20 polished rims and breakdust

[Mr CLuTcH]

Originally Posted by hot_rod

Eagle One makes a 2 in 1 cleaner, wheel and tire, that does a really good job.

OMG, thats all I use on my rims! Works AMAZINGLY well. But it's took bad I rarely use it because I wipe my wheels down EVERYDAY with a microfiber towel. Why? It's simple, the less time brake dust sits on the rims the better, because what's actually in break dust can corrode your rims and paint if left untreated for too long. It'll cause that orange/brown discoloration around the corners of your rims,....wanna avoid it, clean'em often. I do. Everyday.

[camarokidd23]

i wish i could clean them every day, its just not possible for me i try and clean everything everyweekend

[stasha87]

I use Mother's FX wheel cleaner for the break dust issue, then Smart wax wheel wax. I have the polished 20's, and XD's on my truck. This wheel cleaner is non abrasive.

[Moose]

Originally Posted by camarokidd23

every time i try and clean my rims im never really happy, im afraid to use anything on them cause i dont want them getting foggy but what do u know they look foggy. any suggestions? also even when i do get them looking good after a few rider]s they are covered in break dust again, is there any way to prevent this or at least limit it?

The wheels on the 5th Gen. are similar in finish to those on the C6. I've detailed my brothers C6 numerous times, and each time I've added a coat of Zaino to the rims. While it won't prevent brake dust, it will make removal very easy, and protect the wheels from pitting. And it does not leave any "hazing".

Get a good coat of wax/polish on the rims and you'll be fine.

Ed

[gofast908z]

Originally Posted by stirthepot

Use this http://www.p21s.com/products/bis_wc1.html

Can be bought at a lot of places, does an amazing job and it wont harm your wheel finish or your calipers.

This is what I use on client's cars that have wheels that cost more than my car lol. Best wheel cleaner out there. I've used this on SUPER delicate $20k wheels and it works great and perfectly safe too.

[hypurone]

Or you could just replace the pads with Hawk Ceramic's and avoid 80-90% of the dust in the first place and enjoy all the time you save and go drive the damn thing!

[shad2009]

Originally Posted by stirthepot

you do NOT want to use this product on our wheels. that is for untreated / bare metal. ALL of the Camaro wheels are clear coated. Using something intended for bare metal can damage the finish on clear coated wheels.

Originally Posted by 2LTRS

Beat me to it...

Don't use any metal polish on clear coat...

thanx for the info

[ron10]

i learned something

[68vert]

Someone would make a bundle if they invented a product that would prevent the dust from sticking to your rims. I tried waxing the driver side, but after a week, no visible difference from the passenger side.