Opti-coating Wheel Cocerns

[shoeless89]

Hey guys I'm about to Opti-coat my summer wheels. I'm going to remove all the wheel weights and just get them re-balanced in the Spring. My concern is will the new wheel weights stick to the Opti-coat? There's no lip on the rim to put traditional weights on so they'll be the ones that stick on the inside. Thanks for the help!

[BobbyG]

Shawn,

If the Opti-Coat is properly applied to a clean and polishing wheel I can't see what not.

Opti-Coat is supposed to be "similar" to the clear on your car so if it's clean, polished, and applied when the wheel is 7o degrees or so I think you should be OK! :props:

The only way Opti-Coat can be removed if I've read everything correctly is abraded or polished off.

[TLMitchell]

My concern is will the new wheel weights stick to the Opti-coat? There's no lip on the rim to put traditional weights on so they'll be the ones that stick on the inside.

I asked Chris and Dr. G. about this specifically when I met them at SEMA, both said no problem with wheel weight adhesion.

TL

[shoeless89]

Awesome thank you!

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[rfinkle2]

Great q. and thanks for the answers.

[Dr Oldz]

I have had zero trouble thus far. About 5 months thus far.

[Munich77]

I have had zero trouble thus far. About 5 months thus far.

Has the coating made it easier to keep the wheels clean?

[Dr Oldz]

Has the coating made it easier to keep the wheels clean?


Yes, definately. Soap and water is all I use now, even if they are super dirty. Initally a PITA to do but you will save time, effort and money on wheel cleaners in the long run. I am happy I did it!

[Chris Thomas]

You won't have any trouble with adhesives. OC doesn't repel adhesive like it does airborn contaminants.