COMPLETE guide to ceramic coating your wheels!
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Want to learn how to ceramic coat your wheels? In this definitive guide, we go through all of the steps necessary to coat your wheels like a pro! Properly applying ceramic coating to your wheels is easy, as long as you follow our complete guide.
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I'm not one to comment on RUclips videos much. But this has to be the best video for how to do it yourself without complicating anything.
Thank you Tom...glad you liked it!
I honestly think I’m more impressed with the jig you guys made then the products themselves. You guys should refine that thing and sell it. I’d buy one for sure
Video came out at the perfect time ,I’m coating my wheels this weekend. Thanks for the amazing content love the channel.
Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it.
Great video and lesson. After being in your Enthusiasts Class last fall and seeing your wheel stand/roller...I came home and made one for myself....what a work saver it is. Thanks for the video....enjoy and learn from everyone that you do and post.
Thank you, James!
How did you do this? What parts do you need for this stand?
Having that roller stand makes a big difference and very much easier. I just bought new wheels and glad I saw this video.
Thank you Todd for taking the time to explain the wheel coating process. Excellent video. Keep up the good work
Thank you...glad you enjoyed it!
I just watched the whole video, knowing very well I’m never going to do it. 😅 Great vídeo
Glad you at least watched it! :)
Hahahaha
4 cloths, 4 wheels - I suspect there is a connection there.
Love the wheel stand, going to have to have a go at making one of those babies
You are an amazing instructor!
Nice review Todd. I haven't jumped up to a full blown coating yet. I am using Polishangel Viking Coat at the moment which I absolutely love. So easy to apply and remove and provides stellar results with really good hydrophobic properties. I maintain it with Viking Spritz and also have their Glisante' wash for bucket washing although I primarily am doing rinseless washes as of late because I keep my car super clean. I have a red Nissan 370Z with super soft paint so I do tend to get some minor wash marring (even trying to wash as safely as possible) but nothing a quick fine polish won't remove. Getting ready to try Polishangel Escalate which I just got to bring back the finish to a super high gloss and re-apply Viking Coat. I previously did the entire car about two years ago using Master Compound and Master Sealant followed by the Viking Coat (which, with proper maintenance) has lasted me two years, although to be fair, the car isn't driven too often and is a garage kept weekend toy. When I do jump up to a full coating, it will definitely be a Kamikaze coating.
watching your video at night plan on doing my new wheels tomorrow, thanks for letting me know too still prep it to a high standard even though their new wheels :)
Superb video, excellent tip with the foam cut into 4, just in time to coat my wheels tomorrow! Thanks a bunch
Hell with the coating, how do I make that roller stand! :-)
thats what i said! lol
Go to harbor freight and get a motorcycle stand for like $25. Works the same way
Lol
😂 that’s what caught my attention first and kept me wanting one!
Motorcycle wheel cleaning stand
That wheels stand you made there. Where did you get those parts? Is that something ready to go that you bought and just attached to that board?
PS, you guys are doing some of the best detailing videos out there period. I’ve learned so much from them.
Cheers
Great video! I finally found my answer on protecting matte finish wheels👍
Glad we could help!
If we’re looking for the best durability possible, what would you suggest to do?
I been thinking of using:
1. Dedicated wheel coating as base layer
2. Topped by a second layer of wheel coating or would you suggest using a professional grade, silica-based coating?
3. And finalize with spray silica based “coating/ sealant”?
Gyeon looks crazy for my first time doing wheels. I think ill try c5 wheel armour on my winter set
Looks great. I'm wondering what is the best paint or surface material to put on the rim for the most clean and least dirty look? After I solve this, I can follow this video's instructions.
Got a year of protection with RIM on my tracked GT3.
Would the coating survive the extreme heat on track? Just got new wheels and considering ceramic coating. Thanks!
Another excellent informative video, so well done. Thank you Todd
Very welcome
I was wondering what would happen if I don’t do the removal process in the barrels since we can’t see inside pretty much anyways… thanks in advance!
Another great video Todd and thanks again for posting them
Love the vid. Got to know what those rollers are actually called coz I wanna make one of those for when I clean my wheels 🙏🏻😂
I’ve just bought new rims and I want to coat with Gyeon Q2 Rim. Should I use directly Gyeon Prep or it’s better to prewash, wash and use the iron remover before? Thanks for created this amazing channel!!
Thank you. If they're brand new, un-driven wheels, I'd recommend just thoroughly cleaning with Prep first, then go directly into your coating process. Glad you like our channel!
Great video my amigo ! Congrats
Thanks as always my friend!
Hi Todd, old video but wonder if you might clarify two things.
If I use Gyeon Rim, then would using their Wheel Iron remover product shortern the life of the product. Get SO much break dust on my Cayman
Is CanCoat worth it, given I have loads and as I understand it, it has a limited shelf life...or am I just wasting my time.
Thanks for the awesome videos!
Does it have to be a dedicated rim coating? Good video.
Great, well thought out video!
Thank you!
Hi nice and good video,what is prep?
It's linked in the description!
@@Esotericdetail Ok thank you
Excellent content.
Have my set of brand new 22x12 -44 offset wheels still in the box. 6” gloss black lip , I better learn how to do this before I ge the tires mounted on.... especially Calis weird weather.... is it gonna be sunny ... windy... rain... storm... tornado? Gloss black hardest of all to keep clean or black in general wheels.... thanks for the info
Wouldn’t DLUX be a better and longer lasting choice given that it is wheel specific and better with higher temperatures, despite not being as nice to install application-wise?
Thank you, Todd!
Can I wait longer than one to two hours for the kamikaze stance say even 24 or 48 hours?
Good video thank you! Love the DIY Kits!
Thanks...glad you liked it! Yes, the DIY kits have been extremely popular so far. We're just trying to make the decision-making process as easy as possible for consumers.
Another great video, thanks guys. Would also like to hear your thoughts on mythbusting maintenance of ceramic coated wheels.. so much misinformation out there.
What myths in particular, as there are plenty about coatings in general (we have a video specifically addressing coating myths)?
@@Esotericdetail beading = protection is always a good common one to bust. Will check out the coating myths video and check back!
Thank you so much for such a detailed video.
great video, what wold happen if the tires also get coated?
Worst rims I have seen are Ford Mustangs that are exported. The underbody is sprayed at the dock with a black tar like compound and it's all over PART of the rims. I literally had to use a can of degreaser on each rim to remove before using an IPA to prep before ceramic coating them. Took about 4 hrs per rim, and I have only done the rear 2 so far as it was raining so I could only jack the rears up in the shed, the fronts will have to wait until next week
I just got the Stance Wheel coat from your shop and I have a new set of wheels showing up soon. Would you recommend coating the wheels before or after the tires have been mounted? I suppose you could get around the lip edge better without tires mounted. Thanks.
Can you apply to the chrome part of the rim?
Would it be ok to coat the new wheels before they are mounted onto tires?
Todd what do you have coated in your house? Might be a good video for people sheltering in place?
Good idea, but I have nothing coated in my house.
Did you guys custom make that wheel stand yourself in house? It's awesome. I need to figure out how to build one like that.
Yes we did, thank you! It's a life-changer for sure.
Wait what? I thought you guys make your own stands, too? Why do you need to figure this out? :D
I think the original wheel detailer stand came out from german RUclipsrs Glossboss.
They have a lot of solutions but do not sell them unfortunately.
Any chance of shooting a video on how to make the wheel stand?
Can you just prep with diluted alcohol if the rim is brand new?
maybe this was asked I looked but didn't see it can you do this before adding tires and weights
Preferably do it after wheel weights so you don't run the potential of adhesion issues.
Hi question my wheels don’t have clear coat can I apply ceramic coat?
Great video! I am a tire installer and have a question about what is the best cleaner to get adhesive weights? I had a set "reject the weights" and the customer said they were ceramic coated. (brand unknown). we usually prep with 91% isopropyl for nice wheels.
Unfortunately I haven't found a "best". It's a slow process to ensure no marring or scratching on the wheels. We will typically allow it to sit in Gyeon Tar for a while before trying to work it off of the surface.
@@Esotericdetail I think maybe he was asking how to make wheel weights stick to a ceramic coated wheel? Or is that not a problem? Or maybe they should be balanced BEFORE coating?
Todd,
I applied a coating to freshly repaired and powder coated wheels about 12 - 18 months ago. How would I clean and prep for a reapplication? I’m aware of the usual wash, tar, iron remover but don’t know if I should look at a clay mit or some sort of polish to ensure the surface can bond to the coating as best as possible. The wheels are matte powder coat and I’ve never polished powder coat, unsure how it would respond.
Thanks!
I have used the same procedure for some years now and it works out just great.
Did it the same on my summer wheels yesterday (video coming :D). Feels nice in some weird way that you know the wheels are coated haha.
Nice wheels and is that Good Year F1 Supersport tires ?
Thank you. No, those are Michelin AS3+
Should I be concerned if I do this before the wheels are balanced? Will the coat prevent weights from be adhered to the wheel?
We have not run into any issues for wheels that we have coated first, then did mounting / balancing.
@@Esotericdetail This is my same question. Thank you for the response. I plan to caot a new set of wheels just out of the box and prior to tire mounting and wheel balancing
Once I've applied Gyeon Rim, how long should I wait before refitting the wheels?
Awesome video !!! thank you !!! Can you put it on textured surfaces?
If it's a textured wheel, yes. For instance, the C7 Corvettes with chrome wheels have a very textured inner barrel,, and we coat them all of the time.
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after coating the wheels whats a good maintenance product? also you have too use gyeon Iron and Tar each wash of the wheels?
you guys are awesome!
Thank you!
Hi I love all the videos. I want to make one of the rim spinners . Where do you buy the roller? Thanks in advance
What'll happy if we apply ceramic rim coating on exterior plastic parts or head lights?
It most likely wouldn't bond as well as the dedicated trim coating.
Do you sell the wheel stand you made to rotate the tire and wheel? Great video
Thank you but no, we do not.
I have brand new wheels with no tires on them. Would you recommend mounting the tires before or after coating the wheels?
Have them mounted and balanced first, otherwise you may have difficulties getting the wheel weights to stick on freshly applied coating.
I've noticed OEM mat black painted wheels have a deep absolute darkness, but after wheels are coated with ceramic the wheels instead of deep dark mat black they'll turn into a dull and cloudy mat black color. Did I apply it incorrectly or did I get the wrong ceramic rim coating?
Possibly both. We do not run into these issues ourselves, nor have we seen it happen.
Do you sell that wheel stand mechanism you are using in this video?
We do not...
Ok so I’m new to DIY, I have brand new matte black wheels, is it possible to safely coat them without messing up the finish? Thanks.
Awesome video! I would like to use this product on my alloy wheels, however, my wheels have a polished lip. Can I use this product on them?
If so, please could you take me through the steps...especially on the polished alloy bits? Is the application process the same, or are there any other steps/products to consider?
All the same!
I know this video is over a year old, and more about coating the wheels, but does the cleaning process change if the vehicle has Carbon Ceramic Brakes? Great videos as always!!
Negative. You'll actually have less buildup of the usual brake dust that us peasants deal with.
Excellent video and very detailed. If I'm getting new wheels, would it make sense to apply the ceramic coating prior to mounting tires? Mount tires and then apply coating? No difference?
Mount and balance the tires first, then coat...thank you!
Thank you for this video! I have three questions. Is quartz protection the same as ceramic protection? Are Gyon products a good solution? Is the Kamikaze the best out there, or is there something better? Since it doesn't have ceramic written on the packaging anywhere. Thank you in advance
Ceramic / quartz / glass...it's all basically the same with different ingredients. Gyeon products are very good. Kamikaze coatings are very good. "Best" has different meanings to different people so you need to figure out what's most important to you (durability, looks, self-cleaning, etc).
can you tell me how to build the wheel stand on rollers
I drive a big truck with polished aluminium wheels. I can't take the wheels off I'm sure you can imagine. I would like to this cause I'm tired of polishing once a month. HELP, what do you suggest?
How long does MOHS Evo last compared to Rim or Stance on wheels?
I would like to know what the expected durability is of these products if two layers are applied properly as explained in the video. Thanks.
Too many variables, however you could expect up to a year with a few layers of Rim, and 2+ with MOHS or Stance. It's also dependent upon how many miles you drive, what kind of brake pads are on the car, how extreme of heat cycles you go through, the kind of chemicals used to clean and maintain the wheels, whether you drive in salty winters, etc.
@@Esotericdetail Thanks, that is what I wanted to know.
Hey Todd, I have polished aluminum rims, that constantly needs polishing. Basically raw aluminum. Can I use this product?
Can you do this while the wheels are on the vehicle? I don't have a way to remove them without paying $800 at a shop.
No...you'd only be able to do the faces. Your other option would be to use something like Gyeon Wet Coat every month or so. It doesn't last nearly as long, but it's so easy to use that you don't mind doing it on a somewhat regular basis. www.esotericcarcare.com/gyeon-q2m-wetcoat/
If I have a brand new wheel, do I ONLY need to do the prep stage? Skipping the cleaning/tar?
I would just do a thorough Prep stage on brand new wheels...
@@Esotericdetail that’s exactly what I was planning on doing, thanks!
What is your opinion of Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour VS Gtechniq EXOv4? Which would be better on your rims? Taking into consideration the heat from the brakes when on the track once in a while?
Thanks
We don't use that brand, so can't comment. I've done a lot of track time, and my wheels have always been coated with either Gyeon MOHS or Kamikaze Stance, and both survive the track and make post clean up much easier.
Curious what brand non-marring impact sockets you guys are using and if they're the deep reach design?
I used RIM on my new M5 2 days ago, can I still apply another coat or is it too late since it's been over 4 hours?
It might try to reject itself at this point...
Great video! Should I do the lug nuts as well while I'm at it you think?
We normally do not, however you could!
can we use the same ceramic coating for the body paint on our wheels?
Great video!! One question, can these coatings be used on non clear coated wheels? Like a polished aluminum wheel? thank you.
Thanks, and yes you can.
Regarding the first 24 hours of cure time, could a product like Gyeon Cure protect the coating against the elements? It might rain. 😊
Nice videos, btw. 👍
Greetings from Denmark.
Thank you! I wouldn't worry about putting a product like that on it right away. It's not a critical as on painted surfaces since the biggest issue you're worried about is water spotting.
@@Esotericdetail Thanks for answering. I was thinking of protecting the coating while it cures. But no worries then.
You've earned a new subscriber. 😊
Stance rim coat v3.0 is quicker to dry, instructions say just to wait between 2 and 3 minutes.
Correct, which is why there will be a separate video on that product alone.
If your wheels have had a coating previously and you don't know what was used, is it OK to use another coating or not?
Morning Todd,
Do you recommend compounding and polishing before applying coating !
On the side note, where we can found wheel holder as one you have,
It will be much easier to work on, Thank you 👍🏼
You're not going to accomplish much by doing polishing on wheels. You could (on gloss wheels, of course), but diminishing returns happens fast. We custom made that stand in-house...makes a huge difference!
No need to use a respirator? I thought that was advisable for most of these ceramic products?
Question 1: I just bought your Kamikaze 2.0 wheel coating for my new BBS matte bronze wheels. Do I need to prep the wheels first? They are brand new wheels. I don’t have any wheel prep spray but I do have isopropyl alcohol which I was planning on using to make sure no dust or anything was on the surface.
Question 2: is Kamikaze ceramic coating safe for the matte finish on my BBS’s?
Question 3: I want to use the remainder of the coating for some carbon fiber bits I ordered, how long is the ceramic coating good for once the bottle is opened and is it safe for parts other than wheels?
Thanks!
Thank you for your order. IPA should be fine, and coatings are safe for satin / matte finishes. Coatings are usually fine after opening for about a month or so, provided it is kept out of the extreme cold or heat.
On the second coating of the wheel do you also wipe again with a microfiber towel after letting sit for required times to get high spots as shown after the first coating
Second coat is applied exactly the same as the first coat, with the exception of a Prep wipe down.
@@Esotericdetail thank you very much!
hey Todd, awesome vid.
unrelated to wheels but i got my vehicle ceramic coated after a fresh paint job. I had ordered oem decals to stick on to the car but did not come in time before getting it coated. question is.. can I stick oem decals on the car after the ceramic coating or is that not reccommended?
It really depends on the coating. I've seen them go on without any issues, and I've seen them have extreme difficulty with adhering to the surface. Might as well give it a try!
Is the prep stage necessary for unmounted wheels, brand new in box with a dust cover?
Yes...no different on the paint of a brand new car.
After coating my wheels, is it ok to use a product like seal and shine after a maintenance wash to enhance the shine?
I've never heard of that product, so I can't comment on that. But if you're applying coating to a gloss wheel, using another (less expensive) product shouldn't "enhance the shine".
I just got a new set of painted wheels (OEM refurbished). Should I insert the valve stems before or after coating, or does it matter?
It shouldn't matter...
where can I get that wheel roller?
Any suggestion for Chrome Wire Wheels??? Protection Product? Procedure like drill-buff's for application/removal of any product, or can you recommend a spray n rinse coating for the ease of coating Chrome Wire Wheels???
Use Gyeon Wet Coat!
A few questions I do have is this pls. Once you have coated do you use any other product throughout the year such as wax etc fir added protection and is there anything that we may use in our regular car cleaning that you should def not get on the coated wheel that may remove the coating? Thanks
Our preferred maintenance product for coated wheels is Polishangel Supersport. As for wheel cleaning, just avoid cleaners that aren't pH neutral. Here's the Supersport: www.esotericcarcare.com/polishangel-supersport-ptfe-wheel-coating/
Great video as I'm planning on coating my wheels before winter gets here. My wheels are 90K mile factory Toyota wheels on their third set of tires. Any tips / tricks / products to remove the old wheel weight mounting foam tape? Thanks!
Just get yourself a good adhesive remover and let it soak for a while. It will take some effort, but they'll come off eventually.
@@Esotericdetail Thanks for the help! I'll get some Goo Gone or something like that and have at it!
Can we use the new Gyeon Q2 MOHS Evo on rims? The new MOHS only require one coat?
Yes you can...I applied it to the wheels on my personal car.
Work on a surface such a BLACK CHROME?
The type of surface really doesn't matter...
I have a set of US mag bullets that have a textured gray area, almost like a cast surface with milled edges. Can I ceramic coat these without any problems, if so what product is best?
Yes you can, but it just takes longer and uses more product. Either the Gyeon Rim or Kamikaze Stance would be good for these.
@@Esotericdetail which product best for a beginner, I’ve never applied ceramic before
@@jbursey84 Go with the Kamikaze, but make sure that you watch the updated video based on the updated formula: ruclips.net/video/ByQtAhnL9u8/видео.html
@@Esotericdetail thanks for the link, I will watch that before I coat them - I did order the Kamikaze and it came in yesterday.
One more concern, some detailers on a detail page I am on recommend not to coat raw or polished aluminum as it will look cloudy or still oxidize under the ceramic coating. Have you coated raw or polished aluminum, should this be a concern with this product? Thanks!!
@@jbursey84 I've seen them turn out well, and I've seen them oxidize like they normally would...it just takes a bit longer.
Will coating the inner barrel produce an issue with adhering balance weights?
If you try to do them immediately afterwards, then possibly yes. But if you're talking down the road 6 months or so, it shouldn't be an issue.