Opti-coat or black label wheel coating?

[joey8]

Just like the title says. I am going to coat my forgestar textured matte black wheels. They are a pain to keep clean and I believe a coating will ease the cleaning process. Mainly it's little white water spots that are remaining on the wheel. With some wheel cleaner and light scrubbing I can get then out but would rather just coat the wheels to avoid this all together. Which should I go with the Opti-coat or black label wheel coating?

Thanks,
Joey

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[Dr_Pain]

Just like the title says. I am going to coat my forgestar textured matte black wheels. They are a pain to keep clean and I believe a coating will ease the cleaning process. Mainly it's little white water spots that are remaining on the wheel. With some wheel cleaner and light scrubbing I can get then out but would rather just coat the wheels to avoid this all together. Which should I go with the Opti-coat or black label wheel coating?

Thanks,
Joey

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Have you considered CQuartz UK?

[swanicyouth]

You need OC. You need something that is as long lasting as possible, because wheels take a lot of abuse and a lot of wheel cleaners are all over the pH scale.

...unless you plan on doing it twice.

[Dr_Pain]

You need OC. You need something that is as long lasting as possible, because wheels take a lot of abuse and a lot of wheel cleaners are all over the pH scale.

...unless you plan on doing it twice.

I did read somewhere that even OC is not impervious to harsh pH products (acidic or alkaline). I don't have any comparison on all coatings to say which is "most" chemically resistant (as none seem to want to make a claim they will have to defend)

I do agree with you that the wheels are a harsh environment for coating (or any products). We could ask OP to coat all 4 wheels with 4 different coatings and report back?!?! lol!

[FUNX650]

My only question is:
If Opti-Coat, Pinnacle BL Wheel Coating, or any other Coating...would happen to alter the matte-finish of these wheels, to any degree, whatsoever:
Will that be deemed unacceptable to you?

Bob

[Dr_Pain]

My only question is:
If Opti-Coat, Pinnacle BL Wheel Coating, or any other Coating...would happen to alter the matte-finish of these wheels, to any degree, whatsoever:
Will that be deemed unacceptable to you?

Bob

You know Bob, that is a very valid point!

[swanicyouth]

I did read somewhere that even OC is not impervious to harsh pH products (acidic or alkaline). I don't have any comparison on all coatings to say which is "most" chemically resistant (as none seem to want to make a claim they will have to defend)



I do agree with you that the wheels are a harsh environment for coating (or any products). We could ask OP to coat all 4 wheels with 4 different coatings and report back?!?! lol!


It's held up to Wheel Brite for me. So, I'd recommend it.

[Pureshine]

Opti-coat does not alter the Matte finish I have matte wheels. If you use Opti-coat you shouldn't have to use wheel cleaners Like Sonax or 1z.

[joey8]

Thanks for the replies guys. Seems like opti coat is what everyone is saying I should go with.

I won't care if Opti-coat makes the wheels "shine" a bit more. That won't bother me. The water spots and the time taken to clean them is what bothers me most. When I coat them I will use regular car wash soap (cg honeydew in a foam gun) to clean them which should do the trick.

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[FUNX650]

I won't care if Opti-coat makes the wheels "shine" a bit more. That won't bother me.
That answers my question. Thanks!

Bob

[joey8]

That answers my question. Thanks!

Bob

Yessir. Now which would you choose out of all the coatings. I just mentioned opti coat and the BL wheel coating because those were the first that came to mind. How many applications do you think i could get from a tube of the opti coat. I know the BL wheel coating is 4 oz but what about the opti coat?:xyxthumbs:

[swanicyouth]

Its takes about 3/4 ml of OC per wheel applying it generously.

[joey8]

Its takes about 3/4 ml of OC per wheel applying it generously.

Cool. So i should be able to coat all four wheels with 1 tube of opti coat it seems like.

[Just02896]

My only question is:
If Opti-Coat, Pinnacle BL Wheel Coating, or any other Coating...would happen to alter the matte-finish of these wheels, to any degree, whatsoever:
Will that be deemed unacceptable to you?

Bob

CQUK works wonderfully on matte finishes without adding any gloss at all.

[Rsurfer]

Thanks for the replies guys. Seems like opti coat is what everyone is saying I should go with.

I won't care if Opti-coat makes the wheels "shine" a bit more. That won't bother me. The water spots and the time taken to clean them is what bothers me most. When I coat them I will use regular car wash soap (cg honeydew in a foam gun) to clean them which should do the trick.

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OCing your wheels will make cleaning easier, but it will not prevent water spots.