Re: More on brake dust

["Richard Klein" <rklein@cris.com>]

On  9 Aug 96 at 19:21, Greg Spark wrote:

> I agree. My A4Q is now 3 months old with 8000kms and I have used Mothers
> 3 step system on the car paint AND the wheels. Rewaxed the wheels a couple
> of times. 
> Remember, the wheels are clearcoated and need protection in the same way your
> paint does.

Brakes transfer a lot of heat to the wheels.  Brake HARD, then get 
out of the car and put your hand to the wheel and you'll see what I 
mean.  Can wax really stand up to those temperatures?  I'll take your 
word for it, but I am surprised...

   -Rich

   '85 Audi 5000s   '72 Suzuki GT380
   '85 El Camino SS '73 Suzuki GT550 in pieces

    in beautiful Bay City, Michigan