Ceramic coating your wheels is definitely "worth it", and is actually very popular amongst professionals and enthusiasts alike. Wheels function in a highly volatile environment - they get incredibly hot and constantly have contaminants from the brakes, road and environment thrown at them. Protecting them can not only ensure your desired wheel finish remains in perfect condition, but can also help keep them cleaner for longer.
Ceramic coating your wheels makes it much more difficult for these contaminants to bond, and can not only make them cleaner for longer, but easier to clean and maintain. They also add a level of gloss, and increase the aesthetic of the wheel, which can also be desirable for some - especially on some unique wheel finishes.
Absolutely! As mentioned above, ceramic coatings instil a super slick, hydrophobic surface to your rims - repelling water, but also helping reduce the build up of brake dusts from bonding to the wheel.
The brake dust that does manage to stick to the wheel coating, forms a very weak bond meaning maintenance becomes a lot easier, as even sometimes just a rinse can get your wheels looking great again!
A ceramic coating for wheels usually lasts between 1-2 years.
This depends on which brand you are using, but due to the fact that the wheel environment is very volatile, it's hard to get a wheel ceramic coating to perform at a high level beyond a couple of years.
You can also use spray coatings, such as Carpro Reload 2.0 that are more focused on durability to add additional protection over a ceramic coating on your wheels. This will make sure your wheel ceramic coating lasts longer, and only boosts performance.
Yes!
The wheel ceramic coatings that we sell are perfect for any wheel type! Including alloy, painted and even chrome. They are designed to form a strong bond to a multitude of wheel materials, and ensure long-lasting performance.
Yes, in fact, we recommend this.
All of the benefits you are getting from your wheel coating, is the same for your brake calipers. Especially on performance cars, many enthusiasts want their brake calipers looking their best. A great way to do this is to coat them, and make them not only look better, but easier to maintain.
It really depends on what you want to do. A lot of enthusiasts just coat the wheel with it on, and just coat the face. This still provides the wheel with a bunch of protection, as usually the outer rim is hit the hardest with road debris and contamination.
If you have the ability to, and want to spend some extra time, it is always going to be more beneficial taking the wheels off, and coating the entire wheel barrel and face, along with the calipers to ensure optimal coverage and performance.
But really, it's up to you, what you want to get out of the coating, and what you are able to do.
Take your wheel and tyre care to the next level with Waxit’s range of wheel cleaners, wheel & tyre brush, and tyre shine & dressings, or give your paint the same level of ceramic protection as your wheels with our extensive range of ceramic coatings and car detailing kits.
