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FurySS · 10-31-2011, 10:53 PM

FWIW - I put the Adam's Brilliant Glaze on my wheels (polished 20's), and the dust does not seem to stick as easily.

SSTG · 10-31-2011, 10:56 PM

Believe it or not this stuff really works.

http://www.armorall.com/img/products...protectant.jpg

monstertodd · 10-31-2011, 10:57 PM

Awesome, I just got my car back from the installer.

brake dust assessment will require a bit more long term analysis, however, I'm happy to report that I had ZERO brake noise on my way home from the dealer.

Yellow Camaro · 10-31-2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSTG

Believe it or not this stuff really works.

http://www.armorall.com/img/products/exterior/r_arm_wheel_protectant.jpg

I tried that after reading many great reviews. Maybe it had to do with my application, but I found the wheels still dusted pretty bad, but it was noticeably shifted to the outward perimeter of the rim. Like the center of the wheels stayed clean and the dust collected in sort of a slinged/swirl pattern on the outermost 2-3 inches of the wheels perimeter. I had really made an effort to coat heavily and evenly....I dunno...

helmincamaro · 10-31-2011, 11:02 PM

I got ceramics too..... amazing the difference, only time they really dust is if I'm riding the brakes hard..... which is often

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Heaven_is_inferno_orange · 10-31-2011, 11:03 PM

ceramic pads + coating the rims = Win.

Your Brembo calipers arent the cause. However if you ever start getting large amounts of brake dust on just one rim, have the brakes checked.

helmincamaro · 10-31-2011, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSTG

Believe it or not this stuff really works.

http://www.armorall.com/img/products...protectant.jpg

I got some of that stuff, works great too.... although its about empty now and I think its less potent, dust easier... time for a refill

oldfriend · 10-31-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by angie7

Clean the wheels, drive 10 miles to pick up my kids from school and the wheels look like crap. Is this normal for the brembos??? Its awful. I nvr wld have gotten polished wheels if I knew it was gonna b like this...sigh

Easy fix , do not use the brakes , or get a set of flat /matte black wells , i do like the second option better , but one never knows !

SSTG · 10-31-2011, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow Camaro

I tried that after reading many great reviews. Maybe it had to do with my application, but I found the wheels still dusted pretty bad, but it was noticeably shifted to the outward perimeter of the rim. Like the center of the wheels stayed clean and the dust collected in sort of a slinged/swirl pattern on the outermost 2-3 inches of the wheels perimeter. I had really made an effort to coat heavily and evenly....I dunno...

Might sound stupid, but did you make sure there was nothing on that part of the wheel and that they were dry?
I have used it several times on different cars, with excellent results.
Only thing I don't know is how it would do on Polished wheels (no clear coat)?

Only down fall is cost and how long it lasts. Typically 10-14 days.

skinman · 10-31-2011, 11:07 PM

Thought I was the only one wigging out about brake dust... lol

monstertodd · 10-31-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by skinman

Thought I was the only one wigging out about brake dust... lol

No sir, you are not alone. lol.

SSGUNNER · 11-01-2011, 12:48 AM

Mine are midnight silver also and the dust is there. I will soon powder coat or paint my wheels black. Of course it'll be much cheaper to paint em. The dust doesnt bug me, the sqeakyness of the brakes do.

LimaCharlie · 11-01-2011, 12:51 AM

I wipe down my wheels twice a week and basically destroy the rag with all the brake dust. I'm glad GM gave the Camaro simple 5-spoke wheels. It would be a nightmare to clean if the wheels were more complex in design.

Android42019 · 11-01-2011, 04:25 AM

i spray just a tiny bit of armor all spray detailer on them when i wash the car and it kept em dust free

10-31-2011, 11:03 PM	#34
Heaven_is_inferno_orange Savage Setsuna Drives: 16' 2SS, 12 ZL1, RIP Sasuke Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fort Knox KY Posts: 1,379 View My Garage	ceramic pads + coating the rims = Win. Your Brembo calipers arent the cause. However if you ever start getting large amounts of brake dust on just one rim, have the brakes checked. __________________ Sasuke's Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5352161&posted=1#post5352161

10-31-2011, 11:07 PM	#38
skinman Drives: Convertible Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 858 View My Garage	Thought I was the only one wigging out about brake dust... lol __________________

11-01-2011, 12:48 AM	#40
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,272	Mine are midnight silver also and the dust is there. I will soon powder coat or paint my wheels black. Of course it'll be much cheaper to paint em. The dust doesnt bug me, the sqeakyness of the brakes do. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

11-01-2011, 12:51 AM	#41
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I wipe down my wheels twice a week and basically destroy the rag with all the brake dust. I'm glad GM gave the Camaro simple 5-spoke wheels. It would be a nightmare to clean if the wheels were more complex in design. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

11-01-2011, 04:25 AM	#42
Android42019 The Black Emerald Drives: '17 ZL1, '08 Trailblazer, '11 1LTRS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DFW Metroplex Posts: 781 View My Garage	i spray just a tiny bit of armor all spray detailer on them when i wash the car and it kept em dust free __________________

10-31-2011, 10:53 PM	#29
FurySS Furious Shine Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 669	FWIW - I put the Adam's Brilliant Glaze on my wheels (polished 20's), and the dust does not seem to stick as easily.

10-31-2011, 10:56 PM	#30
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	Believe it or not this stuff really works. http://www.armorall.com/img/products...protectant.jpg

10-31-2011, 10:57 PM	#31
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Awesome, I just got my car back from the installer. brake dust assessment will require a bit more long term analysis, however, I'm happy to report that I had ZERO brake noise on my way home from the dealer.

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