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    Coating low gloss black wheels

    My new car came with low gloss black wheels. I would like to put a coating or sealant on them. I currently have, GTechniq wheel armor, Blackfire coating,Optimum gloss coat, DP wheel coating, UPGP, and one other coating I can't mention. Has anyone used any of these on low gloss wheels? Or know of any coating or sealant for low gloss wheels?
    I'm afraid if I use any of these they are going to add gloss. I want one that will just dry perfectly clear.
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    Re: Coating low gloss black wheels

    Quote Originally Posted by DaveT435 View Post
    My new car came with low gloss black wheels.
    I would like to put a coating or sealant on them.

    Has anyone used any of these on low gloss wheels?
    Or know of any coating or sealant for low gloss wheels?

    I want one that will just dry perfectly clear.
    •I'll suggest looking towards:
    -Swissvax, Dr. Beasley’s, and Nanolex for your
    matte wheels' cleaning/protection needs.
    -Those are the Brands'/products that I use.

    Quote Originally Posted by DaveT435 View Post
    I currently have, GTechniq wheel armor, Blackfire coating,Optimum gloss coat, DP wheel coating, UPGP, and one other coating I can't mention.

    I'm afraid if I use any of these they are going to add gloss.
    •As to the "Opti-Coatings"
    -From this link: CQuartz/Opti-Coat 2.0 on Matte?
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    Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum View Post
    It will add some gloss, but you cannot be sure
    how much without doing a test spot.

    If you like the matte look, apply with caution.
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    Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum View Post
    I asked Dr. G about it for a customer's matte rims
    a while back and he said it will change the appearance,
    but the amount will vary by what you're coating.
    It will definitely not create a "high" gloss,
    but it will no longer be fully matte
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    And...Isn't Gloss Coat supposed
    to be even glossier than Opti-Pro?



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    Re: Coating low gloss black wheels

    Quote Originally Posted by FUNX650 View Post
    •I'll suggest looking towards:
    -Swissvax, Dr. Beasley’s, and Nanolex for your
    matte wheels' cleaning/protection needs.
    -Those are the Brands'/products that I use.


    •As to the "Opti-Coatings"
    -From this link: CQuartz/Opti-Coat 2.0 on Matte?
    _______________________________________________
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum View Post
    It will add some gloss, but you cannot be sure
    how much without doing a test spot.

    If you like the matte look, apply with caution.
    ________________________________________________

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum View Post
    I asked Dr. G about it for a customer's matte rims
    a while back and he said it will change the appearance,
    but the amount will vary by what you're coating.
    It will definitely not create a "high" gloss,
    but it will no longer be fully matte
    ___________________________________________

    And...Isn't Gloss Coat supposed
    to be even glossier than Opti-Pro?



    Bob
    I appreciate the info. I know gloss coat is glossier than Opti coat 2.0 was. The Gloss coat I have is the version they just came out with. I know they did say the new version has more gloss than the original gloss coat as well.
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