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Brake dust vs Armor All wheel protectant

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Old 05-16-10, 12:38 PM
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Well its been 6 days and I can't say I see much of a difference, I sprayed it pretty well too but it didn't seem to help.


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Wow, 6 days and thats it...............I definitely see a difference. Normally after 3 days or 100 plus miles, the rim would be much worse. Just my opinion.
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seems like the brake dust are clumping up and not a fine even spread.
Old 05-16-10, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by conlaurant
Wow, 6 days and thats it...............I definitely see a difference. Normally after 3 days or 100 plus miles, the rim would be much worse. Just my opinion.
He only put in on half the rim ... And I cant clearly see which half has the less dust.
Old 05-16-10, 09:04 PM
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oh my, and i had hope this would help.
Old 05-16-10, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
He only put in on half the rim ... And I cant clearly see which half has the less dust.
In the new pic it would be the bottom half of the rim that has the product.
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Sure didn't look anything like the advertised clip.
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Originally Posted by infinus
In the new pic it would be the bottom half of the rim that has the product.
Hmm... doesnt look like it did that good of a job

You should have splashed some mud on it to really test it

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Old 05-16-10, 10:25 PM
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man, that sucks, was hoping this stuff did the trick

ive heard of waxing the rims, anyone done that? thought i read someone on here did that, but dont recall if it helped either.
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Unfortunately it is what I suspected. Another Armor All product fail. Thanks for trying though. I wouldn't keep using it because it may not be safe for all wheel finishes, and we all know how sensitive the stockers are to various chemicals.
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Originally Posted by primecut
Unfortunately it is what I suspected. Another Armor All product fail. Thanks for trying though. I wouldn't keep using it because it may not be safe for all wheel finishes, and we all know how sensitive the stockers are to various chemicals.
Well since it doesn't work I have no reason to keep wasting my money anyway
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My findings of his product are identical to Infineus's. Sorry guys....
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Originally Posted by matadorBP2
man, that sucks, was hoping this stuff did the trick

ive heard of waxing the rims, anyone done that? thought i read someone on here did that, but dont recall if it helped either.
Yes I've waxed the wheels and, althought it doesn't prevent the dust from sticking, it doesn't seem to stick as hard so is easier to wash. I have also applied a thin coat of petroleum jelly, Vaseline, etc., and it prevents sticking as well but nothing short of pad replacement will prevent the dust in the first place.
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Originally Posted by matadorBP2
man, that sucks, was hoping this stuff did the trick

ive heard of waxing the rims, anyone done that? thought i read someone on here did that, but dont recall if it helped either.
Yes waxing the rims is very good, tho tedious.

I've done this, tho I'm getting lazy now and want something easier.

C.
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Eagle One has a similar product that I used on my 350 and seemed to do a good job. I'm going to try that product on the Is-F rims and see what the results are.


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