Eagle One Nano detailing spray vs. Meguiars Quick detailing spray for wheels:

Noticed a big difference when using each of these for spraying down the stock SRT6 wheels after a wash.

I like the Eagle One Nano wax spray for the body of the car. The graphite metallic just looks great when applied in the sun. I had been using it on the wheels since I've had the car. But only after 40 miles I would notice brake dust.

I used Meguiars cause I had it on hand. It did a great job at keeping the brake dust away for 4x as long.

I know, I know, replace the pads already for Rotex pads. But my pads are new and I hate to waste money! So thats not an option until my pads wear down.

What does everyone use for their wheels?

 

I use soap and water with a brush. Twice a year I remove the wheel and give it a thorough clean and wax.

 

On all of my vehicles, I wash them very well with the rest of the car, then apply a good coat or 2 of Maguiars NXT 2.0. The next time I want to remove the brake dust, it just wipes off with a microfiber towel!

 

I have a long brush that gets the backs of the wheels as well. I wash them 1st when I wash my car. I use Meguiars Gold Shampoo, same as I use on my car. As for detailing purposes I use Zaino Z-2 every month on them when I polish the rest of the car, I use Stoners on my tires. Of all the tire dressings I've used its the best. You can make it shine or dull it out. I use a foam applicator so the spray doesn't get on my wheels. Once a year I removed the wheel and tire and give the wheel a thorough cleaning front and back. I also paint my brake calipers and wheel wells at the same time.

 

When I wash the car, which is rare (limited use, sunshine only, garage kept) I'll clean the wheels with Meguiar's Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner and a soft wheel brush that can reach deep between the spokes. Between washes I use Meguiar's Quik Wheel Detailer but I do keep a coat of wax on them, usually Meguiar's M20 Polymer Sealant because of its cleaning ability and longevity.

A couple times a year I'll pull them off the car and clean them inside and out (or is that front and back?) with Meguiar's Wheel Brightener from our Pro Detailer line. Fantastic stuff for removing badly set in brake dust.

I have to say though, since swapping to Posi-Quiet ceramic brake pads cleanup is a snap. Best mod I've ever done to this car - by a long shot.

 

Do the ceramic pads feel as strong as the original while stopping?

 

Absolutely. Even on track, braking hard from 125mph to take a 35mph corner they're awesome. Heck, I scared the crap out of a guy in a Porsche 911 - I outbraked him and he had to go straight off onto the run off area because he couldn't slow down enough for the corner.

 

I very much like mine. With slotted and drilled rotors, it's like running into glue.

 

I couldn't believe how well my Posi-Quiets work. great stopping power with no signs of fad with heavy repeated braking. I liked them so much I had to wait for another set to arrive for my MB/Brembo claipers before I could do my brake upgrade. I had close to 20,000 mile on my pads and they still looked like new if anyone needs them, let me know. I was also amazed at how nice my OEM rotors look afeter 62,000 miles.

I use Nano on the interior, Quick detailer on the car and wheels. and Maquires Natrual rubber on tires.

 

I actually went the MBZ dealer and picked up some Euro brand brake pads, and they worked perfectly, no dust, no squeak, and fees awesome on the car. they were also only $40 or so for the fronts.

Justin

 

Hi! Ok, this is my first post here so please be gentle. I've pretty much always been a car guy. I just bought a 2004 blaze red Crossfire coupe... I love it! Anyways, I'm a big fan of Griots Garage stuff. I've used their clay bar, 4 different levels of polish, speed shine (detail spray) best of show wax, and wheel cleaner. I'll admit I'm pretty **** about my car. My last vehicle was 12 years old when I sold it and I had a tough time convincing the new owner I'd never had it painted. I love the stuff...and griots orbital buffer is guaranteed to not burn paint. Trust me on that. I helped out a friend of the family with a chalked-out 2003 Camry and he didn't recognize it when I was done...he asked why I had the car painted. I'm pretty bad about this stuff...sadly I've spent a weekend detailing an engine with swabs and qui tips. But hey, there aren't too many things better than a clean shiny car! :-)

 

 

FP,

That's not a Crossfire. Explain that!!!!!!!

Don

 

there was a car in that picture.....

 

Just how long is that line at your place for wheel cleaning! ROFL.

And dont take this personally - how can u tell gay tendancies.. when they notice it's not a crossfire wheel first!
Sorry..had to do it..

 

Welcome aboard, the XF is an addicting automobile. I am located in Briad Ripple and active in the local car scene, let me know if you want to get a beer or something and check out the cars...

 

Great to have another Crossfire owner in Indy! Maybe you, me and BoilerUp can get together sometime.

 

I let my DETAILERS take care of all that