Can't keep the car clean

kb2dhg · 07-22-2009, 02:10 PM

I have my 128i just about 2 months now... Most every week it has been raining. When the sun comes out, I wash it, then the next day it rains!
FRUSTRAITING! BUT my biggest problem is, I am getting a lot of break dust accumulation on the wheels?
It seems a bit more than what I would expect?
I am NOT hard on the breaks and I have been driving the car easy thru the break-in period. Does anyone notice an abnormal amount of break dust or is it just that the break pads are wearing in

Jewpac · 07-22-2009, 02:13 PM

BMW's are known for having a terrible amount of brake dust. But that is the price you pay to have good, silent brakes.

backtoreality15 · 07-22-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewpac

BMW's are known for having a terrible amount of brake dust. But that is the price you pay to have good, silent brakes.

Yep. Welcome to brake-dust hell. You can make it better though by applying a good wheel wax, I think.

Judge · 07-22-2009, 02:15 PM

Some claim (myself included) that the dust lessens with time but it is a maitance issue you have to deal with regardless.

nikku · 07-22-2009, 06:47 PM

To make it easier when washing brake dust off put on some wheel sealant or wheel wax. It will make it so much easier when you're washing them. Most of the time you can just spray it off.

Cheers,
Nick

twinturboa51 · 07-22-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nikku

To make it easier when washing brake dust off put on some wheel sealant or wheel wax. It will make it so much easier when you're washing them. Most of the time you can just spray it off.

Cheers,
Nick

+1 Put some PB wheel sealant on then all you have to do is just rinse the wheels off with soap and water

Tom K. · 07-23-2009, 10:51 AM

Some say that BMW actually stands for

Brake dust on
My
Wheels.

You aren't doing anything wrong unless you don't see lots of dust - then you aren't driving enough. Frequent washing & waxing will help, but luckily, BMW has chosen function (great brakes) over appearance.

Tom

HeyMoe53 · 07-23-2009, 06:55 PM

Picked up my 128 yesterday, applied PB Wheel Sealant today. Hoping to get another coat on over the weekend. I'll keep you posted.

My135 · 07-23-2009, 08:22 PM

There is no free lunch. Yes, the wheel wax will make cleaning the brake dust much easier, but extra effort to dry, wax and buff. However, the wheel wax does protect the wheel from the brake dust corroding your wheel.

supraking · 07-23-2009, 10:22 PM

I bought WheelWax to apply to my wheels, haven't gotten around to it yet (going to have to remove them, clean excessively, then wax). My problem is it hasn't stopped raining on and off so I can't even wash my car, let alone jack it up!

HeyMoe53 · 07-23-2009, 10:36 PM

I feel for you. It's been raining here, too. Not a good scenario for someone who picked up his 1er yesterday.

Formel1 · 07-24-2009, 08:08 AM

As a JetBlack owner in FL...I feel your pain...

The Cthulhu · 07-24-2009, 08:47 AM

I've got this snow plow shovel spray, it's basically just a teflon aerosol solution. It's PERFECT for wheels. Just don't get it on your rotors.

cagekicker · 07-24-2009, 12:26 PM

wheel wax is the only way 2 go.

The Cthulhu · 07-24-2009, 12:40 PM

You only say that because you haven't tried this teflon spray. You're supposed to put it on a snow shovel and let it dry, and it prevents snow from sticking to the shovel. It's pretty waterproof (no shit), so you can just hose your rims off and they're immaculate.

Give it a try.

BlackjackMulligan · 07-24-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewpac

BMW's are known for having a terrible amount of brake dust. But that is the price you pay to have good, silent brakes.

to add insult to injury, my brakes create tons of dust AND squeak.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Cthulhu

You only say that because you haven't tried this teflon spray. You're supposed to put it on a snow shovel and let it dry, and it prevents snow from sticking to the shovel. It's pretty waterproof (no shit), so you can just hose your rims off and they're immaculate.

Give it a try.

Got a link for this stuff?

The Cthulhu · 07-24-2009, 01:08 PM

http://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Perform.../dp/B000FB7JB2

It's not terribly expensive either at $6 a can plus shipping. Just be very careful about overspray, I don't know if it was necessary to take my wheels off, but I didn't want to get it on my brakes. I don't think I get my brakes over ~500F, which is where teflon breaks down, so yeah...

It's also fun to spray on linoleum floors. Running + Socks + Teflon = Fun/Potential injuries

supraking · 07-26-2009, 01:01 AM

Just washed my car today, it felt AMAZING. They keep calling for rain but it never rains, so I say f**k the weatherman, I'll keep washing my car regardless.

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kb2dhg Private First Class 3 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0)	Can't keep the car clean I have my 128i just about 2 months now... Most every week it has been raining. When the sun comes out, I wash it, then the next day it rains! FRUSTRAITING! BUT my biggest problem is, I am getting a lot of break dust accumulation on the wheels? It seems a bit more than what I would expect? I am NOT hard on the breaks and I have been driving the car easy thru the break-in period. Does anyone notice an abnormal amount of break dust or is it just that the break pads are wearing in
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Judge First Lieutenant 38 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Some claim (myself included) that the dust lessens with time but it is a maitance issue you have to deal with regardless.
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nikku Detailing Nerd 13 Rep 311 Posts Drives: Infiniti G35 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	To make it easier when washing brake dust off put on some wheel sealant or wheel wax. It will make it so much easier when you're washing them. Most of the time you can just spray it off. Cheers, Nick
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Some say that BMW actually stands for Brake dust on My Wheels. You aren't doing anything wrong unless you don't see lots of dust - then you aren't driving enough. Frequent washing & waxing will help, but luckily, BMW has chosen function (great brakes) over appearance. Tom
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HeyMoe53 Captain 64 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '17 M240 AW/Coral MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0)	Picked up my 128 yesterday, applied PB Wheel Sealant today. Hoping to get another coat on over the weekend. I'll keep you posted.
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	There is no free lunch. Yes, the wheel wax will make cleaning the brake dust much easier, but extra effort to dry, wax and buff. However, the wheel wax does protect the wheel from the brake dust corroding your wheel. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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supraking Captain 49 Rep 759 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i Coupe [0.00]	I bought WheelWax to apply to my wheels, haven't gotten around to it yet (going to have to remove them, clean excessively, then wax). My problem is it hasn't stopped raining on and off so I can't even wash my car, let alone jack it up!
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HeyMoe53 Captain 64 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '17 M240 AW/Coral MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0)	I feel for you. It's been raining here, too. Not a good scenario for someone who picked up his 1er yesterday.
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Formel1 Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winter Park, FL iTrader: (1)	As a JetBlack owner in FL...I feel your pain...
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The Cthulhu Banned 7 Rep 197 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	I've got this snow plow shovel spray, it's basically just a teflon aerosol solution. It's PERFECT for wheels. Just don't get it on your rotors.
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cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	wheel wax is the only way 2 go. __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
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The Cthulhu Banned 7 Rep 197 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	You only say that because you haven't tried this teflon spray. You're supposed to put it on a snow shovel and let it dry, and it prevents snow from sticking to the shovel. It's pretty waterproof (no shit), so you can just hose your rims off and they're immaculate. Give it a try.
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The Cthulhu Banned 7 Rep 197 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	http://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Perform.../dp/B000FB7JB2 It's not terribly expensive either at $6 a can plus shipping. Just be very careful about overspray, I don't know if it was necessary to take my wheels off, but I didn't want to get it on my brakes. I don't think I get my brakes over ~500F, which is where teflon breaks down, so yeah... It's also fun to spray on linoleum floors. Running + Socks + Teflon = Fun/Potential injuries Last edited by The Cthulhu; 07-24-2009 at 01:24 PM..
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supraking Captain 49 Rep 759 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i Coupe [0.00]	Just washed my car today, it felt AMAZING. They keep calling for rain but it never rains, so I say f**k the weatherman, I'll keep washing my car regardless.
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