myke pocock
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| posted on 17/8/11 at 03:00 PM |
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Front wheel dust shields
I have silver alloys on the front and it doesnt take long for them to get very dirty from brake dust. Seem to remember that you used to be able to get
dust shields to go on the inside of the wheel to prevent this. Anyone know if they are still available and from where? ( standard Capri Laser alloys)
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 17/8/11 at 03:20 PM |
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They use to be sold in Halfords. To be honest though they didn't seem particular effective as they were made from thick rubber which
didn't take long to react to the heat and curl up at the edges.
That's if we're talking about the same items.
Best of luck with the search
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KitCatE1
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| posted on 17/8/11 at 03:21 PM |
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like these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Wheel-Inner-Brake-Dust-Shield-NEW-/160636503768?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2566ae86d8#ht
_500wt_951 as above dont look too effective
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 17/8/11 at 03:22 PM |
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quick google search for wheel dust shields pulls quite a few variants. Seems a bit different to the design I was thinking of which was back in 87 or
so.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 17/8/11 at 03:26 PM |
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bad for brake cooling I heard
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kipper
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| posted on 17/8/11 at 03:45 PM |
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I have just bought some new alloys and had the insides painted and laquered so I can wipe them clean, the guy who did the paint told me there is a wax
product to protect the wheels from brake dust so that you just wash them and the dust just falls off but he can't remember the name of
it..........Anyone on here heard of it?.
Regards Denis.
Where did that go?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 17/8/11 at 03:50 PM |
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one thing that helps is to wipe the wheel with bumper blackener (the clear silicon spray) as that prevents the dust and dirt sticking to the wheel, a
trick I use to keep my motorbikes chrome spotless and easy to wash.
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 17/8/11 at 04:12 PM |
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Scottoiler make a very thin oil that you spray on to protect alloy and chrome washes off with detergent that may help you I use it on my bike which is
basically all chrome and alloy being a cruiser.
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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Chippy
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| posted on 17/8/11 at 04:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kipper
I have just bought some new alloys and had the insides painted and laquered so I can wipe them clean, the guy who did the paint told me there is a wax
product to protect the wheels from brake dust so that you just wash them and the dust just falls off but he can't remember the name of
it..........Anyone on here heard of it?.
Regards Denis.
Yes it'scalled RIMWAX, you can buy it off Ebay, about £14 if I remember correctly. HTH Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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