gsgleason Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I want to coat my wheels. There are myriad wheel-specific coatings available. I have some gloss coat left over from my car I can use as well. Does anyone know if there is a real difference between the various wheel-specific ceramic coatings vs the ones used on the clear-coat of the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostVulpine Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 The main selling point I have seen from wheel specific coatings are to do with the amount of heat they can withstand without compromising it. I am no expert on coatings so I have no idea how much heat a paint ceramic coating can withstand and if extra heat resistance is actually needed, one for @Ron@Optimum to pass on to Dr G maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 don't need to pass on, Optimum ceramics have been used on motorcycle engines/exhaust and can easily withstand heat generated by wheels/brakes. I think I remember a number like 800 degrees, but don't quote me. habs33 and LostVulpine 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setec Astronomy Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 We used to have these discussions on another forum about the wheel-specific "waxes" and sealants. To Ron's point, I have suggested unless you are driving your car on the track with red-hot brake rotors, I don't think your wheels get any hotter than a black car in the sun. To me the wheel-specific products were just a marketing tactic to get you to buy another jar/bottle of product instead of using the one you already had. Ron@Optimum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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