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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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Default why didnt wet paint keep the brake dust off my rims?

i applied some wet paint on my rims after i washed my car last week, and it seems the brake dust has come back
could it be that i didnt apply enough of it?
because i was mostly spraying the wet paint on the spokes of the rims, and spreading it from there, could that be why?
because the spokes dont have brake dust, its just the lip and the inside of the rim
 
Old Apr 1, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Default RE: why didnt wet paint keep the brake dust off my rims?

No product is gonna completely stop brake dust from getting on your rims. You need to buy some brake shields if you want it completely stopped.
 
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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Default RE: why didnt wet paint keep the brake dust off my rims?

I would agree. You could also try lower dust pads...Not sure of what to reccomend though.
 
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 01:54 AM
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Default RE: why didnt wet paint keep the brake dust off my rims?

right now im using ceramic pads, maybe i will get some better rotors next time?
i heard from the guy who works at NAPA that the cross drilled ones help keel brake dust off the rims
 
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 02:16 AM
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Default RE: why didnt wet paint keep the brake dust off my rims?

wet paint doesnt exactly keep the dust off jsut makes it easier to remove
 
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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Default RE: why didnt wet paint keep the brake dust off my rims?

i see...
 
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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Default RE: why didnt wet paint keep the brake dust off my rims?

Two applications will help reduce dust but nothing will eliminate it other than possibly changing pads. I still have the OEM pads on mine and they don't dust at all, that's a first for me.
 
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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oh, i see
 
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Default RE: why didnt wet paint keep the brake dust off my rims?

or maybe i can just completely dip my rims in wetpaint, and let them soak for like 30 minutes, then take them out and wipe it dry
 
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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you could try a nice coat of wax on them to smooth them out so nothing sticks...
 



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