Anyone use the wheel dust shields or whats the best thing to use to clean?Thanks _Mack
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Hi cmack, Welcome to Bimmerfest! 
Most of what I've read (and believe myself) is that those dust shields block cooling air from the brakes/rotors. I wouldn't recomend them. If you're not heavy on the brakes they might be OK but I wouldn't think of getting them.
As for cleaners, check the detailing forum here. Everybody has their preference. Personally I use DuPont's Wheel Cleaner with Teflon, available at Pep Boys or probably most auto stores. Spray on, rinse off mostly. If used regularly it makes cleaning the wheels rather easy. I try to treat mine every 2 weeks. The stuff does seem to help keep the dust from sticking to the wheels and makes them easier to do.
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Quote: Hi cmack, Welcome to Bimmerfest!
Most of what I've read (and believe myself) is that those dust shields block cooling air from the brakes/rotors. I wouldn't recomend them. If you're not heavy on the brakes they might be OK but I wouldn't think of getting them.
As for cleaners, check the detailing forum here. Everybody has their preference. Personally I use DuPont's Wheel Cleaner with Teflon, available at Pep Boys or probably most auto stores. Spray on, rinse off mostly. If used regularly it makes cleaning the wheels rather easy. I try to treat mine every 2 weeks. The stuff does seem to help keep the dust from sticking to the wheels and makes them easier to do. |
I agree with all this... But, my BMW service department recommends them... go figure...
If you have relatively open wheels (think 68M), they look dorky, as well..
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Quote: | Anyone use the wheel dust shields or whats the best thing to use to clean?Thanks _Mack |
Welcome to the site and I really don't care for the shields and as stated on open styled rims they look dorky..as for cleaners the detail forum has all kinds of suggestions.
One thing that I can tell you will help reduce dusting and help cleaning them is a high temp sealant. I use it on mine and in most cases you can rinse off the dust with little effort.
the one that I use is linked here
http://www.poorboysworld.com
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I have 162s. Easiest wheels to clean EVER!
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You probably want to do a search on low-dust brake pads.
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