How do I clean my zq8's?

~~sws10~~ · 06-22-2007, 04:24 PM

lots of brake dust and other crap, what do I use to clean them?

KENNYMO · 06-22-2007, 05:52 PM

i just use the stuff from kragen that makes your rims shiney. they turn out pretty good lookin.

scrubz · 06-22-2007, 05:54 PM

water? any wheel cleaner from AZ?

~~sws10~~ · 06-22-2007, 06:25 PM

i tried some meg's cleaner sucked balls, there is alot of unknown shit on my wheels

beandip · 06-23-2007, 03:42 PM

I dont have to worry about brake dust. i got some new pads from o'rillys auto parts. Wagner thermo quiet. i installed them about 6000miles ago and they give off very little if any brake dust. also i havent found a problem with the brakes at all. and to clean brake dust i just use water and a sponge.

blindmandesigns · 06-24-2007, 03:26 AM

I use Spray 9... on the tires, and wheels themselves. I have a wash mit set aside just for cleaning the wheels alone.

Here is what I do.

Spray the Spray 9 on the tires, and work your way around working yourself into the center of the wheel making 2-3 passes.

wait a minute or so... you will see the spray 9 suds turning brown as it just pulls dirt up as it begins to run down your wheels.

I then start on just the tire with a plastic brush. until it is all a uniform "brown/gray" color from all the dirt being pulled up.

Then I use the mit that I wet down down what is left after washing the truck of the soap water. and just start on the lip-inward. You can put a coat of wax on the wheels too which will help prevent some brake dust from sticking.

my .02

rrray88sdime · 06-24-2007, 08:54 PM

i agree with blindmandesigns on the wax. it helps out alot! i used wax on my swirlies when i had them. and after washing my truck id just go over the rims and tires with the wash mit, and then after dried off, hit the wheels with the ICE spray detailer and a terry cloth to get the nooks and crannies. worked pretty well for me. kept them clean and no spots or nothin

~~sws10~~ · 06-24-2007, 09:00 PM

where do i get this "SPRAY 9"?

GiveMeBreak · 07-05-2007, 10:39 AM

I use Orange Blast by Grease Lightning on my ZQ8's

The brake dust comes off with no effort.

tt85_GM · 07-13-2007, 02:46 AM

Armoral works for me, brake dust wipes off easy.

greencactus3 · 07-13-2007, 01:30 PM

ship them out to me. you'll never your brake dust on them again!

Kovz · 07-13-2007, 07:38 PM

givemeabreak, your wheels look fantastic! lol

GiveMeBreak · 07-22-2007, 01:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by kovz34

givemeabreak, your wheels look fantastic! lol

Thanks!

They are not mint, but I didn't buy them new...so I have to live
with some imperfections from the last owner.

But they do clean up nicely

06-22-2007, 04:24 PM	#1
~~sws10~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,047 Location: Amarillo, TX bishes User is: OffLine	How do I clean my zq8's? lots of brake dust and other crap, what do I use to clean them?
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06-22-2007, 05:52 PM	#2
KENNYMO Negative 10 Age: 21 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 14,548 Location: BAY AREA User is: OffLine	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? i just use the stuff from kragen that makes your rims shiney. they turn out pretty good lookin.
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06-22-2007, 05:54 PM	#3
scrubz 355 member Age: 24 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 12,081 Location: Charlotte, NC User is: OffLine	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? water? any wheel cleaner from AZ?
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06-22-2007, 06:25 PM	#4
~~sws10~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,047 Location: Amarillo, TX bishes User is: OffLine	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? i tried some meg's cleaner sucked balls, there is alot of unknown shit on my wheels
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06-23-2007, 03:42 PM	#5
beandip I'm Back!! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,991 Location: Somewhere, OK User is: OffLine	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? I dont have to worry about brake dust. i got some new pads from o'rillys auto parts. Wagner thermo quiet. i installed them about 6000miles ago and they give off very little if any brake dust. also i havent found a problem with the brakes at all. and to clean brake dust i just use water and a sponge.
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06-24-2007, 03:26 AM	#6
blindmandesigns Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 40 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? I use Spray 9... on the tires, and wheels themselves. I have a wash mit set aside just for cleaning the wheels alone. Here is what I do. Spray the Spray 9 on the tires, and work your way around working yourself into the center of the wheel making 2-3 passes. wait a minute or so... you will see the spray 9 suds turning brown as it just pulls dirt up as it begins to run down your wheels. I then start on just the tire with a plastic brush. until it is all a uniform "brown/gray" color from all the dirt being pulled up. Then I use the mit that I wet down down what is left after washing the truck of the soap water. and just start on the lip-inward. You can put a coat of wax on the wheels too which will help prevent some brake dust from sticking. my .02
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06-24-2007, 08:54 PM	#7
rrray88sdime ohhhh yeahhhhh Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 913 Location: Charlotte(Pineville) NC User is: OffLine	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? i agree with blindmandesigns on the wax. it helps out alot! i used wax on my swirlies when i had them. and after washing my truck id just go over the rims and tires with the wash mit, and then after dried off, hit the wheels with the ICE spray detailer and a terry cloth to get the nooks and crannies. worked pretty well for me. kept them clean and no spots or nothin
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06-24-2007, 09:00 PM	#8
~~sws10~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,047 Location: Amarillo, TX bishes User is: OffLine	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? where do i get this "SPRAY 9"?
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07-05-2007, 10:39 AM	#9
GiveMeBreak 98' Cowl Induction Age: 36 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 471 Location: North Smithfield RI User is: OffLine	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? I use Orange Blast by Grease Lightning on my ZQ8's The brake dust comes off with no effort.
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07-13-2007, 02:46 AM	#10
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,337 Location: Ont. Canada User is: Online	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? Armoral works for me, brake dust wipes off easy.
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07-13-2007, 01:30 PM	#11
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,488 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? ship them out to me. you'll never your brake dust on them again!
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07-13-2007, 07:38 PM	#12
Kovz I RIDE LO Age: 24 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10,220 Location: Pittsburgh, PA / Youngstown, OH User is: OffLine	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? givemeabreak, your wheels look fantastic! lol
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07-22-2007, 01:12 AM	#13
GiveMeBreak 98' Cowl Induction Age: 36 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 471 Location: North Smithfield RI User is: OffLine	Re: How do I clean my zq8's? Quote: Originally Posted by kovz34 givemeabreak, your wheels look fantastic! lol Thanks! They are not mint, but I didn't buy them new...so I have to live with some imperfections from the last owner. But they do clean up nicely
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