SYNFULL
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I have polished wheels and they spot up if I get a drop of water on them and then need to be polished. This stuff works great at protecting the finish!!
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Junkman2008
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You can get the same results from using a sealant on your wheels. It doesn't keep the dirt off the wheels (nothing does), but it makes cleaning them much, much easier. That's why sealants make great wax. They not only offer the best protection but they last the longest too.
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Thanks for the info. I have Billet Specialty wheels on my truck. It's very difficult to keep them from spotting up. Junkman, what brand of sealant do you use?
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I use Adam's Machine Superwax but any quality synthetic sealant will work just fine.
thompsonracing
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The New Adam's Brilliant Glaze works well too. Keeps brake dust off the wheels. Use it on your glass and the water will bead right off. No need for wipers at highway speeds.
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As mentioned before a good quality synthetic sealant will do the trick,not only keeping them clean but you will also see the benefit against brake dust.
However there's no way to eliminate brake dust entirely because all friction linings are designed to wear. If the pads didn't wear, they'd damage the rotors - and pads are a lot cheaper to replace than rotors.
The buildup of brake dust can be reduced by applying a coating of synthetic sealant or a spray wax. The coating will reduce the tendency of brake dust to stick to the wheels while enhancing the wheel's appearance.
Please follow up with us and report the durability
However there's no way to eliminate brake dust entirely because all friction linings are designed to wear. If the pads didn't wear, they'd damage the rotors - and pads are a lot cheaper to replace than rotors.
The buildup of brake dust can be reduced by applying a coating of synthetic sealant or a spray wax. The coating will reduce the tendency of brake dust to stick to the wheels while enhancing the wheel's appearance.
Please follow up with us and report the durability
thompsonracing
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Yes, you'll still have the brake dust, but the sealants will help prevent the dust from sticking/embedding in the paint/metal. Then a little Green Wheel Cleaner with every wash and the dust comes right off! I like the brilliant glaze because you can apply it by hand and reach all the hard to reach places with a microfiber applicator.
I'm gonna give the Viper a scrubbin this weekend as it's filthy and will do a step-by-step on the wheels as they're nasty. I've tried a couple different pads and they all dump a ton of dust. I'm running the Mintex Reds now because they are more quiet on low speed stops. They shed more dust, but that's the trade-off.
I'm gonna give the Viper a scrubbin this weekend as it's filthy and will do a step-by-step on the wheels as they're nasty. I've tried a couple different pads and they all dump a ton of dust. I'm running the Mintex Reds now because they are more quiet on low speed stops. They shed more dust, but that's the trade-off.
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Now I don't know if they make them for the Vipers, but Wagner Thermo-Quiet brake pads produce an extremely small amount of brake dust to the point that most would say they produce no dust at all. I have been using them for a while now and my wheels are never an issue to clean. They appear to have no dust on them at all at cleaning time. They stop on a dime and have a lifetime warranty if bought at O'Reilly's Auto Parts. I highly recommend those pads if you want no dust on your wheels.
jdeft1
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I am a big fan of Honda Pro Polish. I've used this product on all my vipers and bikes and find it to be very good at keeping the brake dust at bay....as well as keeping a good shine on all my toys.
