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Old 08-05-2005, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by larsd4
I've got a new white X3 2.5 that I wash and polish all the time. Problem is, the alloy wheels get this nasty coating of brake dust?? after one or two days and they need to be cleaned continually. Anyone else have this problem?

I do spray on a tire black so maybe the overspray is adding to the problem.

Any help would save me a half hour per week.
Puttin' a little Carnauba wax on them will ease the problem a little. BMW wheels seem to be some of the worst brake dust collectors out there. Unless you go for the dustless pads, you'll need to clean them frequently to keep them from turning black from the dust.

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