I hate Hawk pads...

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by brooks22, Jan 2, 2012.

  1. brooks22

    brooks22 Member

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    Ok so I've never really ran Hawk pads before...only Stoptech or carbotechs.

    I just recently bought a set of front DTC 60s since XP12s were out of stock. The brake dust from the pads is a bitch to clean off the wheels!

    Does anyone have anything they clean their wheels with that work good or makes it easier to clean???
     
    #1 brooks22, Jan 2, 2012
  2. crazyazn

    crazyazn I like naps
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    I've had great luck with Sonax, its sadly pricey per oz. But it works nicely with hp+
     
    #2 crazyazn, Jan 2, 2012
  3. J_P

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    I used a wax on the wheels after I spent hours cleaning them. Brake dust comes right off now with soap, water, and a rag.

    HP+ here as well.
     
    #3 J_P, Jan 2, 2012
  4. b reel

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    good cleansing followed by a couple of coats of carnuba wax. I usually clean and wax when I rotate tires. If you do this to the inside of the rim, trash and tar are far easier to remove.
     
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  5. nik_05STi

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    Never thought about waxing my rims, gotta try it out one day.
     
    #5 nik_05STi, Jan 2, 2012
  6. Alex

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    #6 Alex, Jan 3, 2012
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    Meguires Hot Rims and spray wax between cleanings
     
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