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how low dilution ratio can you go without compromising the cleaning ability?

I run out of my opc too quickly if I use 1:3 on my own cars.
 
twobucket said:
how low dilution ratio can you go without compromising the cleaning ability?

I run out of my opc too quickly if I use 1:3 on my own cars.
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It all depends on how dirty your wheel's/what kind of car you have if you drive a american car, and wash your wheels every week you could probably use a 1:10 ratio but if you drive a foreign car, and wash them every week them you may could use a 1:7 ratio though you should try sealing your wheel's up with any sealant you have on hand it will make cleaning easy or try meguiar's D101...good luck
 
If the wheels are coated or waxed, 1:10 can do it. So long as it hasn't been years of abuse or highly metallic brakes. If this is for your own personal use I recommend coating them with something and you can easily get away with washing weekly with your favorite car soap.
 
Thanks. Tried cleaning my Audi wheels which haven't had a good wheel cleaning for 2 months with OPC at 1:10. It works but need a lot of hardworking agitation. Will use a higher ratio next time.
 
twobucket said:
Thanks. Tried cleaning my Audi wheels which haven't had a good wheel cleaning for 2 months with OPC at 1:10. It works but need a lot of hardworking agitation. Will use a higher ratio next time.
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I had the same problem with my audi. Within a week they were coated with brake dust. When it came time to service the brakes, I switched to different pads that dust a lot less and a lighter color.
 
Really i dont think coating/waxing can really protect from euro cars brake pads letting off metal dust getting baked on hot wheels. For ex. you drive for days and it looks like you havent cleaned them in a month+ . Best thing is to switch to akebono euro ceramic pads (i prefer the feel over oem pads), last long, low dust, highly recommended. Then youll probably be good with a higher ratio then 1:3.
 
+1 on switching to akebono pads. Here is a picture from a review on them on an audi after 2 weeks of driving.
DustLF1.jpg


Here's his rear wheel after 2 weeks. Remember the front are usually dirtier as well.
DustLR2.jpg
 
Shtexas said:
+1 on switching to akebono pads. Here is a picture from a review on them on an audi after 2 weeks of driving.
DustLF1.jpg


Here's his rear wheel after 2 weeks. Remember the front are usually dirtier as well.
DustLR2.jpg
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Exactly, anyone trying to keep wheels on their euro car looking good switching is a must. And the dust that is left off is easier to clean since my guess is the metal dust from the OEM pads cake and eventually some of it gets embed into the wheel (which can lead to needing to clay spots to really get clean).
 
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