart, made by Prestone. Works pretty good, but I want to try out some other products too. Cleaning my wheels once a day is getting tiresome now haha