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Paul M3
Club Member Joined: 24 Sep 2014 Location: Yarm Status: Offline Points: 251 |
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Posted: 09 Jan 2016 at 4:46pm |
Just bought some new twin spoke alloys from BMW for my E36 M3 Evo convertible, and recommendations for taking care of them ? Have bought some Gtechnig panel wipe and C5 alloy armour to start :)
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rpennington
Club Member Joined: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Leic Status: Offline Points: 978 |
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Hi Paul
Alloygators to protect the edges against kerbing Regards Rich |
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Aggie
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Use a Water based cleaner and not acid based.
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Paul M3
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Yeh using a water based one, was thinking more of a coating to minimise brake dust, bought some G Techniq as a start |
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Paul M3
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These were out years ago, did they improve as I remember they always came loose, lol, no fitting centre even remotely close :/ |
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NickDE
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Does anyone make brake pads that work well, but produce less dust ? I would love to fit some if they exist, as I hate cleaning the fiddly bits in cross spoke wheels
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MHunt
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There's an Armor All wheel spray that I find makes dust removal much easier - just apply it when wheels are clean.
If you Google "low dust brake pads" you'll see a few options. If you find an e36 specific forum then you can ask other owners - but ask them about stopping power too (!) Edited by MHunt - 20 Jan 2016 at 6:57am |
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rpennington
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Meguiars hot rims or supagard alloy wheel protector spray.
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1999 E46 323i se Saloon - sold
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RENT-A-GOAT
Club Member Joined: 22 May 2016 Location: Warwickshire Status: Offline Points: 33 |
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I've used this for years on wheels both painted and diamond cut
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Smartwax-10100-Ultimate-Shine-Protection/dp/B000PWH1VO Apply lightly and build up some layers of protection with it and then seal off with autoglym extra gloss protection again another few light coats built up, This combination I find lasts for ages and is good at keeping the dust at bay and easily washable without harsh cleaners. |
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