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MountaineerTom · 11-13-2014, 12:29 AM

Are they hard to keep clean looking being satin colored?

Ryanbabz71 · 11-13-2014, 04:52 AM

With the stock brake pads my gloss black were impossible to keep looking clean. Even a short drive they were so dusty. Changed to hawk pads, these made a huge improvement I can drive and it takes quite awhile to notice any dust on them.

Ryan

Rainbow1616 · 11-13-2014, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

With the stock brake pads my gloss black were impossible to keep looking clean. Even a short drive they were so dusty. Changed to hawk pads, these made a huge improvement I can drive and it takes quite awhile to notice any dust on them.

Ryan

DITTO. I didn't think it would make that much of a difference but boy was I wrong!

Sir Nuke · 11-13-2014, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MountaineerTom

Are they hard to keep clean looking being satin colored?

actually not hard at all......just remember, they are clear coated. So all you need to do is treat them like any other painted surface, piece of cake!

SSJ455 · 11-13-2014, 06:33 AM

I don't have the Brembos on my RS and I have to say that the brakes don't shed much dust. I can drive all week without having to clean the wheels (Midnight Silver).

MountaineerTom · 11-13-2014, 11:25 AM

Thanks for the replies. My polished wheels don't seem to get too dirty from break dust (non Brembo's). Thinking about getting some satin black style 41's and was wondering about that. I didn't realize the style 41's were clear coated too.

CHMSC · 11-13-2014, 11:31 AM

Soap and water not hard

Sir Nuke · 11-13-2014, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MountaineerTom

Thanks for the replies. My polished wheels don't seem to get too dirty from break dust (non Brembo's). Thinking about getting some satin black style 41's and was wondering about that. I didn't realize the style 41's were clear coated too.

oops.....not sure the factory satins were clear coated.....however, just like CHMSC mentioned......simple soap and water works like a champ.

Ryanbabz71 · 11-13-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SSJ455

I don't have the Brembos on my RS and I have to say that the brakes don't shed much dust. I can drive all week without having to clean the wheels (Midnight Silver).

My stock rims didn't show much but after I got the black rims it really showed up especially since it was a brownish color

Ryan

SGOS252382 · 11-15-2014, 09:13 AM

Very easy to clean compared to my Forgestar F14s and TSW Nurburgrings. Those wheels I mentioned are a PIA to clean compared to the ZL1 style wheels.

EVIL 2SS · 08-24-2015, 01:17 PM

I just bought some FR style 41's in Satin black and wonder if there is any harm if they are cleaned with products, other than soap and water?? I go to my local hand-wash place sometimes and don't want them to clean them with anything that may harm the finish.

Soloshawn · 08-24-2015, 03:45 PM

I have the ZL1 Factory Reproductions in Aluminum with HPS pads on Brembo brakes and surprisingly enough they are not getting dirty under track day use. Very surprised as the stock rims did get dirty with the same setup.

seven · 08-24-2015, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EVIL 2SS

I just bought some FR style 41's in Satin black and wonder if there is any harm if they are cleaned with products, other than soap and water?? I go to my local hand-wash place sometimes and don't want them to clean them with anything that may harm the finish.

This has been covered in another thread but I coated my with Optimum Gloss coat which should last a good 2years. It deepened the color but did not leave them glossy at all. When I drive, if they do get wet by the time I drive it home....all the water and dirt has flown off as it doesn't stick to the rims. It has been recommended to was them with car soap and water only.

Demon War Horse · 08-24-2015, 08:51 PM

I put Zaino Clear Seal on mine... Might try that optimum next. Stock pads dust like mad!

I use quick detail spray (meguires or Zaino Z6) on mine with a microfiber. Good to go.

11-13-2014, 12:29 AM	#1
MountaineerTom Drives: Summit White 2014 2LT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: South Carolina Posts: 134	How hard to keep satin Factory Reproduction wheels clean? Are they hard to keep clean looking being satin colored?

11-13-2014, 04:52 AM	#2
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	With the stock brake pads my gloss black were impossible to keep looking clean. Even a short drive they were so dusty. Changed to hawk pads, these made a huge improvement I can drive and it takes quite awhile to notice any dust on them. Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

11-13-2014, 06:33 AM	#5
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	I don't have the Brembos on my RS and I have to say that the brakes don't shed much dust. I can drive all week without having to clean the wheels (Midnight Silver). __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

11-13-2014, 11:31 AM	#7
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Soap and water not hard __________________

08-24-2015, 08:51 PM	#14
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I put Zaino Clear Seal on mine... Might try that optimum next. Stock pads dust like mad! I use quick detail spray (meguires or Zaino Z6) on mine with a microfiber. Good to go. __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

11-13-2014, 11:25 AM	#6
MountaineerTom Drives: Summit White 2014 2LT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: South Carolina Posts: 134	Thanks for the replies. My polished wheels don't seem to get too dirty from break dust (non Brembo's). Thinking about getting some satin black style 41's and was wondering about that. I didn't realize the style 41's were clear coated too.

11-15-2014, 09:13 AM	#10
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Very easy to clean compared to my Forgestar F14s and TSW Nurburgrings. Those wheels I mentioned are a PIA to clean compared to the ZL1 style wheels.

08-24-2015, 01:17 PM	#11
EVIL 2SS Drives: 2011 2SS / Black / Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 21	I just bought some FR style 41's in Satin black and wonder if there is any harm if they are cleaned with products, other than soap and water?? I go to my local hand-wash place sometimes and don't want them to clean them with anything that may harm the finish.

08-24-2015, 03:45 PM	#12
Soloshawn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 191	I have the ZL1 Factory Reproductions in Aluminum with HPS pads on Brembo brakes and surprisingly enough they are not getting dirty under track day use. Very surprised as the stock rims did get dirty with the same setup.