How are you cleaning your wheels?

snareman · 07-03-2021, 11:26 PM

I have the 825 Bicolor wheels and love them, but wow do the black parts of the wheel show a ton of brake dust and it's a pain to clean off from all of the little parts of the wheels. The dust doesn't get cleaned off in the touchless washes (or even the one time I ran it through the regular wash). I guess I'm going to have to get a wheel brush to clean in all the areas.

Has anyone used some of the wheel sealers like this stuff?
https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-sio2-wheel-seal.html

How easy was it to apply, how long does it last and how well does it do for repelling brake dust?

themnmd · 07-04-2021, 12:16 AM

CarPro iron x for the dust. Ceramic coating for wheels. Doesn't really stop the dust but way easier to clean. I use CarPro hydro lite 2. It's a spray on wash off , I get 6 - 8 weeks per application. Tip make sure wheels are perfectly clean or ceramic coating will seal in the dirt. Of course you can use a coating that lasts longer, I use the hydro lite because it's convenient. Oh I use both with a power washer, not a must though.

LuckyBrand · 07-04-2021, 10:38 AM

I have the 826 bi-color's and these things are a nightmare to keep clean. Honestly the pads BMW uses create way to much dust. Hopefully there might be some aftermarket low dust pads in the future we can try if they don't cost to much.

I bought some of those wheel woolies and just scrub a dub dub. My pressure washer doesn't do much and I have to scrub every time. I think a coating would help some but I think it's just something were going to have to deal with unfortunately.

modat · 07-04-2021, 10:55 AM

I use ps brake buster. Spray it on, agitate and rinse off.

But yes, they don't stay clean. You need to stay on top of them

chicagofan00 · 07-04-2021, 11:36 AM

I use one of the mini California dusters to dust off the wheels of my vehicles every so often. Doesn't get them perfectly clean but it will help with them from getting too bad.

snareman · 07-04-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyBrand

I have the 826 bi-color's and these things are a nightmare to keep clean. Honestly the pads BMW uses create way to much dust. Hopefully there might be some aftermarket low dust pads in the future we can try if they don't cost to much.

I bought some of those wheel woolies and just scrub a dub dub. My pressure washer doesn't do much and I have to scrub every time. I think a coating would help some but I think it's just something were going to have to deal with unfortunately.

I can imagine the 826's have even more small areas to get in to clean. I was thinking about getting them on the LCI, but it does give me at least a slight pause.

I was wondering about the pressure washer at the DIY place, but it sounds like that's not a great solution either.

snareman · 07-04-2021, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by themnmd

CarPro iron x for the dust. Ceramic coating for wheels. Doesn't really stop the dust but way easier to clean. I use CarPro hydro lite 2. It's a spray on wash off , I get 6 - 8 weeks per application. Tip make sure wheels are perfectly clean or ceramic coating will seal in the dirt. Of course you can use a coating that lasts longer, I use the hydro lite because it's convenient. Oh I use both with a power washer, not a must though.

I like the idea of spray on. I'll have to look into it

Nettles · 07-04-2021, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I use one of the mini California dusters to dust off the wheels of my vehicles every so often. Doesn't get them perfectly clean but it will help with them from getting too bad.

You do what?

chicagofan00 · 07-04-2021, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nettles

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I use one of the mini California dusters to dust off the wheels of my vehicles every so often. Doesn't get them perfectly clean but it will help with them from getting too bad.

You do what?

One of these:

California Car Duster 62447-8B Mini Duster https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LRHGM...4KVX08KGS45AF1

Works great to dust the wheels off between washes.

BMdoubleUTIFUL · 07-04-2021, 02:05 PM

I can confirm it takes about 15 minutes per wheel to include the brake calipers

Limegrntaln · 07-14-2021, 04:08 AM

Carbon Ceramics.

SickGTR · 07-14-2021, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Carbon Ceramics.

Bingo!!!! LOL

Limegrntaln · 07-14-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sickgtr

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Originally Posted by limegrntaln

carbon ceramics.

bingo!!!! Lol

🙌🙌🙌

SickGTR · 07-14-2021, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

🙌🙌🙌

With all the products and towels, plus the aggrivation

Carbon breaks seem cheap

snareman · 07-14-2021, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SickGTR

With all the products and towels, plus the aggrivation

Carbon breaks seem cheap

at $8000?

SickGTR · 07-14-2021, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by snareman

at $8000?

LOL. It is a big price tag.

Limegrntaln · 07-14-2021, 11:20 PM

After owning half a dozen cars with Brembos and black wheels, I'll gladly pay the $8,100 for CCBs. Brake dust makes the car look like it hasn't been washed in a week, if you drive it 5 miles.

yes2pfs · 07-15-2021, 05:13 PM

I’m thinking of ordering the 825’s on Alpine White. Does anyone know if the Orbit Grey finish hides the brake dust better than the others?

sansri · 07-15-2021, 11:32 PM

Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus works great - usually doesn’t need any agitation to clean the wheel. I would recommend trying that.

snareman · 07-16-2021, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by yes2pfs

I’m thinking of ordering the 825’s on Alpine White. Does anyone know if the Orbit Grey finish hides the brake dust better than the others?

I bet it would. One of the reasons my 825 bi-colors show the dust so much is because the inner parts are black. If the whole wheel was essentially brake dust color I imagine that would go a ways towards hiding it some.

snareman · 07-16-2021, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sansri

Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus works great - usually doesn’t need any agitation to clean the wheel. I would recommend trying that.

Thanks. Put in an order from Amazon. We'll see how it goes.

BMdoubleUTIFUL · 07-16-2021, 11:49 AM

Whichever wheel cleaner you use, don't let it dry on the wheel. Most can damage clear coats or bare metals if left on too long

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themnmd Colonel 1713 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: 23 X5MC Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Rafael CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i X [0.00]	CarPro iron x for the dust. Ceramic coating for wheels. Doesn't really stop the dust but way easier to clean. I use CarPro hydro lite 2. It's a spray on wash off , I get 6 - 8 weeks per application. Tip make sure wheels are perfectly clean or ceramic coating will seal in the dirt. Of course you can use a coating that lasts longer, I use the hydro lite because it's convenient. Oh I use both with a power washer, not a must though.
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LuckyBrand Major 1773 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15, G05 X5, G80 M3 6sp Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I have the 826 bi-color's and these things are a nightmare to keep clean. Honestly the pads BMW uses create way to much dust. Hopefully there might be some aftermarket low dust pads in the future we can try if they don't cost to much. I bought some of those wheel woolies and just scrub a dub dub. My pressure washer doesn't do much and I have to scrub every time. I think a coating would help some but I think it's just something were going to have to deal with unfortunately.
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sansri Enlisted Member 19 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2018 G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus works great - usually doesn’t need any agitation to clean the wheel. I would recommend trying that.
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