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Mar 1, 2008 | 08:20 PM

dbourne

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Something to worry about?

I've noticed streaks on my rims, both rear and one front last, one rear rim this week, when washing the car. It washed off easily enough. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Mar 1, 2008 | 09:16 PM

qbmurderer13

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Probably ran through something dirty idk, I wouldnt worry since it just washes off, unless its happening often in the same spots.

Mar 1, 2008 | 09:20 PM

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Just looks like you had some watery brake dust that flung off your rotor or something.

Clean it off so it doesn't eat your wheel's finish.. nothing detrimental, though..

Mar 1, 2008 | 09:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by babowc,Mar 2 2008, 12:20 AM

Just looks like you had some watery brake dust that flung off your rotor or something.

Clean it off so it doesn't eat your wheel's finish.. nothing detrimental, though..

Thanks for the comments. Probably just the brake dust. The streaks look somewhat dramatic but explained by centrifugal force??

Mar 1, 2008 | 09:51 PM

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Probably.

I would think it'd just drip off when you wash the car.. but maybe some watered down brake dust just escaped the brake dust shield and got on your wheel.

Definitely clean it off though.