Ceramic coated my wheels

[Quick_Shifter]

Living in PA the salt belt is a winter problem, that I decided to combat. After doing a lot of research as I normally do before taking on a project I finally pulled the trigger to clean my 20” Feul wheels. The cleaning took a little over 9 hours, half way through I thought I may have bit off more than I could chew. The fear of not getting the wheels perfect and the dry times on ceramic coating were haunting my thoughts. As I pressed forward I started to see the amazing results from using a clay bar to remove the caked on brake dust. (I purchased my truck in May of 2018 with the wheels already on so I do not know their age) I decided to just focus on 1 wheel to coat at first to give myself a feeling of accomplishment as I was getting ready to quit. The ceramic coating application was surprisingly easy and the deep gloss it added was enough to get me excited to continue on with the other 3 wheels. Keep in mind I do not have a garage and tackled this project in my basement as we were supposed to get snow and freezing rain over the weekend. I will update this thread as the season progresses and the true test is going to be the brake dust repelling capabilities. The ceramic coating I used was armor shield 9 (ix)

Take note how grey the plastic center cap looks compared to the wheel, I will be coating the center caps as well but I did not think about that ahead of time. the Plastic bolts were polished with flitz and a dremel and the stainless fake bead lock bolts were just coated. I used a combination of Zep orange degreaser, Diaoblo wheel cleaner, p&s coating prep, IPA, and Mothers clay bar (Dawn soap and tap water was my clay lube) Being that I took on this project in my basement with no floor drains I used my MC1375 Steamer to rinse the wheels as I cleaned.
I had no idea the bolts were removable so I did most of the cleaning with them in place.

 

[heefageLA]

Looks brand spanking new! Good job man.

 

[quietpeen]

nice work. I did my wheels too back before winter started

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Looks brand spanking new! Good job man.

nice work. I did my wheels too back before winter started

Thank You, Thank you, Yes I obsess over research and overthink things then get busy work (Self employed) then I finally pull the trigger. I was able to get it done before the roads were treated luckily but it would have been a better summer project. As these coating are getting more popular outside of the pro detailers world we all can get some really good knowledge from it.

 

[Andler2008]

Hot damn that looks good. It took me 5 hours to clean and polish my 22x12 Hostile Fury's before winter. PIA, but well worth the time spent. I've been thinking about doing the ceramic coating on them, this just makes me want to do it even more.

I'm curious as to how it holds up for the rest of the winter. Keep us posted!!

 

[RamHondo]

Wheels look great! can u do mine this weekend, lol

 

[kkreit01]

Very nice outcome. That does not sounds like a fun job, but it's well worth it in the end.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Hot damn that looks good. It took me 5 hours to clean and polish my 22x12 Hostile Fury's before winter. PIA, but well worth the time spent. I've been thinking about doing the ceramic coating on them, this just makes me want to do it even more.

I'm curious as to how it holds up for the rest of the winter. Keep us posted!!

Thank You
I will definitely post winter updates on how the coating holds up. I can say they have stayed very clean so far.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Very nice outcome. That does not sounds like a fun job, but it's well worth it in the end.

Thank You

 

[Chrisg86]

What are the benefits? Is it strictly for the salt?

 

[Quick_Shifter]

What are the benefits? Is it strictly for the salt?

No. Ceramic coating is a hydrophobic coating that adds a layer of protection to wheels, Paint, glass, etc. there is a lot of information on different kinds I strongly suggest doing your own research. It’s not a bullet proof coating contrary to how companies are marketing them.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

It snowed here in PA on Friday this is what my truck looks like after 1 day of driving.i am happy to report The ceramic coating did its job!!!! Wheels should rinse clean but compared to the rest of the truck they are already clean

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Check out the rear center cap. I did not coat the center caps

 

[Quick_Shifter]

First rinse of spring 2019. I officially will never own wheels that are not ceramic coated ever again

 

[WTM75]

I bought a set of Rebel wheels from a member here, I have not put them on yet but I did have them coated. Looking at theses pictures, makes me very happy I did!! Those wheels look great!!

 

[magician]

Did my entire truck, wife’s Avalon and the Camaro, couldn’t be happier so far.

 

[mboymopar]

Looks awesome

 

[Pull Ya]

Added protection well worth the time, effort and cost. They still need to be properly maintained however. It's not a cure-all nor a one and done.
Jay

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Added protection well worth the time, effort and cost. They still need to be properly maintained however. It's not a cure-all nor a one and done.
Jay

^ Very True ^ For anyone thinking about doing Ceramic coating this stuff is marketed as the be all end all. It is not, do your own research because there are pros and cons
I use P&S Bead Maker as my sacrificial layer and have been really happy through the nasty roads of winter.

 

[Moparfanatic21]

Can ceramic coating be used on polished aluminum?