Nimitz68 Neutral Newbie June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 Hi I noticed that my front rims get dirty....extremely black as compared to the back rims which are still clean after driving for a few days. imagine spend so much time cleaning and two days later, the rims again all dirty. Is this condition normal???? Didn't notice this problem when I was driving old car. Any way of preventing this ....Hope someone can help ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 (edited) Hi I noticed that my front rims get dirty....extremely black as compared to the back rims which are still clean after driving for a few days. imagine spend so much time cleaning and two days later, the rims again all dirty. Is this condition normal???? Didn't notice this problem when I was driving old car. Any way of preventing this ....Hope someone can help The front rims get dirty faster as a result of brake dust. I had to clean my wheels practically every 2 days! But ever since i changed my brake pads(mintex) no more dust for me! Is yours a conti car? Its more common for conti cars, probably due to the type of brake pads they use Edited June 3, 2002 by Magfocus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 (edited) Very normal as the front bears most of the force, thus more brake dust wear. If u want dustless pads, ask teh guru Brick, he can change into Mintex for u. See ya Edited June 3, 2002 by E46RadX Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz68 Neutral Newbie June 3, 2002 Author Share June 3, 2002 Yap...conti car ford focus, same as yours?? what's the cost of changing to the mintex brake pads, where can I do it?.....at RM? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 (edited) Yap...conti car ford focus, same as yours?? what's the cost of changing to the mintex brake pads, where can I do it?.....at RM? Thanks Oic you have a focus too? I got them at $65, Oinkened purchased it for me. The stock Focus pads are really a 'dust' bin! I have not cleaned my wheels for a week+ now and still no dust. Oops forgot to add, you can get it at Hoover. Desker road. Edited June 3, 2002 by Magfocus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz68 Neutral Newbie June 3, 2002 Author Share June 3, 2002 Thanks man...getting tired of cleaning the wheels and I cannot tahan the dirty look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 (edited) Nope, Yio Chu Kang Garage - Sunrise Gardens If u wan, u can get a free car wash also. Seruiously, Gav can do it for u! Edited June 3, 2002 by E46RadX Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 Nope, Yio Chu Kang Garage - Sunrise Gardens If u wan, u can get a free car wash also. Seruiously, Gav can do it for u! MCF garage you mean? At YCK Yes, Gavin did it for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 (edited) U said it. So where is our mechanic???? Edited June 3, 2002 by E46RadX Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 U said it. So where is our mechanic???? Didnt you know? He is still in Japan, coming back in a few days time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz68 Neutral Newbie June 3, 2002 Author Share June 3, 2002 wah got free car wash some more...so how can I get in touch with this Gavin??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 (edited) The 'free' is the place only my friend. It is still a do-it urself job. Anyway, if u want to keep ur Rims cleaner longer, u shld try the RIMS cleaner fm PML, alkali based. A few of ur fourmmers are using it here. Edited June 3, 2002 by E46RadX Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 wah got free car wash some more...so how can I get in touch with this Gavin??? Gavin is TB lah, he would be back soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 The 'free' is the place only my friend. It is still a do-it urself job. Anyway, if u want to keep ur Rims cleaner longer, u shld try the RIMS cleaner fm PML, alkali based. A few of ur fourmmers are using it here. Agree totally, that one is really effective! Would get it from you on thurs nite? [angelic] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz68 Neutral Newbie June 3, 2002 Author Share June 3, 2002 rats...thot got freebies like the Great S'pore Sale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz68 Neutral Newbie June 3, 2002 Author Share June 3, 2002 you guys sharing this RIMS cleaner??? pardon my ignorance, but this PML thingy is what ah? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 you guys sharing this RIMS cleaner??? pardon my ignorance, but this PML thingy is what ah? Its actually a BMW standard wheel cleaner. Really effective Sharing? you could get one bottle for yourself, like what we did, could demo one wheel for you if possible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yongwd 1st Gear June 3, 2002 Share June 3, 2002 not true for my case. Mintex seems giving out more brake dust then my original toyota brake pads. Nevertheless less fade and good prolong braking power. The front rims get dirty faster as a result of brake dust. I had to clean my wheels practically every 2 days! But ever since i changed my brake pads(mintex) no more dust for me! Is yours a conti car? Its more common for conti cars, probably due to the type of brake pads they use ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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