Why has no one invented....
02-14-2008, 05:07 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Why has no one invented....
It seems with all the products and technology today that someone would have invented a product that would repell brake dust. I can't believe everytime I take my vette out,that I have to wipe down my chrome wheels. Seems like you could make Millions with a brake dust repellent. Something to keep the dust from sticking to the wheels.
02-14-2008, 05:10 PM
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02-14-2008, 05:18 PM
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believe me, if it could be invented, it would have been. brake dust has been around on the Mercedes since the early 1970s. that makes this a 30+ year problem. same with BMWs, too. the only good thing is most Corvette owners take better care of their wheels so the dust doesn't stay on long enough to damage the wheel which it will do.
02-14-2008, 05:19 PM
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It seems with all the products and technology today that someone would have invented a product that would repell brake dust. I can't believe everytime I take my vette out,that I have to wipe down my chrome wheels. Seems like you could make Millions with a brake dust repellent. Something to keep the dust from sticking to the wheels.
02-14-2008, 05:25 PM
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Burning Brakes
It amazes me how many cars (non Vettes) I see where the front rims are gray and the back ones are silver. Don't these people ever wash their cars? (which should include the wheels)
02-14-2008, 05:28 PM
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Some, but different pads that produce less dust are better. When I switched my pads I went from wiping the wheels every day to just washing them when the rest of the car needed it...
On the 2005s the old pads were replaced for free under a recall because of terrible squeaking. They stopped doing that quickly and now say the squeak is normal. Guess it cost GM too much.
On the 2005s the old pads were replaced for free under a recall because of terrible squeaking. They stopped doing that quickly and now say the squeak is normal. Guess it cost GM too much.
02-14-2008, 06:22 PM
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Hmm,...
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02-14-2008, 07:11 PM
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believe me, if it could be invented, it would have been. brake dust has been around on the Mercedes since the early 1970s. that makes this a 30+ year problem. same with BMWs, too. the only good thing is most Corvette owners take better care of their wheels so the dust doesn't stay on long enough to damage the wheel which it will do.
02-14-2008, 07:15 PM
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It seems with all the products and technology today that someone would have invented a product that would repell brake dust. I can't believe everytime I take my vette out,that I have to wipe down my chrome wheels. Seems like you could make Millions with a brake dust repellent. Something to keep the dust from sticking to the wheels.
? michelin makes a great product that i have utilized on my caddy. what's the name on the can you say? "BRAKE DUST REPELLENT"! comes in a blue 15 oz. spray can and is quite effective. directions: 1) spray a light even coat on a clean, dry wheel. 2) allow foam to break down for approx. 15 seconds. 3) wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth. DONE. www.petroferm.com 
(there are others also)
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02-14-2008, 07:18 PM
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Melting Slicks
I use Eagle One on my chrome rims. Brake dust is not a problem. Don't get me wrong, there is brake dust but not anywhere near what there had been before using it.
02-14-2008, 07:27 PM
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what cave have you been living in ? michelin makes a great product that i have utilized on my caddy. what's the name on the can you say? "BRAKE DUST REPELLENT"! comes in a blue 15 oz. spray can and is quite effective. directions: 1) spray a light even coat on a clean, dry wheel. 2) allow foam to break down for approx. 15 seconds. 3) wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth. DONE. www.petroferm.com (there are others also)
? michelin makes a great product that i have utilized on my caddy. what's the name on the can you say? "BRAKE DUST REPELLENT"! comes in a blue 15 oz. spray can and is quite effective. directions: 1) spray a light even coat on a clean, dry wheel. 2) allow foam to break down for approx. 15 seconds. 3) wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth. DONE. www.petroferm.com (there are others also)Last edited by socalenergyman; 02-14-2008 at 07:32 PM.