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Old 03-28-2022 | 05:03 PM
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Unless you have ceramic, I think it is a never ending battle. New pads help, but the only real solution is ceramic.
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Old 03-28-2022 | 05:32 PM
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My wheel are ceramic coated with Optimum Gloss Coat.

I also use a Kranzle power washer. This past winter, I bought a set of Wheel Woolies from Phil at Detailers Domain during his Black Friday sale. Haven't tried them yet. Excited to see how the work this driving season. I dry the wheel with the MasterBlaster.
I’ve been using wheel wollies on mine for 7 years. The inside barrels shine like new
Old 03-28-2022 | 05:38 PM
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have EBC red pads, not perfect but good bite with about 50% less dust on the wheels. As non PCCB owners, this was my solution for my 911 at the moment. =)
Old 03-28-2022 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Homeles
I’ve been using wheel wollies on mine for 7 years. The inside barrels shine like new
Great to hear. Thank you. I have all 3 sizes. Will try them in a few weeks.
Old 03-28-2022 | 06:57 PM
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I have not but would definitely be interested in this as an option...any recommendations?

Endless MX 72 is a near unicorn pad for street and light track use. Excellent pedal feel and almost zero dust. Using these on my Audi & BMW for several years with excellent results. The TTS has got PCCB's so dust is non-existent.
Old 03-28-2022 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by LexVan
My wheel are ceramic coated with Optimum Gloss Coat.

I also use a Kranzle power washer. This past winter, I bought a set of Wheel Woolies from Phil at Detailers Domain during his Black Friday sale. Haven't tried them yet. Excited to see how the work this driving season. I dry the wheel with the MasterBlaster.
Have been using Wheel Woolies since probably 2012-2013, whenever Phil at DetailersDomain started offering them. That combined with the Obsessed Garage Lambskin mitt and a lug brush is great.
Old 03-28-2022 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bxstr
Have been using Wheel Woolies since probably 2012-2013, whenever Phil at DetailersDomain started offering them. That combined with the Obsessed Garage Lambskin mitt and a lug brush is great.
Thank you. I just hope one will fit between the big reds and the inner wheel barrel. Clearance there is very tight on the GT3.
Old 03-28-2022 | 08:21 PM
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I put the Hawk pads on and they definitely help with the brake dust but there is still the problem with the rust from the rotors which really looks bad on satin black wheels. I am air drying the wheels and then driving the car for a few miles to get the rust off the rotors and then wiping down the wheels to remove the rust particles. Then I apply some type of coating which gives a bit of a sheen and makes it easier to clean the wheels the next time.
Someone in another thread recommending driving the car a few miles after washing to dry off the rotors so they don’t rust and then shed rust all over the wheels the first time you drive them.
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Old 03-28-2022 | 09:30 PM
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Drilled rotors store the dust in the holes. You really need to use a pressure washer on them every time you clean to clear out the holes or that is the stuff that eventually gets released. The solution I used on my Boxster was Girodisc rotors and EBC Reds. Those wheels remain almost as clean as my PCCB equipped 911. The Girodisc rotors are slotted and keep the pads clean of buildup. I just hit the rotors with a strong water stream to get the residue off. No wheels remain dust free even with PCCBs. Dust from the road collects on them as well as the dust from pads/rotors.
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Old 03-28-2022 | 09:43 PM
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Won’t happen. Especially with matte black. It’s even worse than your standard gloss wheels. If you get PCCBs, issue is gone. Otherwise you’ll always have to clean them in every corner. I feel your pain. If they were glossy , they would clean easier than matte.
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Old 03-29-2022 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Live Steam
Drilled rotors store the dust in the holes. You really need to use a pressure washer on them every time you clean to clear out the holes or that is the stuff that eventually gets released.
Very true. One thing I do before even washing the car is, I blow out the rotors and calipers with the MasterBlaster. Then, foam and wash the car as normal.
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Old 03-29-2022 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Very true. One thing I do before even washing the car is, I blow out the rotors and calipers with the MasterBlaster. Then, foam and wash the car as normal.
Another top tip: blow out the intercoolers as well pre-wash.
Old 03-29-2022 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by XLR82XS
Another top tip: blow out the intercoolers as well pre-wash.
And the front air intakes in the bumper. You'd be amazed at what flies out. Cigarette butts, teeth flossers, dried frogs, dried birds.....just to name a few from the years.
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Old 03-29-2022 | 01:22 PM
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Fat chance! Brush, brush, brush. I ceramic coated the wheels, off the car, use a pressure washer, tire./wheel cleaner presoak, and it still requires diligent brushing.
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Old 03-29-2022 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MingusDew
Someone in another thread recommending driving the car a few miles after washing to dry off the rotors so they don’t rust and then shed rust all over the wheels the first time you drive them.
THATS a good idea!
Wax/ceramic doesn't do anything to keep wheels clean or make cleaning easier. I've tried several. Soap and water...and wheel woolies.

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