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DFB
05-11-2021, 05:57 AM
I have a brand new set of wheels that I intend to Ceramic coat in the near future.

https://i.postimg.cc/Hnn7zScV/IMG_9418.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0KgQ20Cs)

Would I need to clay and iron decon these or just skip to an IPA wipe down prior to coating?
Klasse Act
05-11-2021, 06:04 AM
An IPA wipedown would just fine but I can't wait to see them on the Stang[emoji779] Not only will is dramatically change the look of your car but it's one less set of gloss black wheels on the road[emoji106][emoji106]

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dwaleke
05-11-2021, 06:50 AM
I wouldn't clay unless you were going to polish them. Clay should not be needed on new wheels.

Iron decon shouldn't be needed either but it's easy enough to do to find out.

Then wipe them down.
Desertnate
05-11-2021, 07:39 AM
When I coated a new set of wheels, I hit them with an APC and a soft cloth to clean off any grime from shipping. I followed that up Eraser and then applied the coating. Like others have said, no polishing, claying, etc needed.
WaxMaster1
05-11-2021, 07:55 AM
THOSE are a great looking set of wheels!
The Guz
05-11-2021, 08:45 AM
Panel wipe and coat. Coat them after the tires have been put on.
WhiteShadow89
05-11-2021, 09:00 AM
You shouldn't need to do either. If you want to, you can use an iron spray on your wheels as it really doesn't take much time, but when my Vorshalg wheels where brand new I did an iron spray and they did not need it. Panel wipe/eraser/ipa is all that should need to be done.
DFB
05-12-2021, 04:25 AM
Thanks for the input everyone, pretty much confirms what I was planning to do. I will give them a thorough wipe down with Eraser then straight to coating.

I have no issues doing an iron decon but, and I can't believe I'm saying this, I don't see the point in wasting chemical if it's not needed. Especially if it means avoiding the stench of IronX.

These wheels have a matte finish so polishing would not be desirable. I know the coating will add some gloss but I'm fine with that.

I also intend to coat the front Brembo calipers. I will perform the Iron decon for this job though.

https://i.postimg.cc/CL115BCh/pp1bbc.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

I now wish I had red calipers to match the Race Red body though.

https://i.postimg.cc/g25wgSgL/mmred1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LJt6XTKm)
Klasse Act
05-12-2021, 05:14 AM
Does the Stang not have rear Brembos?

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DFB
05-12-2021, 05:16 AM
Does the Stang not have rear Brembos?

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Only GT-350 / GT-500 got rear Brembo's.
Klasse Act
05-12-2021, 05:31 AM
Can you get a paint that matched the front Brembos or did you do this already?

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DFB
05-12-2021, 05:47 AM
Can you get a paint that matched the front Brembos or did you do this already?

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No, my calipers are the stock grey color.

I'm sure I could have some paint made up but I'm not confident in doing it myself.
Klasse Act
05-12-2021, 06:00 AM
No, my calipers are the stock grey color.

I'm sure I could have some paint made up but I'm not confident in doing it myself.It's a pores finish on the caliper and based on your attention to detail, I'm sure you'll do a GREAT job...GO FOR IT[emoji106][emoji106]

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Desertnate
05-12-2021, 07:50 AM
These wheels have a matte finish so polishing would not be desirable. I know the coating will add some gloss but I'm fine with that.

The coating may not add any noticeable gloss at all. I coated a set of satin gray OZ wheels on my last car and there was no difference in appearance after applying the coating.
Coatingsarecrack
05-13-2021, 02:11 AM
Gtechniq C5 wheel Armor isn’t suppose to add gloss to matte wheels.


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