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Re: Several Detailing Questions :)
 Originally Posted by RocketGirl85
3. I clean my wheels at least twice a month. But the amount of brake dust is absolutely killing me, LOL. What is an effective wax to apply to the wheels so that the brake dust does not adhere to them. I noticed that Chemical Guys has the Wheel Guard Max Coat Wheel and Rim Sealant. Is this a good product?
RG85
This is in my wheelhouse. I drive a Mini Cooper with white painted wheels. The OEM brake pads dusted my wheels like crazy so I began searching for options (besides cleaning). I decided to try low dusting brake pads and found Hawk HPS brake pads. I am very pleased with their braking feel and most importantly, they hardly dust at all. I can go a couple of weeks without washing and they don't look too bad, whereas the OEM brake pads had my wheels black after about 3 days driving.
For my car, they cost about $100 per axle but I think the benefit is worth it.
There are other low dusting brake pads available but since I have first hand experience with Hawk brake pads, that is why I name them specifically.
I also use the CG Wheel Guard Max Coat wheel wax. It's green in color and the first time I applied it on my white wheels, it stained them. I learned to apply VERY thin coats. The other cars in my care have clearcoated alloy wheels. I use it primarily for the gloss it leaves on both my painted wheels and the alloys but I guess if it helps ease my wheel cleaning regimen, that's a bonus!
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Re: Several Detailing Questions :)
 Originally Posted by 2wookies
Just stay away from CG. Their social media and marketing department truly are incredible, at selling average products for too much money. The products found in the store will blow away any CG product.
Mike and the others gave you great tips to follow.
Chemical Guys is garbage. Not sure if I am allowed to post that (in case AG sells that brand).
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Re: Several Detailing Questions :)
 Originally Posted by Kaban
Chemical Guys is garbage. Not sure if I am allowed to post that (in case AG sells that brand).
AG sells CG products.
Also, check rule #4 in the Forum rules...........
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