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From: Nate Nagel on 31 Jul 2010 17:50
On 07/31/2010 05:11 PM, Kev wrote:
> Scott Dorsey wrote:
>> Anne Onime<anonymous(a)rip.ax.lt> wrote:
>>> I bought a car with the "sports pack" including alloy wheels
>>> and slotted disc brakes.
>>> I have to wash the wheels every 2 weeks, as they become
>>> very dirty. Does this mean
>>> a) the brake pads are too soft?
>>> b) I drive like Lewis Hamilton?
>>
>> It means you're too picky. Just let them go black, it won't hurt
>> anything.
>>
>> Some brake pads will throw more dust than others; you can try a few
>> different aftermarket brands and see if you can find one that is less
>> dusty.
>>
>> But I just let them get dirty; it shows you actually drive the car.
>> --scott
>>
>
> or buy very dark grey wheels
> never have to worry about cleaning them then
>
>
> Kev

right, AKA "Anthracite"

I like this option best of all, unfortunately few vehicles have this as
an option from the factory

nate

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From: Mat on 31 Jul 2010 19:14
On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:05:56 -0400, Scott Dorsey wrote:

> Anne Onime <anonymous(a)rip.ax.lt> wrote:
>>I bought a car with the "sports pack" including alloy wheels
>>and slotted disc brakes.
>>I have to wash the wheels every 2 weeks, as they become
>>very dirty. Does this mean
>>a) the brake pads are too soft?
>>b) I drive like Lewis Hamilton?
>
> It means you're too picky. Just let them go black, it won't hurt anything.
>
> Some brake pads will throw more dust than others; you can try a few
> different aftermarket brands and see if you can find one that is less
> dusty.
>
Is there a shortage of soap and water there???? Takes < 5 mins to clean
them
> But I just let them get dirty; it shows you actually drive the car.
> --scott

From: Nate Nagel on 31 Jul 2010 19:32
On 07/31/2010 07:14 PM, Mat wrote:
> On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:05:56 -0400, Scott Dorsey wrote:
>
>> Anne Onime<anonymous(a)rip.ax.lt> wrote:
>>> I bought a car with the "sports pack" including alloy wheels
>>> and slotted disc brakes.
>>> I have to wash the wheels every 2 weeks, as they become
>>> very dirty. Does this mean
>>> a) the brake pads are too soft?
>>> b) I drive like Lewis Hamilton?
>>
>> It means you're too picky. Just let them go black, it won't hurt anything.
>>
>> Some brake pads will throw more dust than others; you can try a few
>> different aftermarket brands and see if you can find one that is less
>> dusty.
>>
> Is there a shortage of soap and water there???? Takes< 5 mins to clean
> them

You've never owned a car where the previous owner never washed the
wheels, have you? Sometimes they are impossible to salvage.

nate


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From: Scott Dorsey on 31 Jul 2010 20:01
Nate Nagel <njnagel(a)roosters.net> wrote:
>On 07/31/2010 07:14 PM, Mat wrote:
>> On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:05:56 -0400, Scott Dorsey wrote:
>>
>>> Anne Onime<anonymous(a)rip.ax.lt> wrote:
>>>> I bought a car with the "sports pack" including alloy wheels
>>>> and slotted disc brakes.
>>>> I have to wash the wheels every 2 weeks, as they become
>>>> very dirty. Does this mean
>>>> a) the brake pads are too soft?
>>>> b) I drive like Lewis Hamilton?
>>>
>>> It means you're too picky. Just let them go black, it won't hurt anything.
>>>
>>> Some brake pads will throw more dust than others; you can try a few
>>> different aftermarket brands and see if you can find one that is less
>>> dusty.
>>>
>> Is there a shortage of soap and water there???? Takes< 5 mins to clean
>> them
>
>You've never owned a car where the previous owner never washed the
>wheels, have you? Sometimes they are impossible to salvage.

Both of my cars are like that. But then again, the previous owner never
washed anything else either, so it all matches nicely. Come to think of
it, I haven't washed anything much either.
--scott

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From: hls on 31 Jul 2010 20:52

"Nate Nagel" <njnagel(a)roosters.net> wrote in message
>
> You've never owned a car where the previous owner never washed the
> wheels, have you? Sometimes they are impossible to salvage.
>
> nate
>

You can salvage almost anything, Nate. I have had to take them in
to the bead blaster when winter salt uglied them up. Then prime and
paint them.

Usually, this pad dust comes off easily enough.

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