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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by squirrelchew
so you opt to spend more of your life neurotically cleaning your wheels?

I think I've cleaned my wheels once since last october...
10 minutes a day. So not really the majority of my life. But thank you for your diagnosis.
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 05:23 PM
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Some people enjoy working on or detailing cars. Personally, I enjoy it. It’s a de-stresser.
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BLACK TAKES MORE CARE! WHAT!
I said...........
Change Pads....Check
Get a soft Micro fiber brush and spray detail spray or a spray wax to not scratch.
Do it often as needed.

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Old Aug 6, 2023 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bbrown450
Try starting with Ceramic pads I have done this with my last 3 and wipe them off twice a month ..
What he said. Z51 pads are dusty. Switched to Ceramic. No more dust.
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Originally Posted by squirrelchew
so you opt to spend more of your life neurotically cleaning your wheels?

I think I've cleaned my wheels once since last october...
Pat yourself on the back and give yourself an extra cookie after dinner tonight. How many days do you get out of your socks?
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Pat yourself on the back and give yourself an extra cookie after dinner tonight. How many days do you get out of your socks?


Fixed it for you
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Old Aug 10, 2023 | 08:34 AM
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you mean you want a picture of a dirty wheel ?? what has that got to do with it. wheels are hard to clean. any comments
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