Wheel Care Tips

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?

Wash the wheels? Change the brake pads to something like Performance
Friction that gives off less brake dust?

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?
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
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what does the Owner's Manual say?

Lot's of good wheel cleaner chemicals out there, but you don't want to
eat thru any factory coating that might be on the wheels. For mine, the
manual says use mild car wash soap & rinse them off - but not to use any
specific wheel cleaners.

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Wash the wheels? Change the brake pads to something like Performance
> Friction that gives off less brake dust?
>
> 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?

And only clean with good ol carwash soap and water. Don't use that
spray on wheel cleaner as it will just strip the protective coating
on the aluminum and you will wind up with corrosion.

--
DougW

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" > wrote in message
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?
>

Good wax helps, unfortunately is a pain to apply frequently enough
unless you look at it as an opportunity to rotate them. Haven't seen
much difference between the stuff like Blue Coral and ordinary old paste
or spray wax. Washing with ordinary car soap and a good brush helps.


Jerry Bransford proclaimed:
> Wash the wheels? Change the brake pads to something like Performance
> Friction that gives off less brake dust?
>
> 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?
>>
>

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


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?

Real Jeeps don't have disk brakes.


"L.W.(Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message
...
> I believe rims are supposed to have brake dust on them:
> http://www.billhughes.com/realJeepFrame.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>
>
> 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?
>

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

Troy


"Earle Horton" > wrote in message
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" > wrote in message
> 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?
>>
>
>