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Old 09-01-2000, 04:56 PM
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Default Whoa! Brake Dust!

It was the first week wash on the '01. The @#&! wheels took almost as long as the car itself! What is the best cleaner for the wheels? Should I use a brush? I know someone said wax'em recently but what's the best way to clean'em. Thanks.<p>GregP
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Old 09-01-2000, 05:11 PM
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Default Pledge Grab-It Refills work great...

Believe it or not, as long as the brake dust hasn't gotten wet (e.g. it's just dust, not dried on dust), the electrostatic Pledge Grab-It refills do GREAT.

I use them about once a week on my TT which creates just as much brake dust, but I might have it easier as the Avus wheels have more nooks and crannies...
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Default Re: Pledge Grab-It Refills work great...

Thanks Bill! I think my wife has some. I'll give it a try next time.<p>GregP
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Some crazy Boar Hair burshes offered by Stratmospehere. I've used similar products and they work really well.

Also, a nice coating of 5 of wax helps alot. Sealer wax or Caranuba works best in my experience....<p>-Cheng
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Washes off easily with a bucket & sponge - it's no big deal.
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Whoa is how you get brake dust! ;-)
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Put polish on the wheels, also, makes the dust come off easily.
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