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Old 04-05-2014, 10:13 AM
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anyone try using these? I have a 2010 a5 & the brake dust between car washing is brutal.
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You should seal your wheels. I would recommend opti-coat. There are also other good sealers but don't last as much. Will make the job of cleaning your wheels much easier. Before applying the sealer, make sure you clean the wheels (sonar wheel cleaner is good). You can even clay them if you want.

I don't have any experience with brake dust shields, but I assume you can over-heat the brakes.

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I have installed MGP Caliper covers and they have been great for keeping the break dust down. My wheels are always pretty clean.
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anyone try using these? I have a 2010 a5 & the brake dust between car washing is brutal.
looking for solutions
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Originally Posted by phoneboy6
I have installed MGP Caliper covers and they have been great for keeping the break dust down. My wheels are always pretty clean.
If you get a chance, can you snap a close up pic of ur caliper cover on your car. Thx
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Here you go
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personally I use this stuff and it helps a lot with brake dust.....
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Looks good thanks for the pic.
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