When it comes to exposure to debris from the road and the elements, no area of the car is under more constant attack than the wheels and brake calipers. We’ve all seen those vehicles with corroded wheels—something that can be heartbreaking when you’ve spent so much time and effort keeping the paintwork pristine.
The answer? Ceramic coating.
But before you dive off to purchase a DIY kit or rush to book a professional installation, take the time to understand a little more about the task. That way you can be sure that it’s the right thing for your needs, plus you’ll be armed with the facts to ensure you get the job done—and done right!
Ceramic coating can be applied to all areas of a vehicle. It uses advanced nanotechnology to bond to the surface, filling in microscopic pores that trap bacteria and dirt. It sets into a rock-hard layer, providing protection from the elements and adding a sheen that simply can’t be achieved by waxing and polishing.
The advantages of applying it to wheels and calipers become immediately apparent. These are the areas of a vehicle that are subjected to the worst dirt and debris that the environment can throw. From road dirt to rock chips, brake dust to salt and rainwater, the wheels and calipers get the brunt of this—even when the car’s not being driven.
Pitted wheels are never a pretty sight. Up until recently, the only way to keep them pristine was through constant cleaning and waxing. Today, thankfully, there are specifically designed ceramic coatings for wheels and brake calipers that guard against environmental challenges and brake dust—another culprit that eats into their integrity.
The application of ceramic coating is a careful and, dare we say, somewhat laborious task. Ceramic coating, as already noted, bonds to the surface below. This means that if there’s any dirt or debris, however slight, that’s missed in the preparation phase, this too will become trapped beneath the coating and become an integral part of the vehicle.
The prep is, therefore, vital to the quality of the ceramic installation. This should be meticulous and carried out in as sterile a location as possible. Once the surface is prepared, the coating needs to be applied and allowed to dry within the sterile environment. It’s worth noting that the ambient temperature is also important during application. It shouldn’t be too hot or too cold, and the coating should be given adequate time to fully dry and set.
While DIY installation is possible, if you don’t possess the location, time, and patience to do the job correctly, then you should consider having the task done by a professional. Poorly applied ceramic coatings can highlight imperfections, rather than creating the gleaming good looks and protection that they’re intended to.
While you may well be tempted to have a go at a DIY ceramic application, a word of warning. At Auto SuperShield, we get called to fix a lot (and we mean a lot!) of failed attempts. The thing is, ceramic technology is designed to bond to the surface, so it becomes an integral part of what it covers. This means that whatever is beneath it, remains beneath it.
That’s why we only ever apply ceramic coatings—be it to wheels and calipers or an entire vehicle—in our purpose-built and semi-sterile environment. As far as we’re concerned, if you’re going to do a job, then it should be done correctly. At Auto SuperShield, our skilled technicians live and breathe beautiful protective coatings, it’s why we’re a firm favorite for so many car enthusiasts in the South Florida region.
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