Michelin Brake Dust Repellent

P2 · 05-22-2006, 02:28 PM

Has anyone tried this?

The cleaner also looks good. Acid free, so the FAQ's say.

P2 · 05-22-2006, 02:28 PM

Here is the link

http://www.pylonhq.com/michelin/products.htm

afocoryw20 · 05-22-2006, 02:42 PM

looks interesting.....

TYW · 05-22-2006, 03:13 PM

I've tried the tire shine... not impressed. Doesn't last long at all.

ga-bmwdrvr · 05-22-2006, 03:19 PM

I've used the cleaner and the shine and like both. The cleaner is very mild so not good for filthy wheels. The tire shine is not very glossy/shiny so if you like shine look elsewhere. I personally like the look it gives and two coats will last about 3 weeks. Have not tried the dust repellant but I would rather use a sealant (synthetic wax). I use Mothers FX synwax or Collinite 845 for the wheels and they clean up with soap and water.

P2 · 05-22-2006, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ga-bmwdrvr

I've used the cleaner and the shine and like both. The cleaner is very mild so not good for filthy wheels. The tire shine is not very glossy/shiny so if you like shine look elsewhere. I personally like the look it gives and two coats will last about 3 weeks. Have not tried the dust repellant but I would rather use a sealant (synthetic wax). I use Mothers FX synwax or Collinite 845 for the wheels and they clean up with soap and water.

I tried Collinite 845 on them but I really did not find a difference in cleaning. Don't know why.

ga-bmwdrvr · 05-22-2006, 05:10 PM

If you use wheel cleaner it will clean the Collinite right off. Also, make sure you let the wax dry thoroughly before removing. This MIGHT help.

espo · 05-23-2006, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by P2

I tried Collinite 845 on them but I really did not find a difference in cleaning. Don't know why.

PB Wheel sealent really makes a difference, but using a wheel cleaner afterwards would most likely remove it or anything else (considering how strong those cleaners are). So after you put on any sealant or wax, don't use wheel cleaner, just soap and water to clean the wheels.

Clay will get really dirty wheels clean again... Works great also, but again it will remove any sealents or waxes on the wheels.

P2 · 05-26-2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ga-bmwdrvr

If you use wheel cleaner it will clean the Collinite right off. Also, make sure you let the wax dry thoroughly before removing. This MIGHT help.

Thanks

P2 · 05-26-2006, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espo89

PB Wheel sealent really makes a difference, but using a wheel cleaner afterwards would most likely remove it or anything else (considering how strong those cleaners are). So after you put on any sealant or wax, don't use wheel cleaner, just soap and water to clean the wheels.

Clay will get really dirty wheels clean again... Works great also, but again it will remove any sealents or waxes on the wheels.

thanks

E30M3Driver · 05-29-2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by P2

Has anyone tried this?

The cleaner also looks good. Acid free, so the FAQ's say.

I tried this stuff on our Honda Minivan as the guinea pig. No noticeable difference in brake dust accumulation. No noticeable difference in ease of cleaning either. I'm gonna try it again, but at this point, I think it is a waste.

hotsand5 · 06-05-2006, 11:14 AM

actually guys, this stuff is really amazing. After washing and cleaning my 162's, it would take about 4 days before the wheels looked horrible from brake dust. After using two coats of the brake dust repellent, the wheels actually took over a week to gather the same amount of dust on them. Then when they are dirty, most of the brake dust can be simply washed off or cleaned up easily with a dry towel!!! Trust me, this stuff works great. Just a tip while applying though, use a small paper napkin while wiping the wheels after spraying them so that the wheels stay wet, and not absorbed by the big towel, etc. I use this on all my cars , as well are the hard to clean motorcycle wheels

ed328ci · 06-05-2006, 01:13 PM

What I find, is that brake dust and other debris are easier to remove after the application of the Michelin spray. That's worth it me.

Ed

picus · 06-05-2006, 02:01 PM

I tired the Michelin stuff - it works ok, doesn't repel a lot of dust but does make cleaning later a bit easier. I just found it doesn't last long. I tend to reach for poorboys wheel sealant; it's got a higher melting temp and seems to last a bit longer, so I find it's worth the extra few bucks. You also get more applications out of it.

thebd · 06-08-2006, 02:54 PM

Where can you buy the stuff?

wvtlo · 06-11-2006, 06:33 AM

Upon the recommendation of the forum, I picked up a can of this stuff...$8.99 @ National Auto Stores. Only PA locations though...sorry. For the fellow Keystone staters, heres a link of the locations...
http://www.nationalautostores.com/location.php

Post Edit:
I started using this last week, full week of braking...this stuff works pretty good. I would say an average amount of brake dust accumulated on the wheel. I also purchased Black Magic tire and wheel cleaner which broke down all the dust on the wheel/tire pretty quickly, hosed it off, the cleaned in between the spokes with a brush. I would recommend it.

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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	I've used the cleaner and the shine and like both. The cleaner is very mild so not good for filthy wheels. The tire shine is not very glossy/shiny so if you like shine look elsewhere. I personally like the look it gives and two coats will last about 3 weeks. Have not tried the dust repellant but I would rather use a sealant (synthetic wax). I use Mothers FX synwax or Collinite 845 for the wheels and they clean up with soap and water.
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	If you use wheel cleaner it will clean the Collinite right off. Also, make sure you let the wax dry thoroughly before removing. This MIGHT help.
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	actually guys, this stuff is really amazing. After washing and cleaning my 162's, it would take about 4 days before the wheels looked horrible from brake dust. After using two coats of the brake dust repellent, the wheels actually took over a week to gather the same amount of dust on them. Then when they are dirty, most of the brake dust can be simply washed off or cleaned up easily with a dry towel!!! Trust me, this stuff works great. Just a tip while applying though, use a small paper napkin while wiping the wheels after spraying them so that the wheels stay wet, and not absorbed by the big towel, etc. I use this on all my cars , as well are the hard to clean motorcycle wheels __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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ed328ci Grumpy 12 Rep 168 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	What I find, is that brake dust and other debris are easier to remove after the application of the Michelin spray. That's worth it me. Ed __________________ Agh. Construction everywhere. Good for the economy, I guess.
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I tired the Michelin stuff - it works ok, doesn't repel a lot of dust but does make cleaning later a bit easier. I just found it doesn't last long. I tend to reach for poorboys wheel sealant; it's got a higher melting temp and seems to last a bit longer, so I find it's worth the extra few bucks. You also get more applications out of it.
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wvtlo Private 15 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Suburbs of Philly, PA iTrader: (0)	Upon the recommendation of the forum, I picked up a can of this stuff...$8.99 @ National Auto Stores. Only PA locations though...sorry. For the fellow Keystone staters, heres a link of the locations... http://www.nationalautostores.com/location.php Post Edit: I started using this last week, full week of braking...this stuff works pretty good. I would say an average amount of brake dust accumulated on the wheel. I also purchased Black Magic tire and wheel cleaner which broke down all the dust on the wheel/tire pretty quickly, hosed it off, the cleaned in between the spokes with a brush. I would recommend it. __________________ 2006 325xi \| SGM :: SOLD 2003 Z4 \| TiAG Last edited by wvtlo; 06-21-2006 at 11:53 AM..
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