Ceramic Coating on Wheels and Calipers
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Ceramic Coating on Wheels and Calipers
I'm considering getting a ceramic coating on the wheels and the calipers.
Has anyone had this done?
I'm interested to know how long the coating would last on such a high temperature component as the calipers .
Has anyone had this done?
I'm interested to know how long the coating would last on such a high temperature component as the calipers .
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I put Cquartz UK on my wheels and calipers summer of 2019. It still makes a big difference when washing off brake dust etc...even now. It,s an easy process unless you want to do the barrels too, which i did. Wheels must come off.
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technically it should work well, and its definitely popular - i did car body only (myself) - its an easy DIY albeit not as strong as a commercially applied only product but is good enough for me - everyone seems to be on the Ceramic Coating Train - most true ceramic coatings of any value are 85% or higher in content, and will state they are good for high brake temperatures - so you then fall back on the fact that having a coating allows dirt/dust/debris wash off easily - if you're going to pay an installer, i'd want to be sure he is using a commercial only product (not a home style one thats technically easier to apply) - the DIY product i used was AvalonKing...acceptable for wheels and calipers
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I did this on my GT3, even though it had PCCBs.
Not only does it keep brake dust at bay, but it keeps the wheels (and calipers) glossy and smooth in appearance.
If you're going to do it, make sure the installer removes the wheels to apply the coating to both the calipers and wheel barrel.
Not only does it keep brake dust at bay, but it keeps the wheels (and calipers) glossy and smooth in appearance.
If you're going to do it, make sure the installer removes the wheels to apply the coating to both the calipers and wheel barrel.
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My detailing guy charged an extra couple hundred $ to do the full wheels and calipers. Seems to make a difference. I thought (but am not sure) it was a slightly different product vs. the one applied to the car body.
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I am doing this in a home garage, I was also recommended the CarPro range.
I am looking at using “carpro CQuartz UK edition 3.0 Kit with reload” for the car body and then “carpro DLUX” for the wheels.
I am also looking at “carpro FlyBy 30 Glass sealant” for the windows
Last edited by Lee8084; Jan 29, 2021 at 04:57 PM.
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I am currently looking at doing it and have been advised it’s best to use different products.
I am doing this in a home garage, I was also recommended the CarPro range.
I am looking at using “carpro CQuartz UK edition 3.0 Kit with reload” for the car body and then “carpro DLUX” for the wheels.
I am also looking at “carpro FlyBy 30 Glass sealant” for the windows
I am doing this in a home garage, I was also recommended the CarPro range.
I am looking at using “carpro CQuartz UK edition 3.0 Kit with reload” for the car body and then “carpro DLUX” for the wheels.
I am also looking at “carpro FlyBy 30 Glass sealant” for the windows
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I'll going to be doing mine also. I've done my BMW with Gyeon Rim and works pretty well. I got a really good deal on Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armor so I'll be doing my 992, wheels off. It says it has a 1-2 year life. We'll see.
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My detailer uses Modesta commercial products--these cannot be purchased unless you are an authorized applicator. They used BC-04 Nano-Titanium Glass Coating on the paint and BC-06 Heat Resistant Hard Glass Coating (heatproof up to 1,300°C) on the wheels. The ceramic coating makes just as big a difference on the wheels as on the paint when it comes to cleaning.
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My detailer used Gtechniq on both my Audi Q8 and RS3. Made washing the car and wheels extremely easy. After about six months there was a "reload" process that you would do after a wash. Not really labor intensive.
Would recommend it.
For the 992 I'm opting for a full ppf and will have wheels and calipers done next week.
Would recommend it.
For the 992 I'm opting for a full ppf and will have wheels and calipers done next week.
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I had my PPF installer do a wheels off ceramic coating on the wheels and brake calipers. It does make it easier to clean. If you are willing to put in some time, you can apply the ceramic coating yourself one wheels at a time. I added some further treatment on the wheels then added a sparse on wipe off ceramic treatment. If you have winter wheels then it would be even easier.
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I did this on my GT3, even though it had PCCBs.
Not only does it keep brake dust at bay, but it keeps the wheels (and calipers) glossy and smooth in appearance.
If you're going to do it, make sure the installer removes the wheels to apply the coating to both the calipers and wheel barrel.
Not only does it keep brake dust at bay, but it keeps the wheels (and calipers) glossy and smooth in appearance.
If you're going to do it, make sure the installer removes the wheels to apply the coating to both the calipers and wheel barrel.
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