Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

[79elcamino]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Just don't expect this to prevent wheels from fading due to sun exposure.

thats really what i wanted to know, better to use wax to help prevent that.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

No UV blockers that I'm aware of, and that's outside the design intent of the product. This is not a wheel wax or something intended to behave like wax on your paint. It is a spray on, let dry coating that repels contaminants very effectively. Getting on brake calipers or drums should not be a problem in the slightest - I've sprayed it on my aftermarket wheels that have painted spokes and polished lips with a full clear coat and had zero issues of any kind. We've used this on factory wheels, bare aluminum, chrome, multi-piece, you name it. You're bound to get some on the rotors when you spray it but applying the brakes as you back out of the driveway is enough to take that completely off. Just don't expect this to prevent wheels from fading due to sun exposure.

[79elcamino]

Does it have any uv blockers?

Can I use this on my paint calipers and powder coated drums?

What if I get some of this product on my brake rotor?

I have after market rims but they have clear coated, if I use this product will this protect them fading ad kee always looking new or is cleaning then waxing them a better choice?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

What does this offer over a quality sealant like tech2.0 or UPW?

Waxes and sealants are easily broken down by heat and wheel cleaners and generally need to be reapplied every time you clean the wheels. Brake Dust Barrier acts sort of like a new clear coat with an extreme hydrophobic and non stick component (no, it's not PTFE) and it will hold up through multiple washings. And it just does a far, far better job of preventing braked dust from sticking to the wheels.

[Buck91]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

What does this offer over a quality sealant like tech2.0 or UPW?

[scanlessfool]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Awesome!

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Joseph, it's not a wax but rather a clear spray coating. Lifespan, as always, is going to depend on what's used to clean it, but even Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner doesn't remove it after a couple of applications. Remember now, we aren't saying that if you apply to half a wheel that half will remain clean while the other half gets dirty with brake dust and road grime. But if you spray half a wheel you'll notice that half cleans up much easier and beads water like crazy.

[Bjkearns]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Is this a durable synthetic "wax" meant to take abuse from grime and heat in a aerosol form?

What is the estimated "life" of this product?

I may know someone with a BMW that throws TONS of dust who would be willing to be the test monkey...

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Let's say I have wax on my wheels should I remove it before applying this product? Also after applying this product can I still wax my wheels?

Yes on both counts, although you really shouldn't need to wax after using this as it is so effective at what it does - making clean up a piece of cake.

[79elcamino]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Let's say I have wax on my wheels should I remove it before applying this product? Also after applying this product can I still wax my wheels?

[davey g-force]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Hmm, you have my attention...

[Shawn T.]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Now you're just making a poor college kid poorer!

[Marine Toys]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Wow , Im looking forward to using this product

Dont shoot me. this was my initial reaction to the package
But... If I may be critical...
the packaging sure looks very similar to Amor all.
Might be a little confusing if sitting on a Walmart shelf side by side

http://www.armorall.com/products/view_product.php?product_id=33&main_group=3&category_index=wheel

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

This is a very interesting product. We make no claims whatsoever that it will "repel" brake dust and keep your wheels clean all by itself. But what it does do is make it really hard for anything to stick to the wheels so clean up is super easy. And it won't just wash off the first time you wash the wheels, either. It actually sticks around through several washings. And it will not cloud up your chrome or aluminum wheels like some other, similar products do. If your idea about being picky with your wheels means more than just keeping them clean - you also want them to look they way they should when they are clean - then you should check out this product.

[BillyJack]

Re: Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier

Looks like a winner!
Bill