Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2005 12:44:43 -0500 From: Shane Almeida <almeida.spam.is.evilnospam.is.evil.mindless.com> Subject: Re: Wheels on new Saab
On 1 Jun 2005 17:17:44 GMT, Dave Hinz wrote: > On Wed, 01 Jun 2005 11:57:46 -0500, Paul Gardner <100inchnospamessional-peoplenospam.co.uk> wrote: >> For wheels... >> >> A biker friend of mine uses a spray on detergent / cleaner called >> 'MuckOff' (for cleaning his motor bike) which he raves about. It removes >> road grime and filth from almost anything if you believe him. I keep >> meaning to find it in a Bike Shop and try it out... worth a try at least? > > Could be, but you're probably seeing more brake dust than actual dirt. Yes, brake dust is the killer. Dirt will just wash off. I'm not sure, but my guess is that the dust is statically charged, which makes it stick to the wheel. A quick search on Google seems to confirm this, but it may just be marketting hype for wheel waxes. Anyone know for sure?