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Old 04-18-2012, 08:43 AM
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Armour All Wheel Protectant. Clean wheels! Reduce brake dust!

Clean wheels! Reduce brake dust!
Brake dust was just a crappy fact of life until I tried Armor All Wheel Protectant. (haha - I sound like an infomercial). A few months ago a fellow PCA member recommended it and of course I was very skeptical and I didn't do anything about it. About 3 weeks ago I happened to notice it on a shelf at Pep Boys and decided what the heck, I will give it a try.

This stuff really works! Brake dust has been SIGNIFICANTLY reduced! Usually within a day or two I have a decent build-up but I have gone three weeks now with very little to show for it. Wheels look great! I washed the car last night again and the wheels cleaned right up so easily - and for those with the Lobster Forks (or mesh) wheels, you will know what a PITA they are to clean.

I HIGHLY recommend this product - especially for anyone with lighter finish wheels. Try it - you wont be disappointed!

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http://armorall.com/products/view_product.php?product_id=33&main_group=3&catego ry_index=wheel


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Old 04-18-2012, 02:44 PM
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I use it too. It really works.
Just make sure your wheels are really clean and dry before you apply!
No Im not affiliated with the company nor amI a rapper.LOL
 
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Thanks for posting this..! I have always wondered the results
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 03:43 PM
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I may have to try this too. I routinely wax my wheels, but the results wear off pretty quickly.
 
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I got BBS RS GTs, so I'll def have to try this
 
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That's why we've (some) have waxed wheels for years. The brake dust remains the same but what adheres to the wheel is little to none when the wheel is protected.
 
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Like the music! LOL
 
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What about for painted black wheels? Will this work?
 
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Or just pay like $18K for PCCB ;-)
 
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I am game to try this, thanks for the heads up.
 
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I'm going to try, too. Can't hurt!
 
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Hi everyone - thanks for positive feedback. Rep points would be appreciated!!
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PS. The ultimate irony - After 25 years of battling brake dust I bought my first set of black wheels LAST WEEK!! (HRE P40's!). Check out the new look!

 
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