Coating new wheels with Opti-Coat 2.0

[Vrtcl]

Quick post on how I coat new wheels before mounting.

Used Opti-Coat 2.0 to protect the new HRE’s. Winter here in the great, lol, make that the wretched North East so all work being performed in my basement.

Got to it first thing in the AM. 

Pretty clean but with tiny bits of sealant residue from mounting, stickers and glue no scratches, small amounts of dust from cutting of wheels in lug bolt holes.



Adhesive and dirt cleans right up with Griot’s Garage Rubber Prep just wipe on and let dry, no rinsing. Preps tires for dressing as well, easy to use great product.



Wash all surfaces with ONR to clean and remove dirt, dust, fingerprints, etc.






All cleaned and ready for coating.



Wiped down 2x with IPA 50/50 as final prep for Opti-Coat 2.0. Final OCD inspection with light before sealing, making sure all is well.

Applied Opti-Coat with Opti Dual Pro Applicator separated the two halves and cut in half (any soft foam pad will work). Used the more flexible side worked better on these intricate wheels, the other side was too rigid. Used small foam swabs in very tight spots want to get everything well coated while wheels are off the car (way easier). The backside bolt area was a pain, use too much Opti-Coat and you get high spots, too little and you miss a spot.





Removed center caps for coating as well.





Final results:









Opti-Coat 2.0 added shine to polished gloss lip and maybe added a hint of shimmer/sheen (not sure you can even tell) to satin sections. Protected and ready for spring.

 

[BobbyG]

Looks great and I love those wheels man!

Opti-Coat is a great product to use on wheels. It really adds some long term protection and keeps those expensive wheels looking great for years to come. I usually polish my wheels once annually and reapply the coating. Opti-Coat is one of the best protective coatings I've used to date.....rops:

 

[Vrtcl]

Looks great and I love those wheels man!

Opti-Coat is a great product to use on wheels. It really adds some long term protection and keeps those expensive wheels looking great for years to come. I usually polish my wheels once annually and reapply the coating. Opti-Coat is one of the best protective coatings I've used to date.....rops:

Thanks Bobby if the earth moves closer to the sun soon I will mount these. Long New England winter as you well know.

 

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

Man those wheels are gorgeous. Will look great on your red M3.

 

[Corey@OptimalDetailing]

Those wheels are awesome! Can't wait to see them on the car.

 

[Vrtcl]

Man those wheels are gorgeous. Will look great on your red M3.

Thanks, I think so waiting to see if I need a drop with these on.

Those wheels are awesome! Can't wait to see them on the car.

Thanks, been long winter the moment is at hand.

 

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

You'll def want a drop.

 

[Vrtcl]

You'll def want a drop.

Think you are right, I have the ZCP (Competition Package) down 10mm from stock but may need more.

 

[HateSwirls]

Love the look of the wheels, sharp looking:dblthumb2:
The Opti-Coat gave it more luster but more important protection.
I never tried ANY type of coatings but Opti-Coat seems to be a favorite around here.

 

[Rsurfer]

Nice wheels. Are those tires staggered?

 

[Woob]

Awesome! It worth the effort especially if you can take them off and do the application at eye level. Earlier = better!

 

[jamesboyy]

Good looking wheels,and nice work

 

[Vrtcl]

Love the look of the wheels, sharp looking:dblthumb2:
The Opti-Coat gave it more luster but more important protection.
I never tried ANY type of coatings but Opti-Coat seems to be a favorite around here.

First time is bit nerve racking but really not any harder than sealant.

Nice wheels. Are those tires staggered?

Yes sir 19x9 front 19x10.5 rear with 255/35R19 and 295/30R19 respectively.

Awesome! It worth the effort especially if you can take them off and do the application at eye level. Earlier = better!

Thanks completely agree and makes for fun winter project on weekend.

Good looking wheels,and nice work

Thank you, I do love detailing wife thinks I am nuts yet is first in line with her car.

 

[281]

Those are some bad ass wheels! Excellent job with the coating rops:

 

[Vrtcl]

Those are some bad ass wheels! Excellent job with the coating rops:

Thanks

 

[Crispy]

I have not done new wheels but the wheels I have resurfaced either with paint or polished alloy always got Option Coat 2.0. I top off with Permanon because it is easy to use and gives great protection against break dust. Since Option Coat 2.0 is no longer available I will switch to Optimum Gloss Coat. Quite honestly my wheels need work after each season (Southern Ontario) so Summer fix in Winter and Summer fix in Winter. What I have found is the maintanence is greatly reduced by the coatings. Cleaning is super easy and if not for all the damage from road debris I could probably get a few years out of each refinish. Well worth the time and effort to coat. Depending on where you are could last for years. Last word, Optimum Coatings (2.0 or Gloss Coat) act like clear coat and there for be detailed relatively the same way you fix your paint.