Michelin Brake Dust Repellent
#32
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From: Cambridge, Ont. Canada
Originally Posted by fotodad
Where did you guys buy this Michelin dust repellent? Is it available at say an Auto Zone, Advanced Auto, or Michelin dealership?
The kit available here is pictured, and was $24 Canadian (about $20 USD)
#33
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Cambridge, Ont. Canada
Originally Posted by kamikazeiG35
As I understand the process, you spray it on and it foams up... the first thing I began to wonder was whether this was something you *could* get on your rotors through the rims. But in GSM's posting, you mention that you took them off to work on (which makes sense) but isn't that convenient for those of us who don't have a 2.5 ton jack handy and/or air gun to pry off the lug nuts.
So can you leave your wheels on and just spray it without worrying about getting this on the brake rotors?
Thanks,
Al
So can you leave your wheels on and just spray it without worrying about getting this on the brake rotors?
Thanks,
Al
I took mine off to access and clean the inside of the wheels, but you don't have to do that.
The 3rd step (dressing the rubber) is sprayed as a foam onto the tire. You may have to be careful with this overspray, but when I did it, seemed very controllable.
Any overspray could be quickly cleaned off with something like Zaino Z-6.
The bulletin that HOLD OUT posted was more concerning overspray on paint, which again could easily be rinsed.
A great product.
C.
Last edited by Msedanman; 07-09-2005 at 02:16 PM.
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Originally Posted by picus112
I finally applied this tonight along with a hugely unnecassary and probably useless detailing of the G. I don't know what it is about cleaning the car at 11PM that is so theraputic. Anyway, we're going on a 800 KM roundtrip starting tomorrow, so I will report back with results on Monday!
Wayne
#37
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by GEE35X
Cool, that should be an excellent test for the repellent. Let us know how it works out after the trip. As for detailing the car, the car always seems to run so much better after she's had a good detailing loaded with tlc .
Wayne
Wayne
My poor baby's pining away in the garage, covered with a layer of dust.
She's chomping at the bit for a good suds up & some exercise.
I can almost see a tear rolling down her headlight.
~~~~guess I better get my act together & get things wrapped up.
#39
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 30,341
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From: Cambridge, Ont. Canada
Originally Posted by inTgr8r
Man, you've got that right.
My poor baby's pining away in the garage, covered with a layer of dust.
She's chomping at the bit for a good suds up & some exercise.
I can almost see a tear rolling down her headlight.
~~~~guess I better get my act together & get things wrapped up.
My poor baby's pining away in the garage, covered with a layer of dust.
She's chomping at the bit for a good suds up & some exercise.
I can almost see a tear rolling down her headlight.
~~~~guess I better get my act together & get things wrapped up.
As for detailing the car, the car always seems to run so much better after she's had a good detailing loaded with tlc
C.
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So I'm back. 800 KM turned into 1200 KM but the brake dust repellent actually held up really well. I took a picture of my front rims after we arrived in VT (600 KM) and while I have no way to measure brake dust (I would if I could!) it seemed like a lot less. Yay.
Unfortunately I got nailed for speeding in Cornwall and although I plead my case the officer wasn't interested in the fact that having less brake dust made me go too fast thus causing him to pull me over. What a jerk.
Unfortunately I got nailed for speeding in Cornwall and although I plead my case the officer wasn't interested in the fact that having less brake dust made me go too fast thus causing him to pull me over. What a jerk.
Last edited by Picus; 07-18-2005 at 05:50 PM.
#43
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Cambridge, Ont. Canada
Originally Posted by picus112
So I'm back. 800 KM turned into 1200 KM but the brake dust repellent actually held up really well. I took a picture of my front rims after we arrived in VT (600 KM) and while I have no way to measure brake dust (I would if I could!) it seemed like a lot less. Yay.
Unfortunately I got nailed for speeding in Cornwall and although I plead my case the officer wasn't interested in the fact that having less brake dust made me go too fast thus causing him to pull me over. What a jerk.
Unfortunately I got nailed for speeding in Cornwall and although I plead my case the officer wasn't interested in the fact that having less brake dust made me go too fast thus causing him to pull me over. What a jerk.
Too bad the cop didn't have a better sense of humour. Hope the $$$$ damage wasn't too bad.....
TNX for letting us know.
Colin
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
#45
He ticketed me for doing 131 in a 100 (401 east), the ticket was $143 and 4 points. I had cruise control on @ around 120-125 so I don't know where 131 came from. I'll probably show up to see if I can get it reduced to 129 or below just for the reduction in demerit points (131 is 4, 129 would be 3). Cornwall is a nest of cops, I saw 4-5 people pulled over on my way back.