keeping front rims clean
I have an 84 convertible with 10 hole rims.
The rears are always clean and fronts are filthy from brake dust. Even when I rubbed them out with brasso and aluminum mag polish they never get as clean as the rears.
Anybody have suggestions for a good way to clean and polish front rims and keep them clean? Clear coat?
Fix your rear brakes.
Put better brake pads on up front. Ceramic is your friend - hit up performance friction.
Go to 4 wheel disc brakes in back
I bought dust shields 10 years ago for my 10-holes and turbines. Keeps them very clean of brake dust. Also wax your wheels, helps a lot with clean up.
Kleen Wheels...... https://www.kleenwheels.com/componen...model,Mustang/
Scotty
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I like that. They are a bit pricey. maybe theres a less expensive option for dust covers out there.Originally Posted by webestang
Yeah, I noticed they went up....I think I paid around $30 a pair.
Scotty
1985 Fox Notch 4-banger Ranger tube header Eastwood Royal Blue
1988 Fox LX 5.0 AOD Vert BBK 170mph speedo Candy Apple Red
1999 Mustang Coupe V6 Auto Chrome Yellow -Daily Driver.
Past Pony's.....
68 Coupe Inline-6 3-Speed-Man. Primer
78 II Hatch 302 3-Speed-Auto Sunroof Black
81 4-Eye Coupe 4-Banger 4-Speed-Man. White
If cleaning the wheels takes so much time due to the brake dust. I would think $44 per axle would be a cheap solution to the problem.
If they saved you an hour or two of your time in cleaning they have paid for themselves.
Although I agree, I would consider better quality brake pads up front to start with. NO I don't mean the McParts store brands either!
Trey
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Yeah this is the next project. I have a thump in my brakes so this is a good reason to pull them off, replace with top quality pads, cut the rotors, clean the front wheels and put on a pair of dust shields. I found some cheaper ones on ebay. I hope they don't look to cheesy since they can be seen through the holes in the rims.If cleaning the wheels takes so much time due to the brake dust. I would think $44 per axle would be a cheap solution to the problem.
If they saved you an hour or two of your time in cleaning they have paid for themselves.
Although I agree, I would consider better quality brake pads up front to start with. NO I don't mean the McParts store brands either!
Theres a wheel place near me called Wheel Fix It. They do all things to aluminum rims including cleaning. I think Im gonna have all 4 professionally cleaned, then i'll clear coat them as well.
Im painting the car this summer so I want it to stay sharp looking.
Actually if its $43 for a pair that's not bad at all. I thought it was for one.
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