Re: Wheel Care Tips
 

I believe rims are supposed to have brake dust on them:
http://www.----------.com/realJeepFrame.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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JeepXJ wrote:
>
> I just bought a 65th Anniversary Edition Wrangler and it has the
> "Forged Aluminum Wheels" on it. I am curious about the BEST way to care
> for these wheels. I have had it about 10 days and am already
> experiencing a great amount of brake dust on the front two wheels. Any
> suggestions?

Re: Wheel Care Tips
 

I believe rims are supposed to have brake dust on them:
http://www.----------.com/realJeepFrame.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

JeepXJ wrote:
>
> I just bought a 65th Anniversary Edition Wrangler and it has the
> "Forged Aluminum Wheels" on it. I am curious about the BEST way to care
> for these wheels. I have had it about 10 days and am already
> experiencing a great amount of brake dust on the front two wheels. Any
> suggestions?

Re: Wheel Care Tips
 

Real Jeeps don't have disk brakes.


"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:44BB0CAD.B76D898B@cox.net...
> I believe rims are supposed to have brake dust on them:
> http://www.----------.com/realJeepFrame.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> JeepXJ wrote:
>>
>> I just bought a 65th Anniversary Edition Wrangler and it has the
>> "Forged Aluminum Wheels" on it. I am curious about the BEST way to care
>> for these wheels. I have had it about 10 days and am already
>> experiencing a great amount of brake dust on the front two wheels. Any
>> suggestions?
>

Re: Wheel Care Tips
 

Real Jeeps don't have disk brakes.


"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:44BB0CAD.B76D898B@cox.net...
> I believe rims are supposed to have brake dust on them:
> http://www.----------.com/realJeepFrame.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> JeepXJ wrote:
>>
>> I just bought a 65th Anniversary Edition Wrangler and it has the
>> "Forged Aluminum Wheels" on it. I am curious about the BEST way to care
>> for these wheels. I have had it about 10 days and am already
>> experiencing a great amount of brake dust on the front two wheels. Any
>> suggestions?
>

Re: Wheel Care Tips
 

Real Jeeps don't have disk brakes.


"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:44BB0CAD.B76D898B@cox.net...
> I believe rims are supposed to have brake dust on them:
> http://www.----------.com/realJeepFrame.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> JeepXJ wrote:
>>
>> I just bought a 65th Anniversary Edition Wrangler and it has the
>> "Forged Aluminum Wheels" on it. I am curious about the BEST way to care
>> for these wheels. I have had it about 10 days and am already
>> experiencing a great amount of brake dust on the front two wheels. Any
>> suggestions?
>

Re: Wheel Care Tips
 

dog pee ruined mine but they're covered in mud enough to hide the damage.

Troy


"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:44ba8946$0$23792$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
> Inert brake dust won't hurt anything. Water is the real enemy. With
> time,
> it will cause pitting of the aluminum. On polished wheels, wax can help
> protect the surface, and make it easier to wash off the brake dust. Then
> the wax promotes drying. With dull surfaced wheels, a little aluminum
> chemistry is good to know. Like iron, aluminum forms an oxide on reacting
> with the oxygen in the atmosphere. But unlike iron, aluminum oxide is a
> hard, tough coating that protects the aluminum underneath from further
> damage. You don't want to scratch that stuff off with harsh cleaners or
> stiff brushes. Use a soft sponge, a mild detergent or soap, and make sure
> to rinse off all the cleaner when done. Resist the temptation to clean
> the
> wheels too frequently, but every time you do so, make sure that they are
> completely clean and dry when you are done.
>
> At least you don't have to worry about rust forming under paint, and
> wheels
> turning brown as a result. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "JeepXJ" <xj2001jeep@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1153069947.690927.87270@35g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
>> I just bought a 65th Anniversary Edition Wrangler and it has the
>> "Forged Aluminum Wheels" on it. I am curious about the BEST way to care
>> for these wheels. I have had it about 10 days and am already
>> experiencing a great amount of brake dust on the front two wheels. Any
>> suggestions?
>>
>
>

Re: Wheel Care Tips
 

dog pee ruined mine but they're covered in mud enough to hide the damage.

Troy


"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:44ba8946$0$23792$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
> Inert brake dust won't hurt anything. Water is the real enemy. With
> time,
> it will cause pitting of the aluminum. On polished wheels, wax can help
> protect the surface, and make it easier to wash off the brake dust. Then
> the wax promotes drying. With dull surfaced wheels, a little aluminum
> chemistry is good to know. Like iron, aluminum forms an oxide on reacting
> with the oxygen in the atmosphere. But unlike iron, aluminum oxide is a
> hard, tough coating that protects the aluminum underneath from further
> damage. You don't want to scratch that stuff off with harsh cleaners or
> stiff brushes. Use a soft sponge, a mild detergent or soap, and make sure
> to rinse off all the cleaner when done. Resist the temptation to clean
> the
> wheels too frequently, but every time you do so, make sure that they are
> completely clean and dry when you are done.
>
> At least you don't have to worry about rust forming under paint, and
> wheels
> turning brown as a result. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "JeepXJ" <xj2001jeep@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1153069947.690927.87270@35g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
>> I just bought a 65th Anniversary Edition Wrangler and it has the
>> "Forged Aluminum Wheels" on it. I am curious about the BEST way to care
>> for these wheels. I have had it about 10 days and am already
>> experiencing a great amount of brake dust on the front two wheels. Any
>> suggestions?
>>
>
>

Re: Wheel Care Tips
 

dog pee ruined mine but they're covered in mud enough to hide the damage.

Troy


"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:44ba8946$0$23792$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
> Inert brake dust won't hurt anything. Water is the real enemy. With
> time,
> it will cause pitting of the aluminum. On polished wheels, wax can help
> protect the surface, and make it easier to wash off the brake dust. Then
> the wax promotes drying. With dull surfaced wheels, a little aluminum
> chemistry is good to know. Like iron, aluminum forms an oxide on reacting
> with the oxygen in the atmosphere. But unlike iron, aluminum oxide is a
> hard, tough coating that protects the aluminum underneath from further
> damage. You don't want to scratch that stuff off with harsh cleaners or
> stiff brushes. Use a soft sponge, a mild detergent or soap, and make sure
> to rinse off all the cleaner when done. Resist the temptation to clean
> the
> wheels too frequently, but every time you do so, make sure that they are
> completely clean and dry when you are done.
>
> At least you don't have to worry about rust forming under paint, and
> wheels
> turning brown as a result. ;^)
>
> Earle
>
> "JeepXJ" <xj2001jeep@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1153069947.690927.87270@35g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
>> I just bought a 65th Anniversary Edition Wrangler and it has the
>> "Forged Aluminum Wheels" on it. I am curious about the BEST way to care
>> for these wheels. I have had it about 10 days and am already
>> experiencing a great amount of brake dust on the front two wheels. Any
>> suggestions?
>>
>
>