Miata NA/NB 1990-2005 · Bargain Bin

Most modern wheels are clear coated just like the paint on your car. Therefore, do NOT use anything on your wheels that you would not use on your Miata's paint. Only clear coat safe products should be used on wheels. We like to put a coat of fresh car wax on new wheels before we put them on our Miatas here, helps keep them clean.

BRAKE DUST: Brake dust can be corrosive. Some brands and compounds in particular are known for eating up the finish on wheels, especially if the dust gets sprayed on the wheels when hot at the track and then left there for 24 hours or more, particularly with some overnight dew/moisture or lots of UV gets added to the mix. Some brands' compounds are less corrosive than others, but as a rule of thumb it is always best to keep your wheels clean. Nothing more than normal soap and water is needed. Before leaving the track, we find a hose and rinse brake dust off.