And even if he isn't, Soap and Water is the way to go. Has worked great for centuries and doesn't hurt anything. 
[Z06] Wheel Cleaner+++
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Wheel Cleaner+++
Hi all !!!
I am new to this forum just wanted to let you know about a wheel clean I just found that you may know about. Dupont Teflon wheel cleaner. Those wheels on my 07 Zo6 get a lot of brake dust and are so deep to clean. Just spray on and hose off works great! also safe for paint,, glass etc. I tested it on the paint on my 06 Z06 before I traded.
I am new to this forum just wanted to let you know about a wheel clean I just found that you may know about. Dupont Teflon wheel cleaner. Those wheels on my 07 Zo6 get a lot of brake dust and are so deep to clean. Just spray on and hose off works great! also safe for paint,, glass etc. I tested it on the paint on my 06 Z06 before I traded.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Watch the overspray, believe it or not, there have been more than a few front reverse leaf springs that have delaminated. GM says it is because of wheel/tire cleaner over spary deteoriating the leaf. I know personally of a friend of mine with an 04Z16Z06, in NJ that has had this happen, and GM will not fix under warranty. Not trying to hijack this thread, do a forum search, there have been others.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
Spray on hose off never works to the standards we keep for our vettes... however if brake dust is especially nasty it can help loosen it up.
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Drifting
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Water and Maquires mild car soap. I saw the delamination that was mentioned earlier. Not good! I stick to my extra soft bristle brush now. A little extra time, but I will sleep at night.
I cheat once in awhile with simple green, but its more like a blessing even though its probably safe. Failure on a high speed run - OMG!
I cheat once in awhile with simple green, but its more like a blessing even though its probably safe. Failure on a high speed run - OMG!
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I forgot to mention that I'm so dam lazy, I took my chrome wheels off, and put the stock gunmetal ones on. The dust(and there is a lot) that my polymatrix pads make doesn't look too bad on them