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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 08:59 AM
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Has anyone done this?
Seems like a lot of money for the kit's and I already changed my brake pad's to ceramic low dust to keep them cleaner

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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 10:31 AM
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used the Adam's Ceramic Wheel Coating kit on the same black wheels on a friend's C7 with GREAT results.............did the complete wheel, barrels first, then exterior surfaces last........makes them less prone to dirt/dust accumulation, very easy to clean and maintain, and adds protection against scratches and swirls.............
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Local detail shop did Opticoat Pro for $95 for all 4 wheels.

That was a pretty hard deal to beat, granted it was an add on when doing a regular detail on the rest of the car.
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I did CQuartz on the wheels and calipers, but it was part of a larger job. So far it seems to help with dirt and brake dust.
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Thanks for the reply's

I guess it's on my list for spring
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My observation is that the amount of brake dust that accumulates on the coated wheel is roughly the same, however it comes off much easier. Most of it can be blasted off the barrel and the face of the wheel with just the hose and a gentle wheel brush takes care of the rest.
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