HHR SS wheels vs. Brake dust.
11-03-2010, 03:36 PM
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HHR SS wheels vs. Brake dust.
How do you guys clean your wheels, and how long do they stay clean? I seams that everyday i turn around and there is brake dust on the wheels again. This doesnt make any sense because i mainly do highway driving where i do not have to use my brakes that much. So i am just trying to get some ideas and see if there are any tricks to keeping them clean. Thanks 
11-03-2010, 06:42 PM
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Welcome to the SS Rim Cleaning Club! I clean my wheels twice as much as I wash the entire car. And don't you just love the rust that sets up on the rotor surface after you wash them. These rotors seem to rust easier than any car I've ever owned. I've got the Brembo's but I assume the regular SS brakes are just as bad(dust and rust).
Haven't found a secret cleaning method yet. Keep them waxed.It makes cleaning a little easier.
I kind of hope the originals wear out early so I can replace them with something less dusty.
Haven't found a secret cleaning method yet. Keep them waxed.It makes cleaning a little easier.
I kind of hope the originals wear out early so I can replace them with something less dusty.
11-03-2010, 07:41 PM
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How do you guys clean your wheels, and how long do they stay clean? I seams that everyday i turn around and there is brake dust on the wheels again. This doesnt make any sense because i mainly do highway driving where i do not have to use my brakes that much. So i am just trying to get some ideas and see if there are any tricks to keeping them clean. Thanks
. I do use a microfiber to wipe the wheels down frequently. I'd rather stop than shine.
11-03-2010, 07:49 PM
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Same problem here. I usually wash my SS once a week but dust the wheels off every two days. More, if it rains. When it is time for brakes, I am going with better pads. After I wash it, I throw some wax on the wheels and that does help some.
Dave
Dave
11-03-2010, 07:53 PM
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I know your what mean you take the time to clean the rims and with in 200 miles the rims were black again..I couldn't take it any longer I only had 11,500 miles on the vehicle I didn't need brakes but this is what I did.... I installed a full set of EBC (red) brake pads...no more brake dust ....
11-04-2010, 05:43 AM
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For those of us with "stock" brakes, here's what I do (and it's a bit of a PITA). Get one of those bug sponges from pep boys (with the fabric netting) soak it in water, and load it up with car wash gel. Wet the wheel down and keep it wet, then rub with the soap-filled sponge. The soap prevents scratches and the netting clears the dust. Just make sure you put a lot of soap. Then, polish wheel as usual.
11-04-2010, 06:52 AM
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11-04-2010, 11:55 AM
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I know your what mean you take the time to clean the rims and with in 200 miles the rims were black again..I couldn't take it any longer I only had 11,500 miles on the vehicle I didn't need brakes but this is what I did.... I installed a full set of EBC (red) brake pads...no more brake dust ....
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