pchris@inuxc.UUCP (08/23/83)
In regards to recent articles concerning how to get alloy wheels clean once they've become dusty and how to prevent them from getting dusty in the first place: 1) There are many alloy wheel cleaners on the market; Turbo has been recommended by my dealer, and I am presently using Eagle-1. (As soon as I run out, however, I'm switching to Turbo for comparison.) With Eagle-1, you are cautioned to work with only one wheel at a time and to not get any of it on your plastic end cap. 2) A product called Kleen Wheels sells for $29.95 a pair, and will definitely do the trick. These mount over your brake pads behind your alloys. They must get awful dirty on the inside, but they do the job of shielding your wheels from brake dust. They (and another similar product called BHMA Golden Shield Dust Covers listing for $39.95 a pair) are available mail-order; I bought mine and had them installed by my BMW dealer. Phil Fair AT&T Consumer Products
knutson@ut-ngp.UUCP (08/25/83)
Just a word of caution on using shields to prevent dust from getting on your alloy wheels. These shields may cut down on the airflow across the pads allowing them to heat up and possibly lose effectiveness or just wear considerably faster. Has anyone had this problem?