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Neo4 · 20 Aug 2008 at 22:40

Anyone using a sprayon brake-dust disolver? Seen a one on cleanyourcar "Bilberry". You can use it neat for real stubborn grime or dillute it down.

SoliD · 20 Aug 2008 at 23:08

Neo4 said:
Anyone using a sprayon brake-dust disolver? Seen a one on cleanyourcar "Bilberry". You can use it neat for real stubborn grime or dillute it down.

Apparently white spirit is good for breaking down brake dust.

Sparky · 20 Aug 2008 at 23:16

SoliD said:
Apparently white spirit is good for breaking down brake dust.

Also heard that before but never tried it.

Toker · 21 Aug 2008 at 10:13

bilberry wheel cleaner is brilliant, smells great too

Scottland · 21 Aug 2008 at 10:21

I just use APC on mine, but mine are a state anyway and need refurbing/replacing

Sadgeek · 21 Aug 2008 at 12:31

Dup said:
Anyone recommend a decent duster for the dash etc? I have a nice skin problem which means my car gets dusted up pretty sharpish and wouldn't mind something that trapped the dust rather than move it. Cheers

Tescos Baby-wipes. Fragrance free mind

mrk · 21 Aug 2008 at 12:34

Sadgeek said:
Tescos Baby-wipes. Fragrance free mind

Baby wipes are not anti-static dusters !

I use a £1 automotive-duster which I bought from the £1 shop, it has 2 ends, one end is an antistatic duster and the other end is a bristle brush for the fan vents etc.

Works very well!

Phil W · 21 Aug 2008 at 14:21

Microfibre Cloth, followed by Armorall Matt Dash Wipes.

mrk · 21 Aug 2008 at 14:23

Those matt dash wipes are awesome

only 32.50 for a pack of 15 too which lasts over a month for me!

Phil W · 21 Aug 2008 at 14:29

Yep they do a very, very good job. I only ever use Matt wipes to prevent any glare on the windscreen, i literally do the whole interior of the car with these wipes, they work great, the leather ones are awesome too

Scottland · 21 Aug 2008 at 14:31

mrk said:
Those matt dash wipes are awesome only 32.50 for a pack of 15 too which lasts over a month for me!

32.50?!

I assume that's £2.50?

Any shops sell them?

mrk · 21 Aug 2008 at 14:55

halfords

Overlag · 21 Aug 2008 at 16:35

SoliD said:
Apparently white spirit is good for breaking down brake dust.

will also clean off any protection on the wheels.

Dup · 21 Aug 2008 at 16:43

I use those armour all things already. They can leave a horrible residue sometimes but I agree, can't argue for the price. I will have to Go Outside™ and find me a duster, cheers

mrk · 21 Aug 2008 at 16:45

If you use *** Armour All wipes then instead of letting it dry wipe then buff off using a MF cloth, this gives a nicer finish and won't leave white marks!

rG-tom · 25 Aug 2008 at 00:18

Gave SRP a quick try today, and it looks fantastic

mjt · 25 Aug 2008 at 00:37

got a lot of stuff in the boot or dodgy suspension?

rG-tom · 25 Aug 2008 at 00:38

mjt said:
got a lot of stuff in the boot or dodgy suspension?

neither? boots empty, the back of the car is always lower on e46 anyway

Maybe the gravel drive was throwing your perception?

mrk · 25 Aug 2008 at 00:56

Na tis normal, mine looks the same

mjt · 25 Aug 2008 at 00:57

yeh, it's just that the front arch is taller than the rear, nvm eh

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