[Bernster]

I have the beautiful 9 spoke wheels on my 1SG with performance package. They are constantly accumulating brake dust. Cleaning lasts about 2 days. Is there any protectant that can be applied to keep them clean longer?

 

[caddycruiser]

Any synthetic/polymer sealer should do the trick. I use Klasse All-In-One on our cars' wheels, occasionally topping with a coat of Klasse Sealant Glaze. It's one of the most hearty, longest lasting, and highest shine sealants available--imported straight from Germany.

There's also a wheel specific wax intended to combat just what you described--excess brake dust build up--while covering the wheels with a slick and long-lasting seal. It's called Wheel Wax. I've never used it because I've had such great results from Klasse (which I also use on the paint), but others seem to like it.

On the other hand, one thing you DON'T want to use on wheels is your typical full/partial carnauba wax, as it will simply melt and break down quickly with the heat from the wheels.

 

[Rondog]

The best thing to do is get ceramic brake pads. They are almost totally dustless. This what I did and that took care of my problem. Got mine from the Tire Rack.

 

[shaf]

I second the Klasse recommendation. I also use All In One to wax my car and have for several years. It is very easy to use, leaves no residue and last a long time. It is a great product.

Shaf

 

[davc]

yes .. i'd agree with with the Klasse on wheels ... but recently i've been using a product called ReJex ... works well on wheels and i used it on the nose and mirrors ... makes the Love Bugs , in Florida, quite a bit easier to remove .... Klasse would work as well ... but i found ReJex a litte easier to use .... i also dust wheels/car with California Duster daily ...

i also tried the Klasse on my side and rear windows on my SUV ... they stay cleaner much, much longer .... and using the duster cleans them right up ..

 

[seveputter]

Change the brake pads, for short money, to ceramic, then apply wheel wax. Your rims will stay clean as long as the body of your car. I changed to 20" rims from MC2ing, bright polished chrome. Once a week i just run a mini california duster over them and they are perfect.