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- 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 TH-cam 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!
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”?
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.
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
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!
great video, what wold happen if the tires also get coated?
I'm curious about what happens when it starts to fail, does the coating peel off?
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
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.
You are an amazing instructor!
Gyeon looks crazy for my first time doing wheels. I think ill try c5 wheel armour on my winter set
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?
I know this is an old video, technology-wise, but ... today, what does ceramic coatings consist of? Is it glas, is it hardened minerals or some 3rd option?
Does it have to be a dedicated rim coating? Good video.
Great video! I finally found my answer on protecting matte finish wheels👍
Glad we could help!
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!
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
Excellent content.
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
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
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 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!
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
Another excellent informative video, so well done. Thank you Todd
Very welcome
after coating the wheels whats a good maintenance product? also you have too use gyeon Iron and Tar each wash of the wheels?
Can I wait longer than one to two hours for the kamikaze stance say even 24 or 48 hours?
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!
@@slowinfastout3304yes if it gets hot enough to damage the coating your tires would be melted
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
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.
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!
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 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.
Would it be ok to coat the new wheels before they are mounted onto tires?
Another great video Todd and thanks again for posting them
Once I've applied Gyeon Rim, how long should I wait before refitting the wheels?
How long does MOHS Evo last compared to Rim or Stance on wheels?
Can you apply to the chrome part of the rim?
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".
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?
Hi nice and good video,what is prep?
It's linked in the description!
@@Esotericdetail Ok thank you
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.
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/
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.
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!
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!
Great video my amigo ! Congrats
Thanks as always my friend!
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.
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.
Do you sell the wheel stand you made to rotate the tire and wheel? Great video
Thank you but no, we do not.
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!
Great, well thought out video!
Thank you!
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.
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.
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.
can we use the same ceramic coating for the body paint on our wheels?
I’m tired of the matte finish on my wheels would this give it a gloss finish?
No, it will not. The only way to change it is to have a wheel refinishing specialist work their magic!
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
Can you just prep with diluted alcohol if the rim is brand new?
Hi question my wheels don’t have clear coat can I apply ceramic coat?
16:00 - Worth mentioning you are using different GSM for the two buffing microfibres.
GSM means nothing to us, really. The key is using different towels so you can easily keep track of which is your first wipe, and which is your second.
@@Esotericdetail in fact it does mean a lot. Why not use 2 towels which are super fluffy then? I believe having the "coarser" microfibre is essential.
@@cristian-adrianfrasineanu9855 The point is that people want to buy / use towels based off of GSM. That is the last thing we're looking at is a spec. We figure out what we like, and use them accordingly. With an easy to use coating like Kamikaze, we could use both "fluffy" towels and it work just fine.
@@Esotericdetail do you throw the towels away after use?
@@idmountainzen4912 Yes you do.
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!
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.
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/
Should you also clay the wheel prior, or is the iron/tar remover enough?
Be very careful doing that as you WILL scratch the surface using clay.
@@Esotericdetail so sticking to chemical decontamination is best?
@@MiataPower96 Correct.
@@Esotericdetail thanks!
will cermaic coat work on chrome that plated not painted
Yes it will...
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.
Hey Todd, I have polished aluminum rims, that constantly needs polishing. Basically raw aluminum. Can I use this product?
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...
Will wheel weight adhere to wheel if you coat before balancing/mounting ?
Could potentially be an issue. M&B first, then coat.
Thank you, Todd!
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.
can you tell me how to build the wheel stand on rollers
Aloha, I have brand new gloss black wheels. Should I polish it before I "prep" and coat?
No need to on wheels in my opinion...
@@Esotericdetail thank you, I appreciate the response 🤙
whats the tool that you put under the wheel that let the wheel able to rotate?
We made it for internal use...
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 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?
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!
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!
Where can we get that roller set up so we can fabricate at home to easily manipulate a wheel?
We get a lot of requests for them...might need to start building / selling a kit!
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.
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...
Hi! I just painted my rims can i apply the coat !
If they did not go through IR curing, then I'd recommend a few months before applying coating.
If the rims are fresh out of the box do you still need to wash and use iron remover or can we skip to prep?
For brand new out of the box, just skip to Prep!
@@Esotericdetail great thanks! Will this effect the weights when the balance the wheels?
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!
you guys are awesome!
Thank you!
Given the heat punishment wheels need to endure, are there wheel specific coatings that are available in the market?
Yes...the ones we covered in the video! We have links to the individual products in the video description.
I have some wheels I’m removing the clear coat from and will polish them. Can I ceramic coat them after the polish or should I clear coat them again ?
I'd clear them, and then coat them!
@@Esotericdetail what about aluminum finish wheels ? Can I ceramic coat them ?
@@chuy9246 You can, but it won't offer the protection that clear coat will.
Any worries about wheel balancing weights not sticking to the barrel after coating?
Only if you are trying to coat the wheels, then immediately balance the wheels with new weights!
Great video! Should I do the lug nuts as well while I'm at it you think?
We normally do not, however you could!
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!
Will coating a wheel effect how well the sticky weights for balancing the wheel stick?
If concerned, then simply mount and balance first, then coat.
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?