Opti-coat or black label wheel coating?

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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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joey8 said:
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?
 
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.
 
swanicyouth said:
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.
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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!
 
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
 
FUNX725 said:
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
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You know Bob, that is a very valid point!
 
Dr_Pain said:
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!
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It's held up to Wheel Brite for me. So, I'd recommend it.
 
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.
 
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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FUNX725 said:
That answers my question. Thanks!

Bob
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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:
 
FUNX725 said:
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
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CQUK works wonderfully on matte finishes without adding any gloss at all.
 
joey8 said:
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.
 
Rsurfer said:
OCing your wheels will make cleaning easier, but it will not prevent water spots.
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Wouldn't the water spots though be bonding to the coating rather then the textured matte finish of the wheel? I feel like it would be a heck of alot easier to clean the water spots off the coating then it has been off the wheels finish.
 
joey8 said:
Wouldn't the water spots though be bonding to the coating rather then the textured matte finish of the wheel? I feel like it would be a heck of alot easier to clean the water spots off the coating then it has been off the wheels finish.
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How long of a time period are you going to allow the
Opti-Coat to cure?
That will often have a bearing on its: "total clean-ability".

Bob
 
joey8 said:
Wouldn't the water spots though be bonding to the coating rather then the textured matte finish of the wheel? I feel like it would be a heck of alot easier to clean the water spots off the coating then it has been off the wheels finish.
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It will be a lot easier, but if it's type III water spots and left for some time, you will need an acid to remove them or polish it. If the water spots are bonded to OC or clear coat it will not come off with soap and water.
 
Just02896 said:
CQUK works wonderfully on matte finishes without adding any gloss at all.
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^^^That just seems weird, to me...^^^

Being that CQUK has been lauded as:
THE COATING...the one that will impart a glossy, shiny, reflective finish to vehicles' paint (CC).

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
How long of a time period are you going to allow the
Opti-Coat to cure?
That will often have a bearing on its: "total clean-ability".

As long as it needs to cure. 24 hours I'm assuming is a safe bet to let it fully cure?

Bob
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Rsurfer said:
It will be a lot easier, but if it's type III water spots and left for some time, you will need an acid to remove them or polish it. If the water spots are bonded to OC or clear coat it will not come off with soap and water.
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Understood. The car is garage kept so washed on a weekly basis so the water spots if any won't be left on there long!
 
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