Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

[Buck91]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

I don't even have any interest in using this for any "black label" purposes but the answers provided here still beg the question "Given proper application, would this product offer potential as a paint protection?"

Sorry just devil advocating... Seems you've been pretty clear thats not the design nor intent.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

It would offer paint protection in the sense that it's really hard for anything to stick to it. It doesn't offer any UV protection, nor does it provide any sort of scratch resistance. So, yes, there is protection in a sense.

[ffboy]

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Yup, brake dust is terrible with german cars. This would come in real handy! And you don't have to drive too far to get a sufficient amount of dust on the wheels. Imagine the dust that get trapped on more complex wheels like on e34 bmw's that are a real pain to get off when allowed to bake in for some reason. I would love to have this.. even on euro focus, which also dusts alot i think the bmw's brakes and the euro focus's brakes are from the same manufacturer. ATe i think.. i think both use NAO pads.

[STRIFE]

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I just ordered a can from AG!!!!!!! Cannot wait to try it!!!

http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-brake-dust-barrier.html

[Marc08EX]

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Oooooooooo they're available already?!?! NICE!!!

Thanks for posting that.

[STRIFE]

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lol ^^ no problem....AG has FREE SHIPPING and NO minimums for the next couple of days!!

[Murr1525]

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Mike, what would be the way to apply this?

Does it need any sort of wiping/spreading, or the sprayer is able to get it spread out past/behind the spokes well enough?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Application is very straightforward: clean and dry the wheel at the very minimum (if you want to clay the wheels you certainly can) and then simply spray the product onto the surface and let it dry. It really is pretty much the same process as using a rattle can spray paint, really. That includes applying it sparingly so as to avoid any runs or drips. If you want to coat the inside of the wheels too, then you're probably best off removing the wheels, cleaning the back side, and then applying the product. Shooting through the spokes to reach the back of the wheel is probably not a good idea as you'll just never get a thorough, even application that way.

[Murr1525]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Not sure what it is called, but I was thinking of the 'barrel' part of the wheel, not the actual back of the spokes. But I think that is what you were saying.

[Buck91]

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Got a can on order from AG to try as well. You can really just spray this on and not worry about overspray on the rotor and pads? I made that mistake with some bike polish from Finish Line before and have to hit my rotors with isopropyl and fine sandpaper as well as replace the pads!

Of course, that was totally different stuff, mroe like a ****** frame wax, but still I want to be safe!

[STRIFE]

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Since all my vehicles have separate sets of winter wheels/tires....it works great, as i plan on treating my wheels prior to mounting onto the vehicle.

Mr Stoops, would using Wheel Brightener regularly strip away the barrier spray? To be honest, I don't think I need this product since my wheels are washed soooo regularly....but since I'm a car nut, and love Megs stuff....I just wanna try it (i should be receiving my can in a few days from AG...along with my bottle of Megs headlight protectant)

[Murr1525]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

I am wondering how the Brake Barrier washed with some UW&W in a bucket/spray bottle might work out, as opposed to my usual coating of nothing and Aluminum Wheel Wash each time.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Not sure what it is called, but I was thinking of the 'barrel' part of the wheel, not the actual back of the spokes. But I think that is what you were saying.

Yes, that's exactly what I was talking about.

Got a can on order from AG to try as well. You can really just spray this on and not worry about overspray on the rotor and pads? I made that mistake with some bike polish from Finish Line before and have to hit my rotors with isopropyl and fine sandpaper as well as replace the pads!

Of course, that was totally different stuff, mroe like a ****** frame wax, but still I want to be safe!

We have yet to see any sort of issue with the rotors or calipers, certainly not the pads, when spraying this onto a wheel. Sure, there's going to be over spray onto the rotors when applying to wheels mounted on the car, but even a light application of the brakes while backing out of the garage will take it off.

Since all my vehicles have separate sets of winter wheels/tires....it works great, as i plan on treating my wheels prior to mounting onto the vehicle.

Mr Stoops, would using Wheel Brightener regularly strip away the barrier spray? To be honest, I don't think I need this product since my wheels are washed soooo regularly....but since I'm a car nut, and love Megs stuff....I just wanna try it (i should be receiving my can in a few days from AG...along with my bottle of Megs headlight protectant)

Regular use of Wheel Brightener may, in time, remove it. But I can tell you that several applications of Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner have not taken it off the test area on my wheels. I can still see the line where I masked off the wheels so that I could apply it to just half the wheel for testing.

I am wondering how the Brake Barrier washed with some UW&W in a bucket/spray bottle might work out, as opposed to my usual coating of nothing and Aluminum Wheel Wash each time.

It does a great job at preventing brake dust and road grime from sticking to the wheels. If you're looking for a good spray on cleaning program for your wheels, give the new Ultimate Wash & Wax Anywhere a go. But really, if you use this product on your wheels they should clean up with just soap and water very easily.

[atikovi]

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I posted a question in the 101 forum and was directed to this message. Looks like this is what I need. I spent a few hours cleaning the inside of these old Mercedes wheels. My question there was,

"Is there anything you can spray on that would prevent brake dust from sticking? I used Ultimate on the smooth areas but you can't apply that in the intricate places."

Looks like this is made just for that. Should I use this over the entire inside of the wheels or can I use Ultimate on the easy to apply smooth parts of the wheel and use this on the hub area? Will the Ultimate prevent the brake dust from sticking as well as this new stuff?

[TJPark01]

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Very interested to see how this performs against Armor All Wheel Protectant. The Armor All works very well, but it's not perfect. For BMW owners a product like this is makes wheel cleaning a lot less painful. I'll have to give it the Pepsi challenge.