how to keep stock Black rims clean

BA RS · 11-02-2018, 09:48 AM

So I just recently picked up 2016 2SS with black wheels and I am wondering how to keep them shiny. Is there a product that I can buy to put on them to keep them clean or at least make it easier to wipe off?

Glen e · 11-02-2018, 09:51 AM

Read the link in my signature about wheels. Still the easiest way I've found to keep them clean

BA RS · 11-02-2018, 10:28 AM

Ok thank you sir

warren3537 · 11-02-2018, 11:03 AM

I also put my DA polisher to them (factory black 5 spoke) using a 4 inch pad and they came out shiny, and I also changed my brake pads to the power stop pads and no more brownish looking wheels.

bobby35ny · 11-02-2018, 11:20 AM

You MUST go to ceramic pads although the stopping power takes a hit.

Coat the wheels and calipers with a ceramic coating and follow Glens advice,.

KingLT1 · 11-02-2018, 11:28 AM

^ what he said. Change ceramic pads, you lose braking power but it's still more then enough unless you road course the car. Then ceramic coat the wheels.

Chris C 1SS 1LE · 11-04-2018, 10:18 AM

Glenn: excellent overview. Hell, I can even follow it.

Question: have you tried Zaino tire stuff? I have a bottle of the Armor All you exampled; however, find the Zaino far superior.

Yea, I'm partial...however...

Chris

TRZ06 · 11-04-2018, 10:50 AM

I had my wheels ceramic coated with they did my car. While it doesn't keep the brake dust from collecting on the wheels, it does make it come off very easily and keeps the brake dust from etching into the wheels themselves.

SPARTAN sui · 11-04-2018, 11:59 AM

Ceramic brake pads, it’s truly the only way to avoid brake dust.

70chevelleSS · 11-05-2018, 04:41 PM

Anyone care to recommend a good set of carbon ceramic pads for the SS four pistons?

ivan2333 · 11-05-2018, 06:26 PM

I just got mines replace on a ss 1le got the Power Stop Z26, FOR AN SS, see link below.

Power Stop K7226-26 Front and Rear Z26 Street Warrior Brake Kit

https://www.powerstop.com/product/po...ss=SS%20Models

Demon War Horse · 11-06-2018, 07:14 PM

Ceramic coating or Chemical Guys wheel wax also works good. I ceramic coated mine and the wifes, but have used the wheel wax with good results.

SSnakeEater · 11-07-2018, 03:24 PM

Be sure you change the rotors as well or at least re surface them. I made the mistake of just swapping out the pads and my car squeaks terribly now for the first few stops. It's rather embarrassing.

KingLT1 · 11-08-2018, 10:02 AM

I didn't have that problem but I changed the pads(PS Z26) when the car had 1500 miles. I just used a scratch cloth and brake clean on the rotors.

11-02-2018, 09:48 AM	#1
BA RS Big B Drives: 2016 2SS Summit White Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mansfield , TX Posts: 324 View My Garage	how to keep stock Black rims clean So I just recently picked up 2016 2SS with black wheels and I am wondering how to keep them shiny. Is there a product that I can buy to put on them to keep them clean or at least make it easier to wipe off? __________________ 2016 2SS,NPP exhauset, A8, Black and White interior, black rims, black center stripe.

11-02-2018, 09:51 AM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Read the link in my signature about wheels. Still the easiest way I've found to keep them clean __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

11-02-2018, 10:28 AM	#3
BA RS Big B Drives: 2016 2SS Summit White Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mansfield , TX Posts: 324 View My Garage	Ok thank you sir __________________ 2016 2SS,NPP exhauset, A8, Black and White interior, black rims, black center stripe.

11-02-2018, 11:20 AM	#5
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	You MUST go to ceramic pads although the stopping power takes a hit. Coat the wheels and calipers with a ceramic coating and follow Glens advice,. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

11-02-2018, 11:28 AM	#6
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,800	^ what he said. Change ceramic pads, you lose braking power but it's still more then enough unless you road course the car. Then ceramic coat the wheels. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

11-02-2018, 11:03 AM	#4
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I also put my DA polisher to them (factory black 5 spoke) using a 4 inch pad and they came out shiny, and I also changed my brake pads to the power stop pads and no more brownish looking wheels.

11-04-2018, 10:18 AM	#7
Chris C 1SS 1LE Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Brooks, GA Posts: 697	Glenn: excellent overview. Hell, I can even follow it. Question: have you tried Zaino tire stuff? I have a bottle of the Armor All you exampled; however, find the Zaino far superior. Yea, I'm partial...however... Chris __________________ '17 Bright Yellow 1LE. PDR, STB, !CAGS Borla 60606, 11925. Tony Mamo ported TB, ROTOFAB, !Sound Tube

11-04-2018, 10:50 AM	#8
TRZ06 Drives: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,014	I had my wheels ceramic coated with they did my car. While it doesn't keep the brake dust from collecting on the wheels, it does make it come off very easily and keeps the brake dust from etching into the wheels themselves. __________________ Current: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 (MCS 2-way remote dampers) Previous: 18' NFG 2SS *1LE* (ZL1 1LE solid rear cradle bushings & Corsa Exhaust) 16' F80 M3 (Ohlin R/T Coilovers) 13' Audi TTRS (APR Stage 1, MSS Springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' E90 M3 06' 335i (KW V2 Coilovers) 03' C5 Z06

11-04-2018, 11:59 AM	#9
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	Ceramic brake pads, it’s truly the only way to avoid brake dust. __________________

11-05-2018, 04:41 PM	#10
70chevelleSS Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1970 chevelle SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 231 View My Garage	Anyone care to recommend a good set of carbon ceramic pads for the SS four pistons?

11-05-2018, 06:26 PM	#11
ivan2333 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: MIRAMAR FL Posts: 12	I just got mines replace on a ss 1le got the Power Stop Z26, FOR AN SS, see link below. Power Stop K7226-26 Front and Rear Z26 Street Warrior Brake Kit https://www.powerstop.com/product/po...ss=SS%20Models

11-06-2018, 07:14 PM	#12
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	Ceramic coating or Chemical Guys wheel wax also works good. I ceramic coated mine and the wifes, but have used the wheel wax with good results. Attached Images __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

11-07-2018, 03:24 PM	#13
SSnakeEater Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Santa Clara CA Posts: 89	Be sure you change the rotors as well or at least re surface them. I made the mistake of just swapping out the pads and my car squeaks terribly now for the first few stops. It's rather embarrassing.

11-08-2018, 10:02 AM	#14
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,800	I didn't have that problem but I changed the pads(PS Z26) when the car had 1500 miles. I just used a scratch cloth and brake clean on the rotors. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

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