DPorcella

Maybe this belongs in "detailing", but I thought if I could spare someone out there the headache I created for myself . . .

Actually, there's probably nobody else out there as dumb as me! But anyway:

I pressure-sprayed them to remove the brake dust and -- wait for it -- decided that the way to dry them was to go for a fast drive! WRONG!

What a mess! Dust all over everything, splashed up on the back of the car, the wheel wells, and concentrated all over the wheels in a nice splatter pattern.

Ah, I laugh at myself. I only learn by making mistakes.

Matt(inMA)

leaf blower... problem solved....

Matt

leneuromancer

yep - a $25 Toro (electric) from the 'depot works well

allegretto

don't quite agree

a leafblower will blow unfiltered air (think sandpaper) on everything

i think Ben knows of the CA company that sells a filtered blower (no need for the laughs now men)

OCBen

Of course, if you had read my detailing thread you would have learned not to make this mistake.

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ml#post2708612

OCBen

I think Deanski it mentioned in the referenced thread.

Basically it's just a fine screen on the inlet to prevent the ingestion of small debris that can damage your paint once it gets propelled out the nozzle.

Works great for drying the rotors.

Spiffyjiff

+1

medtech

How about staying away from water for a while?

Use the small california car duster (interior one) to clean the rims. Then wipe off any stubborn dirt with a microfiber and some zymol cleaner wax.

ADias

The best tool to clean rims is the Swiffer Duster. I use it regularly and it just keeps the rims clean. The fluffy pad is disposable so there's always a new one next clean time.

dD/dt

You California guys have a different outlook on everything! I don't think that'll cut the road grime up here in the NE. I just use the rubber-tipped nozzle on my air compressor to dry the wheels.

The swiffer duster is the best way I've found to clean the dash and inst panel.

Matt(inMA)

That is NOT true. Put it in perspective... how much unfiltered air do your wheels endure on every drive. Unless you're parked on a beach or your driveway is covered with sand there is nothing to worry about. All you have to do is put your hand in front of the blower.... nothing... if it were like sandpaper you'd feel it.

Most people do more damage in the act of washing the car. The leaf blower if perfectly safe for your entire car... providing you're not on a beach

Matt

cole328

+1 to Matt....Anyone that buys a "Filtered" leaf blower a) deserves a good smack, and b) should buy some new panties!!

OCBen

The best tool of course is always a subjective evaluation relative to the user.

For me the duster leaves behind too much brake dust for my tastes, as evidenced by a simple wipe of your finger on the wheel after a pass with the duster.

I like my wheels to be squeaky clean when I make the effort to clean them. So in between car washes I like to use a soft open cell foam sponge and a bucket of water to wipe off the brake dust from the spokes and rims. I use an old soft rag to wipe them dry and that's it. Doesn't take me long at all to do all four wheels and my car always looks sharp when I take it out of the garage for a drive.

No HTwo O

Love the leaf blower.

But, first I sweep and leaf blow the driveway before I start cleaning the Porsches.

allegretto

i think the wheels are less an issue than the finish, which is definitely an issue. but if you like it, fine, use what you like.