Braking makes the wheels dirty!

"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll) 04/10/2017 at 14:37 • Filed to: None

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After 930 kms on German Autobahns, the wheels were fucking grey. And, as I predicted, the double spokes are a PITA to clean. Might as well bring a toothbrush next time.

benjrblant > Klaus Schmoll 04/10/2017 at 14:42

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Might even be easier to dismount the tire and wheel to submerge it in a giant ultrasonic tank.

For Sweden > Klaus Schmoll 04/10/2017 at 14:44

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We have ways of making you clean...

dogisbadob > Klaus Schmoll 04/10/2017 at 14:48

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Akebono ceramic pads FTW :)

Textured Soy Protein > Klaus Schmoll 04/10/2017 at 14:48

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Depending on what pads you have in there some of the BMW OEM pads can be rather dusty. The newer ones made by Textar are less dusty. Otherwise you can always look at aftermarket. Not sure if Akebono pads are common in Germany but their Euro Ceramic pads are similar stopping power to OE BMW pads but much less dusty.

Tripper > For Sweden 04/10/2017 at 14:49

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Ever use one of these, on wheels? I have always been curious as to how well they work.

For Sweden > Tripper 04/10/2017 at 14:51

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Unfortunately I have not tried these :/

EL_ULY > For Sweden 04/10/2017 at 14:51

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The Swiffer of car cleaning tools

Land_Yacht_225 > Klaus Schmoll 04/10/2017 at 14:52

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https://www.shop.brushhero.com/?utm_source=rightfootdown&utm_campaign=rightfootdown&utm_medium=blog

I saw this a couple days ago and I am planning on getting one for my chrome rims. It looks really cool and it’s water powered.

Klaus Schmoll > Textured Soy Protein 04/10/2017 at 14:53

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Good to know, thanks!

Klaus Schmoll > Land_Yacht_225 04/10/2017 at 14:56

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No washing the car in your driveway or wherever with a hose in Germany. Professional coin operated booths with oil separators or auto car wash.

Saracen > Klaus Schmoll 04/10/2017 at 14:59

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I’m loving the PCCB’s on my 997. The car will get dirty AF on long drives but the wheels never get brake dust.

For Sweden > EL_ULY 04/10/2017 at 15:00

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is that good or bad

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > For Sweden 04/10/2017 at 20:27

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Ok...I’ve been looking for something like this, I cannot do another 2 hour back-breaking leg-snapping day of scrubbing away at my wheels only to have them look about 80% clean at the end. Do you use one personally? Does it work?

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > Saracen 04/10/2017 at 20:27

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You lucky bastard

For Sweden > Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment 04/10/2017 at 20:31

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Have not used one, but I don’t know why it wouldn’t work.

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > For Sweden 04/10/2017 at 20:33

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I’m trying to scope them out right now...need something aggressive enough to really get the grime off, not aggressive enough to scratch the finish. I guess that’s the eternal car cleaning dilemma.