is there ANY way to stop this black buildup? I think it's brake dust but I'm no expert....Cleaning the 10 spoke rims is a pain in the ***
<a href=http://www.aodclan.com/z28>pics here</a> to see what rims I have...

 

stop riding your brakes., LOL J/K
its kinda inevitable(sp)

 

Normal with metallic factory brake pads, on my next change I am installing the new GM ceramic brake pads for less dust.

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96 Black Impala SS
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just what kevin said.....

works for me, it leaves dust, but it's very fine and light.....just keep up on them and it won't ruin the rim.

 

MY z28 rims get very black when i use tire shine, when i dont they stay clean.

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01 M6 STRIPPED BLACK Z28 (ONLY OPTION WAS THE REAR DEFOGGER)

KN FIPK installed 02-06-02

 

Clean them, clay them, and then use Zaino polish on them. It makes cleaning them MUCH easier.

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Kevin Villier, 2002 SS #186 - 6M with Hurst and "short-stick", TT, navy blue, chrome SS wheels, Bilstein suspension, SS grill, STB, SLP loudmouth, Direct-Flo lid with Holley filter and Mallory polished MAF ends.

Louisville, KY

 

clay them? What do you mean?

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You can clay your wheels just like you do the surface of the car to try and get them as clean as possible.

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Kevin Villier, 2002 SS #186 - 6M with Hurst and "short-stick", TT, navy blue, chrome SS wheels, Bilstein suspension, SS grill, STB, SLP loudmouth, Direct-Flo lid with Holley filter and Mallory polished MAF ends.

Louisville, KY

 

I have a similar question. I've got a 30th anniversary Z28 with white painted wheels. I bought it used, and am the third owner. It looks to me that someone in the past scrubbed the wheels with either course scotch bright, or maybe even sandpaper. Needless to say, the rough finish that was created by this mistreatment grabs and holds onto the brake dust. After a wash, the body shines like hell, but the wheels seem to look dull.
I'm thinking about having them powder coated. Is this an option? cost? Anyone ever do this?
Thanx in advance.

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1997 30th Anniversary White/Orange stripes

 

likkitysplit...

I too own a 97 30th car with white rims and am the 2nd owner. My wheels are EXACTLY as you describe yours. NOTHING I do seems to bring back a richness like the body has so I've been pondering the idea of powdercoating the rims. If you do this, I believe also getting a two coat clear coat on top of the powdercoating would give you what you're looking for...a deep shine to a nice clean white wheel

If you do do that, let me know, I'd be curious as to the outcome. GOOD LUCK!

Alex

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1997 30th Anniversary Z28
M6, ttop, FIPK, custom stainless TB plate and radiator shroud, Hooker cut out, Hurst, Lou's, free mods
CFFB #049
13.83@101.4 on a 2.1 60'

If you only knew how much I didn't care...

 

Yeah, I spent about two hours today trying to get the front ones looking nice and shiney, to no avail. I've gotta do something different, but I don't know what. I don't want to use aftermarket wheels, because I want to keep the car in it's bone stock condition. Help!!!

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1997 30th Anniversary White/Orange stripes

 

Ditto this.

But make sure you also wash them at least once a week, or you'll be claying the next time again. Otherwise, normal car wash + water will take off the fine layer within about a week's time.

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Solomon
What's life all about?
Silver '95 Camaro Z28 M6: 14.3 @ 98.7 - With problems, but will improve!
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Learn the basics of tuning your OBDI LT1 PCM!

 

You should both get your wheels powdercoated.. It shouldn't cost more than about $40 per wheel, and will make a huuuuge difference! Good luck!

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JackZ28.com

Founding member of FbodyEurope

 

What is powdercoating....and what difference would it make on my 94 camaro wheels?

 

I've never used these but they sound pretty good: http://store.yahoo.com/rodi/xxkleen.html

Supposed to cover the inside of the wheel so that brake dust can't accumulate on the outside of the wheels.

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