Re: More on brake dust

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Richard Klein say:

> 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...

Spoken like someone with a white car.

Feel the hood of a black car some August day in the sun.
My hood metal can reach 200 degrees easily after a couple
of hours outside.

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