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!

Entertaining little video from Armor All -
http://armorall.com/products/view_product.php?product_id=33&main_group=3&catego ry_index=wheel


PS. rep points would be appreciated!

 

Interesting video. I wonder if I can apply it to the entire car.

 

I used the Meguairs version with decent success as well. I have black powdercoated wheels.

 

Great information. I'm in the process of trying to replace my Sport Design wheels primarily because I hate having to re-clean the wheels after a simple trip to the gas station and back.
Thanks for the heads-up.

 

When you're ready to replace you're pads, change to the Hawk ceramic pads. Significantly reduced brake dust and stop shorter than the factory pads too.

 

I saw a car this weekend with wheels that looked ok, but on close inspection, looked wet with an oily finish. Does this leave a visible film? Thanks.

 

+1 for Armor All Wheel Protectant (and to SlateC2S for writing it up). I've been using this stuff for a little while now with great results. You have to apply it when it's warm though (follow the directions). Not sticky or glossy or oily. It even works pretty good in the rain.

Use your hose or a leaf blower to clean the wheel. Just don't touch your wheels with anything, but especially your finger. Breaks the coating and you start getting dust buildup where you touched it.