I have just ordered new rims for the '94 E320 wagon as sort of a graduation present - last payment went out the door this week. I also wanted the new set to use only in the summer. The question is: Is brake dust cleaning all a matter of desire to get out there and start cleaning or are there some tricks to protect the rims longer. Recently I've found juast wiping them down with a wet paper towel works OK. I want to protect these new rims.

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1994 E320 Wagon (Died @ 308,669 miles)
1995 E300 Diesel (228,000)
1999 E300 Turbodiesel ( died @ 255,000)
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 AC 4X4 (115,000 miles) rusted frame - sold to chop shop
2011 Audi A4 Avant (165,000 miles) Seized engine - donated to Salvation Army
BMW 330 xi 6 speed manual (175,034 miles)
2014 E350 4Matic Wagon 128,000 miles
2018 Dodge Ram 21,000 miles