What wheel coating to use?

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sf_car_guy

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I`m getting my wheels refinished soon, and I want to coat them before I reinstall them. I have zero experience with ceramic coatings, so I`m looking for an easy to use product. What wheel coatings do folks here prefer?
 
My video was posted on DLUX. Some don`t like it because it can get tacky if left to long to wipe it off. But from my experience it will outperform C5 easily and Gyeon Rim. My personal favorite is 22ple VM1 but people don`t want to spend the money on it. t outperforms these and is very durable. Another easy one is the Adams ceramic wheel coating. I never tested it for longevity but it is user friendly and it`s initial performance looks good.

Be sure to get the wheels mounted and balanced before you coat them.
 
The Guz said:
My video was posted on DLUX. Some don`t like it because it can get tacky if left to long to wipe it off. But from my experience it will outperform C5 easily and Gyeon Rim. My personal favorite is 22ple VM1 but people don`t want to spend the money on it. t outperforms these and is very durable. Another easy one is the Adams ceramic wheel coating. I never tested it for longevity but it is user friendly and it`s initial performance looks good.

Be sure to get the wheels mounted and balanced before you coat them.
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Would you classify VM1 as a beading or sheeting coating? I`ve read that it is intended to be a sheeting coating. How easy is it to use?
 
I think I`ll try out VM1 then. Is a 30ml bottle enough for one set of rims?

In your video on VM1 you mention that Dlux is more hydrophobic. Does 22ple make a slick/hydrophobic topcoat that I could use yearly to boost water behavior?
 
sf_car_guy said:
I think I`ll try out VM1 then. Is a 30ml bottle enough for one set of rims?

In your video on VM1 you mention that Dlux is more hydrophobic. Does 22ple make a slick/hydrophobic topcoat that I could use yearly to boost water behavior?
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Yes it enough. No need for a top coat. You are more than likely going to top it with whatever you maintain the paint with.
 
PA DETAILER said:
I would work smarter not harder. Use one of the many spray on rinse off coatings. It will get over every surface of wheels. And when it needs a boost, simply reapply. And once applied, you will just need soap and water to clean them.

DP Detailing Products Hydro Wet Seal
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You`re 100% correct. I use Gyeon WetCoat on some of my other vehicles. However, I`ve already done half the work of coating a set of wheels so why not finish the job?
 
PA DETAILER said:
I would work smarter not harder. Use one of the many spray on rinse off coatings. It will get over every surface of wheels. And when it needs a boost, simply reapply. And once applied, you will just need soap and water to clean them.

DP Detailing Products Hydro Wet Seal
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I did that at first then got too lazy

Personal preference but I preferred to suffer 8hrs to coat wheels once then just wash/rinse `em off for the next year or so, every 2 or so years on `Summer` cars.

One less bottle on my shelf, one less step during my admittedly quick and occasionally infrequent washes.

Downside is that this Summer is a `recoat 4 sets of wheels` year.

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If you get the 22ple VM1, use it promptly, lest it go bad on you from sitting too long...that`s what happened to me, and yes I accept full responsibility for it. I still think it`d be the one to use, might even buy another one if I think I`ll (really) put it to use.
 
Accumulator said:
If you get the 22ple VM1, use it promptly, lest it go bad on you from sitting too long...that`s what happened to me, and yes I accept full responsibility for it. I still think it`d be the one to use, might even buy another one if I think I`ll (really) put it to use.
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Surprised yours went bad. Did you open it at all?

Mine is still liquid from the first bottle I purchased in November 2018. Not much left in the bottle but it is still good.
 
IMO wheel coatings are a scam. Use whatever coating you already have. A spray coating is probably the easiest to apply to wheels.
 
I`ve been using meguairs 3 in 1 every time I wash. Before I dry the wheels I spray it on and then dry them. Works pretty good but not a "permanent" coating.
 
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