Toughest part to keep clean/looking new?

[Tanzanite18]

New owner here. What have you veterans found the toughest part of the F8's to keep clean and looking new and what's the best way to do it?

[damageprone]

The wheels. You will start accumulating brake dust the minute you clean your car. I've been hearing great things about Sonax, but haven't had the chance to try it myself as of yet. I did apply some Chemical Guys Wheel Wax to the wheels and it has made cleaning easier, but it doesn't eliminate the problem.

[cwhands]

My rockers and quarters have taken a beating. I'd extend the quarter panel clear film for certain and I won't overlook the rockers next time. Otherwise 2nd post is accurate. Wheels are high maintenance (at least the black 437m).

[damageprone]

Originally Posted by cwhands

My rockers and quarters have taken a beating. I'd extend the quarter panel clear film for certain and I won't overlook the rockers next time. Otherwise 2nd post is accurate. Wheels are high maintenance (at least the black 437m).

+1 I had my rear quarter panel extended as a precaution as this was highly recommended by everyone here to prevent paint chipping.

And yes, I also have the black 437m wheels.

[KevinM]

Yeah, it seems these days that the wheels are the most difficult to clean and keep clean. Luckily the silver 666 wheels have a ferric gray inner lip that hides the brake dust pretty well. I supposed the black 666 wheels would be even better in the regard. I use a set of Wheel Woolies, which makes pretty quick work of them. https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Wheel-Woo...=wheel+woolies

+2 on extending the PPF on the rear fender.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

PPF and/or ceramic coat the car

[Eric S]

wheels
paint
interior

plan of attack

modesta bc06 the wheels
ppf the car
coat the car
coat the interior

after coating, everything is easier to maintain with a simple wipe, presoak and pressure washer, wet towel wipe, etc.

effect is the same on the wheels with BC06

[cwhands]

Originally Posted by KevinM

Ye I supposed the black 666 wheels would be even better in the regard. I use a set of Wheel Woolies, which makes pretty quick work of them.
+2 on extending the PPF on the rear fender.

The black on the 666M is the same as the 437M, I think it might actually show even more. Can't say for certain though. Not to be a downer. Ceramic coat them and maintenance becomes much easier

[allinon72]

You'd think black wheels would hide the brake dust, but it's the opposite. It just turns the wheels brown. Same principle as a black car, very hard to keep clean. Highly recommend this wheel coating, which helps quite a bit with brake dust.

[stealth70mde]

Yeah, the wheels are a real PITA to keep clean.

[jfritz27]

See here:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&highlight=z23

I'm a recent convert to these pads, and I agree with all the other positive reviews 100%.