Wheel Coating
Why Coat the Wheels
Brake Dust Resistance
Brake dust is hot, acidic, and abrasive. On bare alloy, it bonds rapidly and etches the surface. Ceramic-coated wheels resist adhesion — dust sits on the surface rather than bonding to it, and lifts with a basic rinse.
Faster Wheel Maintenance
Coated wheels rinse clean in a fraction of the time of bare alloy. Weekly wheel cleaning drops from a scrubbing job to a 60-second rinse at the hose. This alone changes the practical maintenance frequency.
Corrosion and Road Salt Resistance
Queensland conditions — humid heat, occasional coastal driving — accelerate corrosion on bare alloy. Ceramic coating seals the alloy surface against moisture and road contaminants that cause pitting over time.
Deep Gloss on Polished Alloy
Ceramic coating on polished or machined alloy adds a depth of gloss and a wet look that clear coat alone cannot achieve. The hydrophobic surface also prevents the dull surface oxidation that makes polished alloy look flat within months of purchase.
Preserves Kerbing Appearance
Wheels with existing light kerb rash coated with ceramic still look cleaner for longer — the coated surface around the damage resists further contamination build-up, keeping the rash from looking worse than it is.
Included in Protection Package
Ceramic coating for all four wheels is included in the Protection, Elite, and Signature packages. It is not available as a standalone service — wheels are coated as part of a complete ceramic package.
FAQ
Ceramic Wheel Coating Questions
Yes — wheels are the single highest-contamination surface on any car. Brake dust accumulates every drive. On bare alloy, it bonds within hours and requires scrubbing to remove. Ceramic-coated wheels shed brake dust significantly more easily — a rinse with a hose removes what previously required a brush and chemical cleaner. The maintenance time saving alone justifies the cost.
No — brake dust is a by-product of brake pad contact with rotors and will always be present. Ceramic coating prevents the dust from bonding to the alloy surface. The dust still appears, but it sits on the coating rather than adhering to the metal, and rinses off with water rather than requiring agitation.
Polished alloy, painted alloy, machine-faced alloy, powder-coated wheels, and clear-coated factory wheels. Chrome-plated and bare metal wheels require assessment before coating — the ceramic adhesion chemistry differs across these substrates.
No — full wheel decontamination is included in every ceramic package as part of the prep process. We strip the existing contamination, remove iron deposits, degrease, and prepare the surface before coating. You do not need to do anything in advance.
No. Ceramic coating is a surface protection product — it seals against future corrosion but cannot reverse existing damage. Corroded or pitted wheels would require machine polishing or refinishing before coating if the surface damage is significant. We assess all four wheels at reception and advise.
Warranted for the same period as the package: 3 years on Protection, 5 years on Elite, 7 years on Signature. In practice, wheel coatings receive more physical wear than paint coatings — brake dust, chemical cleaners, and abrasion from cleaning equipment. Proper maintenance (pH-neutral cleaners, soft brushes) preserves the coating at its full performance level.