For those who purchased Marco's In-n-Out detail spray
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I have used it for the last two weeks (daily when I clean them) and even did one side and not the other and then switched sides (in case I brake more while turning one way than the other) to test how it was working.
I don't remember Marco claiming that the spray would repel brake dust. In fact, in my experience a sprayed wheel will actually collect a little more dust than an unsprayed one. But the dust slides right off on a sprayed wheel. In fact, when I use it in conjunction with the Meguiar's wheel cleaner I bought, I don't even have to touch the wheels to get the dirt off except to dry them (and then again to get the rust that sheds off the rotors after I drive it 300 feet
). But in-between washes I use either Meguiar's detail spray or Zaino detail spray and they wipe clean quite easily. Maybe this has something to do with the fact that I clean them daily?
If I spray a wheel heavily, it seems to collect substantially more dust than an unsprayed wheel. If I spray it really light (maybe 2 seconds a wheel or so) it works great. Maybe you could try misting each wheel lightly next time and see what happens. :dunno:
I haven't had the spray in a few days - I think I left it outside of my garage and somebody threw it away or something. I need to go back and get some more!
As an aside, I have found that the spray does mask some of the gloss on the wheels and gives them a 'soft' look instead of shiney. I wouldn't use it if I were showing my car.
My two cents.
--SONET
I don't remember Marco claiming that the spray would repel brake dust. In fact, in my experience a sprayed wheel will actually collect a little more dust than an unsprayed one. But the dust slides right off on a sprayed wheel. In fact, when I use it in conjunction with the Meguiar's wheel cleaner I bought, I don't even have to touch the wheels to get the dirt off except to dry them (and then again to get the rust that sheds off the rotors after I drive it 300 feet
). But in-between washes I use either Meguiar's detail spray or Zaino detail spray and they wipe clean quite easily. Maybe this has something to do with the fact that I clean them daily? If I spray a wheel heavily, it seems to collect substantially more dust than an unsprayed wheel. If I spray it really light (maybe 2 seconds a wheel or so) it works great. Maybe you could try misting each wheel lightly next time and see what happens. :dunno:
I haven't had the spray in a few days - I think I left it outside of my garage and somebody threw it away or something. I need to go back and get some more!
As an aside, I have found that the spray does mask some of the gloss on the wheels and gives them a 'soft' look instead of shiney. I wouldn't use it if I were showing my car.
My two cents.
--SONET
Sonet,
Thanks for the write up. I guess I thought it would repel the brake dust and keep the wheels looking cleaner longer...
Regarding wheel cleaners and rusting rotors. I was using the Meguires wheel cleaner and switched to Griot's Garage wheel cleaner. Seems like I would use less cleaner, get better results and the rotors had minimal rust.
I also noticed the shine on the wheels was knocked down when I used the detail spray. I'll keep using it, but wanted to see what everyone else's experience was.
See ya
Chipster
Thanks for the write up. I guess I thought it would repel the brake dust and keep the wheels looking cleaner longer...
Regarding wheel cleaners and rusting rotors. I was using the Meguires wheel cleaner and switched to Griot's Garage wheel cleaner. Seems like I would use less cleaner, get better results and the rotors had minimal rust.
I also noticed the shine on the wheels was knocked down when I used the detail spray. I'll keep using it, but wanted to see what everyone else's experience was.
See ya
Chipster
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Some follow up
Okay guys, here's my experience so far with the In n Out Detail spray:
At the detail clinic, Marco did my left front wheel as a demo. The other 3 wheels were left unsprayed. Since I only drive the car a couple of times a month and wipe down to cover after each time out, I have not re-washed the car yet. I had the car out the other day for the third time since the clinic and the left front wheel still requires a lot less effort to wipe the dust off!
I agree with SONETs assessment. I think the spray is a good (quick) way to may the wheels easier to wipe brake dust off of in between washes. I would not spray on before a show (although on my wheels, due to the 'shadow' paint finish, the spray does not adversely affect the appearance).
After the last wipe down, I sprayed all 4 wheels (again, it must be noted, quickly and lightly) and I'll see how things go the next few times around.
Okay guys, here's my experience so far with the In n Out Detail spray:
At the detail clinic, Marco did my left front wheel as a demo. The other 3 wheels were left unsprayed. Since I only drive the car a couple of times a month and wipe down to cover after each time out, I have not re-washed the car yet. I had the car out the other day for the third time since the clinic and the left front wheel still requires a lot less effort to wipe the dust off!
I agree with SONETs assessment. I think the spray is a good (quick) way to may the wheels easier to wipe brake dust off of in between washes. I would not spray on before a show (although on my wheels, due to the 'shadow' paint finish, the spray does not adversely affect the appearance).
After the last wipe down, I sprayed all 4 wheels (again, it must be noted, quickly and lightly) and I'll see how things go the next few times around.
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