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      03-03-2012, 05:13 PM   #1
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Has anyone used? Does it really help keep the brake dust away?
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      03-03-2012, 05:25 PM   #2
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Yep. I used it.

You do know the F10's brake pads does not generate as much dust as the E60, E90, etc. In all, I would say 50% less . By using this wheel wax, it does appear it's doing the job as intended. The advantage is simply it's a bit easier to wash the dust off. btw, I usually applied 2 coats. Applied one coat and let it dry and applied another coat later.
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      03-03-2012, 05:34 PM   #3
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Yes; considerably less dust for sure. Just wondered if it was really worth putting on. It's only like $12 so no biggie; more so just the time to put on and what the results were.

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the real advantage is NOT let the brake dust baked onto the wheel. I am sure you have seen what they will look like if not washed off on a regular basis.

"Yellowish & black tar stained"
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it protects the paint on the wheels and makes them easier to clean. Does little to nothing about the dust getting onto the wheels.
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You do know the F10's brake pads does not generate as much dust as the E60, E90, etc. In all, I would say 50% less .
Indeed! My E60 with silver M166 rims would get dirty within a matter of a day or more. The F10 takes longer... at first, I thought it might be due to my new Kellener rims being 'graphite grey' and hiding that dust.... but it does seem less.

Although I find that my brakes will 'squeak' occasionally when the car comes to a slow stop... Maybe the pads are harder.....
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