What wheel coating to use?

[sf_car_guy]

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?

[Rsurfer]

Been using Car Pro`s Dlux on wheels, headlights and trim.

[sf_car_guy]

Would you classify Dlux as beginner friendly?

Had my eye on Gtechniq C5 based on these tests

BEST RIM PROTECTION EXPERIMENT: Real World Testing and Comparison - YouTube
BEST RIM PROTECTION EXPERIMENT: Real World Testing and Comparison Update 1 - YouTube

[evo77]

Would you classify Dlux as beginner friendly?

@The Guz recently posted a great how-to video:

[The Guz]

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.

[sf_car_guy]

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.

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?

[The Guz]

It does both and it is easy to use. C5 is a sheeter.

[sf_car_guy]

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?

[PA DETAILER]

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

[The Guz]

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?

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.

[sf_car_guy]

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

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?

[sf_car_guy]

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.

Thanks Guz. Do you like to do two coats or stick with one?

[PA DETAILER]

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?

Gotcha.

[The Guz]

Thanks Guz. Do you like to do two coats or stick with one?

Two.

[981 Cayman S]

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

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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