armos2k

Im currently using xp10 brake pads all around, which creates extreme dust on the rims. Very hard to clean off just by using regular wheel cleaners.

Anyone know of any good products/tips i could use to make my job easier?

thanks

AP1ChowFun

Link

BlackBearTX

Lol I would disagree based on what mickeyC said, (that is my thread), it is an acidic wheel cleaner and should only be used for serious build up. My best advice would be to consider applying a wheel wax every so often to help repel the brake dust.

coldfire

Agreed, prevent when possible. I've seen P21S Gel do some amazing things when you let it soak on there for an hour or two as well.

krshultz

I haven't done the testing myself, as I don't currently own a track car. With that said, I'm a bit skeptical that any wheel wax is going to withstand the high heat of racing brake pads slowing a car down at a track day. My old Honda Challenge car saw rotor temperatures well over 1000*F, and that was seven years ago. Brake pads have gotten a lot better since then, and in so doing, they're going to generate more heat.

Heck, my own experience with wheel wax on a street driven / autocrossed S2000 wasn't all that great. I tried Swissvax Autobahn. Its durability was basically nonexistent. For whatever it's worth, this is my car, on moderately aggressive brake pads, at street and autocross speeds.

My advice for people doing track events is to do one of two things. Option one is to keep after your wheels, and clean them as quickly as possible after a track event, preferably the same day. Option two is to do track events on a set of wheels that you don't care about. Someone's takeoff OE wheels would be perfect.

Just my 0.02. Perhaps the synthetics (Zaino, Jetseal, AJT, and so on) would fare better under track day conditions. If you already have a sealant that offers good durability, it's certainly worth a try. I'd be interested to know how well it works.

espelirS2K

It also depends on what wheel cleaners you're using. I'd suggest picking up some Megs Wheel Brightener and dilute it 3:1. That'll do the trick on almost anything

*disclaimer- don't use this on anodized finishes. IT WILL ruin them. I am not liable for someone not using acidic wheel cleaners improperly

armos2k

thanks to all for your advice! i will give it a try!

i think i read somewhere that a ceramic cleaner would also work