Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier vs. Armorall Wheel Protectant

[TJPark01]

OK so this product obviously exists in response to the Armor All Wheel Protectant product that has become popular, especially with people who own German cars, as we all know they are notorious for spitting out hellacious amounts of brake dust. I have been using the Armor all product with good results for about a year and I have been satisfied with it. I was anxious to try the Meg BDB, as I actually wrote into the section on MOL suggesting new products, and it came true. For a minute I felt like Cinderella, but that's another thread.... OK, so after 200 miles of mostly city driving here's what I have so far: (Driver side is using Armor All Wheel Protectant and Passenger Side is using Megs Brake Dust Barrier) 2011 BMW 535i Sport Armorall front: Megs Front: Armorall rear: Megs Rear: Both rims started out spotless, barrels were scrubbed. OPC 3:1. Then dried using Metrovac 8 hp. I was careful to evenly spread both products and waited 8 hours before I drove the car. So far, Megs is kicking the armor all's hind end. I am liking the results of the Megs BDB better. It was easier to apply and took less product to cover the wheel.

[ricadodetail]

I used megs bdb and man it works awsome!!!!! It does what is says brake dust just falls off very easy when i wash the rims. No other product like this!!!!!!! Great ptoduct!!!

[Michael Stoops]

Thanks for taking the time to do this comparison and write up! We're curious as to your findings regarding longevity of the two products as well, and we're confident you'll be impressed with how durable Brake Dust Barrier is.

[Murr1525]

Did you spread it back into the barrel of the wheel also? If so. how did you spread it?

[TJPark01]

@Murr1525 yes. The opening on these 19 inch rims are pretty large, so access to the back of the barrels is quite good. The method is similar to spray painting a small object, small even bursts.

[Murr1525]

So spread easily with just the sprayer, no brush or anything.

[TJPark01]

yes, it's very easy. Getting the wheel clean and dry is the hard part. If you've ever tried to paint something with a spray can, it's the same procedure. Short even bursts while moving to avoid runs.

[Murr1525]

Yes, the car will have to sit for a while it seems to make sure any drips are finished. Mine are 17", but fairly open.

[TJPark01]

Yes, the car will have to sit for a while it seems to make sure any drips are finished. Mine are 17", but fairly open.

The Armor All doesn't like to be disturbed and the can says to wait an hour, but I usually wait much longer and it still steaks a bit. The Megs seems to dry quicker, the can says to wait 3-5 minutes.

[Murr1525]

Oh, I meant water drips..