Ceramic coating wheels

Snowwolfe · 02-12-2021, 10:57 AM

I hate brake dust.
Did you apply ceramic coating to your wheels? If you did, were you happy with the results ?

hawk02 · 02-12-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowwolfe

I hate brake dust.
Did you apply ceramic coating to your wheels? If you did, were you happy with the results ?

Yes and yes.

Doesn’t stop brake dust from sticking to the wheels. It just makes cleaning so much easier. Most of the time spraying the wheels with my 2000 PSI electric power washer will remove moderate amounts of brake dust without any scrubbing.

Canadian ZL1 · 02-12-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowwolfe

I hate brake dust.
Did you apply ceramic coating to your wheels? If you did, were you happy with the results ?

Yes and Yes. Makes a big difference.

Camaro1973 · 02-12-2021, 12:03 PM

Or you can just change the pads and almost never see dust again. That and my new rims and i barely have to clean them now.

The brake dust on the stock pads is really awful. Yes they bite harder, but for normal street driving the powerstops I have on mine are perfectly fine.

Chutzpah · 02-12-2021, 12:10 PM

No, but I will...only after I pull the original wheels and replace the pads with a much lower dust alternative. The alternatives typically have a little less initial bite, but are still way more braking power than you need for the street. So, if you’re not tracking, that’s an option.

I was going to keep the original pads, but I’ve given up. Less than a 50 mile drive w/ dust all over the wheels and sides of the car has beaten me down. Easy removal of that much dust w/ ceramic coating, is still more work than I’d prefer to do.

Zl1+911 · 02-12-2021, 12:14 PM

for those who applied ceramic themselves - is there a easy approach/product? like a spray? thanks

ZLE dude · 02-12-2021, 12:58 PM

Yes and yes. Had mine professionally done though, didn't do them myself. It's like cleaning brake dust off a new non-stick pan. Love it.

AZ_1LE · 02-12-2021, 01:47 PM

Yes and yes. I used GTechniq C5 wheel armor and it makes it 100x easier to clean the wheels. No more scrubbing or having to even use a dedicated wheel cleaner, just hit them with a dedicated wash mitt and car shampoo at the end of washing the rest of the car.

https://www.amazon.com/Gtechniq-C5-W.../dp/B008L1ISL8

Agent K · 02-12-2021, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

Yes and yes.

Doesn’t stop brake dust from sticking to the wheels. It just makes cleaning so much easier. Most of the time spraying the wheels with my 2000 PSI electric power washer will remove moderate amounts of brake dust without any scrubbing.

Like Hawk, said.

crosive · 02-12-2021, 04:15 PM

I had my stock ss rims powder coated and ceramic coated, and my current zl1 stockers done the same way.

while I'd never attempt to ceramic coat these busy-as-hell rims on my own, the shop did it and I wouldn't have it any other way. as mentioned, they do get dirty still, but it seems it takes a hair longer than usual, and most of it comes of with just a spray with the hose, vs not at all before.

gmcvt · 02-12-2021, 04:28 PM

Yes and Yes. Actually used both Cquarts and CarPro UK. Makes them so much easier to clean.

gmcvt · 02-12-2021, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zl1+911

for those who applied ceramic themselves - is there a easy approach/product? like a spray? thanks

No. The wheel is obviously a harsh environment and the sprays will not hold up long. I would say few, if any, will be able to mimic the properties of a true ceramic coating. Ceramic coating them really isn't that difficult, just take your time and follow the manufacturer directions, you will be happy with the results.

EvilZL · 02-13-2021, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ZLE dude

Yes and yes. Had mine professionally done though, didn't do them myself. It's like cleaning brake dust off a new non-stick pan. Love it.

What ZLE dude said!

I also had all of my brake calipers done too!!

ZLE dude · 02-13-2021, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilZL

What ZLE dude said!

I also had all of my brake calipers done too!!

As did I!! I'll never own another car without having all that stuff coated.

02-12-2021, 10:57 AM	#1
Snowwolfe Drives: CTV5 V Blackwing on order Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East TN Posts: 431	Ceramic coating wheels I hate brake dust. Did you apply ceramic coating to your wheels? If you did, were you happy with the results ? __________________ 2022 CT5 V Blackwing with A10 2021 GMC Denali pickup with 6.2 and A10 2017 Ford Expedition

02-12-2021, 12:58 PM	#7
ZLE dude Drives: '18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2020 Location: KY Posts: 219	Yes and yes. Had mine professionally done though, didn't do them myself. It's like cleaning brake dust off a new non-stick pan. Love it. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE - Summit White, PDR, Rotofab CAI, 95mm TB, CSP 2" catless LT's, JMS Voltage Booster, AEM X-series WB, DSX flex fuel sensor, Banks Data Monster, Tuned by Ted Jannetty, 5% Tint, Blackvue DR900S-2CH, Diode Dynamics lighting, IGL Kenzo ceramic coating

02-12-2021, 01:47 PM	#8
AZ_1LE Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 648	Yes and yes. I used GTechniq C5 wheel armor and it makes it 100x easier to clean the wheels. No more scrubbing or having to even use a dedicated wheel cleaner, just hit them with a dedicated wash mitt and car shampoo at the end of washing the rest of the car. https://www.amazon.com/Gtechniq-C5-W.../dp/B008L1ISL8 __________________ Old: 2017 SS 1LE Old: 2017 ZL1 Current: 2019 ZL1 1LE

02-12-2021, 04:28 PM	#11
gmcvt Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tn Posts: 465	Yes and Yes. Actually used both Cquarts and CarPro UK. Makes them so much easier to clean. __________________ "Jesus said to them: I am the way, the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father except through me" John 14:6 2020 Mustang GT M6 2019 Camaro 1SS A10 E85/Pray tuned & ported IM/TB.SOLD 2018 Mustang GT A10 Kooks Lt's, E85 & Lund tuneSOLD 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Silver- CAI, Bo-body, VRSP-2 cam, Kooks 1 7/8 Lt's w/cats, Magnaflow street CB(15089), QTP ovals, Elite can, Vengeance Racing tune. SOLD

02-12-2021, 12:03 PM	#4
Camaro1973 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 1,534	Or you can just change the pads and almost never see dust again. That and my new rims and i barely have to clean them now. The brake dust on the stock pads is really awful. Yes they bite harder, but for normal street driving the powerstops I have on mine are perfectly fine.

02-12-2021, 12:10 PM	#5
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,925	No, but I will...only after I pull the original wheels and replace the pads with a much lower dust alternative. The alternatives typically have a little less initial bite, but are still way more braking power than you need for the street. So, if you’re not tracking, that’s an option. I was going to keep the original pads, but I’ve given up. Less than a 50 mile drive w/ dust all over the wheels and sides of the car has beaten me down. Easy removal of that much dust w/ ceramic coating, is still more work than I’d prefer to do.

02-12-2021, 12:14 PM	#6
Zl1+911 Drives: 997 GTS, ZL1 A10, ZLEM6, ZLEA10 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 630	for those who applied ceramic themselves - is there a easy approach/product? like a spray? thanks

02-12-2021, 04:15 PM	#10
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	I had my stock ss rims powder coated and ceramic coated, and my current zl1 stockers done the same way. while I'd never attempt to ceramic coat these busy-as-hell rims on my own, the shop did it and I wouldn't have it any other way. as mentioned, they do get dirty still, but it seems it takes a hair longer than usual, and most of it comes of with just a spray with the hose, vs not at all before.

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