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    Posted: 09 Jan 2016 at 4:46pm
Just bought some new twin spoke alloys from BMW for my E36 M3 Evo convertible, and recommendations for taking care of them ?  Have bought some Gtechnig panel wipe and C5 alloy armour to start :)
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Hi Paul

Alloygators to protect the edges against kerbing

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Use a Water based cleaner and not acid based.
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Originally posted by Aggie Aggie wrote:


Use a Water based cleaner and not acid based.


Yeh using a water based one, was thinking more of a coating to minimise brake dust, bought some G Techniq as a start
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Originally posted by rpennington rpennington wrote:

Hi Paul

Alloygators to protect the edges against kerbing

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These were out years ago, did they improve as I remember they always came loose, lol, no fitting centre even remotely close :/
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Does anyone make brake pads that work well, but produce less dust ? I would love to fit some if they exist, as I hate cleaning the fiddly bits in cross spoke wheels
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There's an Armor All wheel spray that I find makes dust removal much easier - just apply it when wheels are clean.

If you Google "low dust brake pads" you'll see a few options. If you find an e36 specific forum then you can ask other owners - but ask them about stopping power too (!)

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Meguiars hot rims or supagard alloy wheel protector spray.
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I've used this for years on wheels both painted and diamond cut

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Smartwax-10100-Ultimate-Shine-Protection/dp/B000PWH1VO

Apply lightly and build up some layers of protection with it and then seal off with autoglym extra gloss protection again another few light coats built up, This combination I find lasts for ages and is good at keeping the dust at bay and easily washable without harsh cleaners.
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