[jsh139]

Zaino polish.

[BurnsWRC]

any recommendations on something that removes old brake dust?

[lokutus1]

Originally Posted by BurnsWRC

any recommendations on something that removes old brake dust?

nothing works better than good old elbow grease. i've found that most wheel cleaners only get the brembos partially clean if there is a lot of dust. i would suggest putting some sort of wax that will reduce the adherence of dust and just trying to keep on top of it.

[BurnsWRC]

Originally Posted by lokutus1

nothing works better than good old elbow grease. i've found that most wheel cleaners only get the brembos partially clean if there is a lot of dust. i would suggest putting some sort of wax that will reduce the adherence of dust and just trying to keep on top of it.

i tried simple green...no luck

gonna luck into some harder stuff...any idea if it affects the paint on the rims?

[lokutus1]

i know rejex is safe for your rims and is very good at repelling dust. you'll still get some, but it will come off much, much easier. a simple spray with some water from a hose will get most of the dust off after you apply the rejex. you have to get the wheel clean first though. as for wheel cleaners, i would read the label to make sure it's paint safe. then spray and scrub with a semi stiff brush. then use a rag around your finger to get into the little nooks and crannies. takes some time, but it works.

[La Mer]

1. Claybar
2. Meguiars "Mirror Glaze" Polish
3. Mothers Carnuba paste

[non-ricer]

1. dawn
2. mothers claybar/detail spray
3. klasse AIO
4. klasse sealant/glaze
5. 3M perfect-it wax

[DARKSTI]

Originally Posted by BurnsWRC

any recommendations on something that removes old brake dust?

Try Poorboys Spray and Rinse or Eagle 1 A2Z

[Stargazer]

Originally Posted by BurnsWRC

gonna luck into some harder stuff...any idea if it affects the paint on the rims?

I found that Meguiar's Hot Rims works really well and is safe for wheels. On my old car I found that it made my silver unpainted calipers silver again. Spray it on, agitate it with a brush and then spray it off.

[DARKSTI]

Oh and guys, if you are going to polish or claybar before you wax, you shouldnt use dawn. Use a good carwash. My favs:
Meguiars NXT
Poorboys Super Slick and Suds
Meguiars Gold Class

[Stargazer]

Originally Posted by non-ricer

1. dawn
2. mothers claybar/detail spray
3. klasse AIO
4. klasse sealant/glaze
5. 3M perfect-it wax

Personally, I like to build up layers of wax over time instead of starting over by removing all of it first. How often do you do those steps and how long does it take you?

[SupraToWRX]

Klasse AIO followed by their Sealant Glaze is really good stuff.

[docd187]

Originally Posted by SupraToWRX

Klasse AIO followed by their Sealant Glaze is really good stuff.

That's exactly what I use and I get a perfect finish every time with minimal effort.

[docd187]

Originally Posted by Stargazer

Personally, I like to build up layers of wax over time instead of starting over by removing all of it first. How often do you do those steps and how long does it take you?

I do the same exact process. I usually use dawn and claybar once every two months or so. The Klasse Sealant Glaze is some pretty good stuff though. I've had one layer on for three or four months and water was still beading on the paint and after a wash it still felt smooth as a baby's a$$.

[BobeRT-]

It seems like alot of people use Meg NXT, i just put 2 coats of it on my car, looks nice. I tryed the mothers paste wax, and i didn't like the way it came off.