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ZuperZport · 01-20-2015, 10:40 PM

Quick detailing question guys -
I'm fanatical about keeping my ZL1 flawless at all times...loyal Zaino user...just my favorite stuff....car always looks perfect. Now I enjoy driving the car as much as I can and find it easy to maintain a shine between rides with the The Cali Duster and some Z Gloss Enhancer. The only area of the ZL1 that consistently gets filthy are the wheels with brake dust. I have the polished wheels and even a quick 30 minute cruise gets them covered in dust. I usually have to break out the hose and wash the wheels each time. Can you guys recommend some tips to keep the wheels cleaner longer? I have hand waxed them several times to help in spraying them clean with water but the brake dust is just too tough and hand washing is needed. I'm not complaining and really enjoy taking care of the car but any thing that cuts down on cleaning time and maximizes driving time is a plus. Thanks in advance.

(FYI - Just noticed a post regarding brake pads right after I posted and it goes into the dust issue....some good ideas there.)

Below pic from ZMax Drag Night back in the fall. COPO driver was everyone's favorite NASCAR personality with the "assassin" g-friend. They lined us up but they wanted him to make solo runs. Nevertheless a fun night at the drags with the ZL1!

01-20-2015, 10:40 PM	#1
ZuperZport Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NC Posts: 3	ZL1 Wheels - Cleaning Tips? Quick detailing question guys - I'm fanatical about keeping my ZL1 flawless at all times...loyal Zaino user...just my favorite stuff....car always looks perfect. Now I enjoy driving the car as much as I can and find it easy to maintain a shine between rides with the The Cali Duster and some Z Gloss Enhancer. The only area of the ZL1 that consistently gets filthy are the wheels with brake dust. I have the polished wheels and even a quick 30 minute cruise gets them covered in dust. I usually have to break out the hose and wash the wheels each time. Can you guys recommend some tips to keep the wheels cleaner longer? I have hand waxed them several times to help in spraying them clean with water but the brake dust is just too tough and hand washing is needed. I'm not complaining and really enjoy taking care of the car but any thing that cuts down on cleaning time and maximizes driving time is a plus. Thanks in advance. (FYI - Just noticed a post regarding brake pads right after I posted and it goes into the dust issue....some good ideas there.) Below pic from ZMax Drag Night back in the fall. COPO driver was everyone's favorite NASCAR personality with the "assassin" g-friend. They lined us up but they wanted him to make solo runs. Nevertheless a fun night at the drags with the ZL1! Attached Images Last edited by ZuperZport; 01-20-2015 at 11:00 PM.