The quickest way to ruin the wheels on your car is to let brake dust gather unimpeded. Sure, you can clean the dust off on a daily basis, but who has the time? What if you ruin them by using an abrasive cleaner? However, if you don’t do something about the problem, your wheels’ finish will most certainly corrode and deteriorate. This is not something you want to see: your pricey AMG 129s eating dust! Fortunately, in this world of ever improving technology a permanent and cost effective solution will take care of the problem for less than $100.

Brake dust shields [also known as wheel dust shields] can successfully protect your wheels from dust. Made of high strength aluminum alloy, brake dust shields fit securely between the hub and wheel just like an inside hubcap; the turbo-venting design of the shield enhances brake cooling.

Properly installed brake shields are a great idea for the following reasons:

They will keep your wheels shiny and like new; protects them from damaging brake dust.

Are easy for you to install; no special tools are necessary.

Are made of a one piece no-maintenance aluminum alloy.

Come in a variety of sizes that fit virtually all cars, trucks, and SUVs equipped with factory wheels.

Will not impact your new car warranty.

Brake dust shields are sold in pairs and are custom made for your wheels. In most cases you can order and receive two pairs and have them shipped to your home for under $100. When you consider that your AMG 129s cost $863 each, the investment is well worth it; almost like having wheel insurance without reoccurring annual charges!

Currently, there is only one manufacturer of wheel dust shields, Kleen Wheels. Some cars come factory equipped with these shields as the importance of protecting pricey wheels is not lost on some car manufacturers, particularly those marketing high end car lines.

A tip: When ordering brake dust shields you are ordering them for the wheel not the car. Shields will be different if your wheels are factory delivered or after market installed. Make sure you are clear on this when placing your order as you could learn that the shields you ordered do not match your wheels.

Yeah, AMG 129s are totally cool. Without the brake dust, that is!

Matt Keegan is a contributing writer for Car Parts Stuff, an online supplier of high quality and well priced automobile parts.

There are many different kinds of wheel covers, or "hubcaps," that you can purchase for your vehicles. Parts train"s hubcaps come as new, used, aftermarket, and re-conditioned. One way you can find various types of wheel covers is by checking retail stores like Partstrain selling wheel covers. Most consumers choose wheel covers based on style from a wide selection in retail stores. Hubcaps are often used as a synonym for wheel cover. A wheel cover covers the entire wheel while a hubcap covers only the center of the wheel, or the hub.

Hubcaps can sometimes be tough. They are usually coated or painted with an acrylic paint that can sometimes crack, and peel off - revealing a yellowish tinge from the primer. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do with these caps, other than buy a new set. But if you clean them frequently, they should last for years. Harmful elements such as break dust, and salt will dull the center of the rim due to rust and stains. Whether you have spent hundreds of dollars for aftermarket rims, or your car has stock rims, it is important to clean and protect our rims regularly to prevent these problems. Metal and aluminum polishes are perfect for protecting and removing stains, rust and dullness to your rims.

Hubcaps are simply decorative caps that fit over a car"s wheels. They are not necessary for the operation of your car, but they can greatly improve the appearance of it as they"re intended to cover the less attractive components of the wheel. Made from different materials like steel, aluminum, or plastic, hubcaps vary significantly in style and price. They are usually offered as a standard option when you buy a car at a dealership, but you can also purchase them at specialty car or tire stores. In addition to being a stylistic feature, hubcaps can actually help keep dust and water away from the wheel bearings and brakes. As a result, it"s best to choose hubcaps that are durable, lightweight, and resistant to corrosion and are able to withstand extreme temperatures.

Some vehicle owners, especially those who own high performance automobiles, prefer alloy wheels or wheel covers for appearance as well as performance. Alloy wheels can provide more responsive acceleration and braking as well as added strength, which can reduce tire deflection in cornering. Certain kinds of alloy wheels may reduce the risk of brake fade by allowing more cooling air to flow over the brakes. Steel wire wheel covers are another type of hubcap. Some wire styles are actually made from engineering plastic. New vehicle manufacturers as well as independent wheel cover manufacturers commonly use this same material.

Others may opt for illuminated automobile hubcaps, which are internally lit, allowing a bright flash of style to customize any car. Completely self-contained, they can be mounted on any car to replace existing hubcaps. Although they are primarily decorative, they also add extra visibility and safety to any car that uses them.

Toyota hubcaps are crafted to be extra tough and durable enough to resist tear and wear due to regular use. Toyota hubcaps come in massive styles and designs, depending on the size and kind of Toyota wheels into which they will be installed.

Whenever you need hubcaps to enhance not just the performance but also the appearance of your wheels, Parts Train has it for you. Having a vast array of well crafted Toyota Replacement Parts, Performance Parts, Aftermarket Parts to choose from its online store at http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/TOYOTA available 24 hours a day to serve your most demanding auto parts needs. Excellence is synonymous to service for all of Parts Train"s customer service staff in dealing with all of your auto parts inquiries.

Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.