Michelin Brake Dust Repellant?
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tom p.
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Alfisti said:
Paul:
tom p.
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GatorJ said:
Gator, thanks for the reference. I can understand the concern for getting this on the brake rotor. I'll be keeping a close watch on it and will report back should I experience any issues or concerns.
Barry Theal
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tomp thanks for a great review there. Now I have to try this stuff!
tom p. said:
I received a reply from Armor all on just that here is what they said:
Now what strikes me as odd is if it is so slippery that brake dust has a hard time sticking to it, why wouldn't it make the rotors slippery as well. At least the first time you used the brakes after applying??
Accumulator
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Alfisti- But note that cleaning in the barrels and the backsides of the spokes will still be the same since the repellant (presumably) doesn't protect those areas. Yeah, I *DO* care..well, usually, but not on the BBS wheels. 10-15 applications huh? That's good news.
Barry Theal- Well, you know what they say..."if you want something done efficiently, find out how the lazy guys do it" :chuckle: Maybe we'll see if that Michelin stuff really *is* Accumulator-proof or not!
Tom P.- If the Michelin product works as well as that Armor All version, then yeah...maybe this *would* be worth doing, those wheels on your Avant sure *did* stay clean. I'm in a weakened mood about this stuff as I gotta clean the BBSs on the V8 again and I'd sure rather not.
Barry Theal- Well, you know what they say..."if you want something done efficiently, find out how the lazy guys do it" :chuckle: Maybe we'll see if that Michelin stuff really *is* Accumulator-proof or not!
Tom P.- If the Michelin product works as well as that Armor All version, then yeah...maybe this *would* be worth doing, those wheels on your Avant sure *did* stay clean. I'm in a weakened mood about this stuff as I gotta clean the BBSs on the V8 again and I'd sure rather not.
tom p.
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Accumulator said:
Hi, I just want to clarify that the Michelin and E1 product do NOT compare to this new Armorall product. I'd never get that sort of result from the two older products. This new Armorall product offers some real performance in the war against brake dust.
tom p.
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fordf150 said:
F150, I see this on their website:
Trave- 05-29-2010 Can Armor All Wheel Protectant be used on chrome wheels?
GaryGrant- 05-30-2010 It shouldn't be an issue - be sure to read the label and follow the directions to the letter.
Gary Grant is their resident "expert".
If you still have concerns, contact them directly with your question...or, try it on just one wheel and see how it does.
I read the can again and don't really see any mention of surfaces it's supposed to be safe on.
Accumulator
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tom p. said:
Ah, OK, roger that, thanks.
tom p.
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Guys, here are a couple more shots of the ArmorAll product in action. Car has not been washed since 7/2 and we've had just a little rain. Car has traveled 1864 miles since the product was applied:
Accumulator
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Tom P- OK, the stuff works well, and thanks for the update. But man, you oughta clean that thing 
Sorry, couldn't resist!
Sorry, couldn't resist!
tom p.
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I've been on the road and I asked my wife if she had a chance to clean the car in my absence...knowing all too well that she hadn't It's going to be another couple of weeks now. The car departed on a road trip 1st thing this morning.
It's going to be another couple of weeks now. The car departed on a road trip 1st thing this morning.Accumulator
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tom p.- Ah, OK, that's different! Heh heh, it might be C&B material by the time you get to it!