satchel prefect
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Hi all. Thought I would share the result of applying Cerakote Trim Coat to my Route 1 wheels. This product is designed for restoring and protecting matte plastic trim. This picture was taken about 2 hours after treating the wheels. I am happy so far, and will see how it holds up.
The application process is very easy, as the product is dispensed in pre-soaked wipes.
In case anyone is interested, some lessons learned:
- Always work safely. If jacking up the car, make sure you know the jack points and how to secure the car. Cerakote recommends using the product in a well ventilated area or outdoors.
- This can be done while the covers are installed, but I recommend removing them for a easier, more thorough application and the ability to let them cure in a protected environment. This involves removing the lug nuts. Be ready with a hefty torque wrench to re-install, as the factory spec is 150 ft-lbs. I chose to support the corner I was working on with a floor jack, remove the cover, and re-tighten the wheel before lowering it back down.
- The product needs to cure for at least an hour before handling. During that time:
- Resist trying to correct any blemishes or low spots unless it is still quite fresh, maybe within 2 minutes or so. If you try to wipe more onto a partially cured area, there is a high likelihood of getting a splotch and it may be worse than the blemish you were trying to fix
- Keep away from air-born contaminants. Rain can absolutely wreck the curing process, and clean up is quite difficult because the product hardens to a very durable finish.
- Repeat: do not let the rain anywhere near this while it is curing.
- If you chose to remove the covers, when re-installing them, look for the notch for the tire valve
- After removing the covers, I chose to wash everything with a strip wash and dry thoroughly. While the Cerakote was curing, I applied TW Ceramic Spray Coating to the wheels and dressed the tires.
- Keep the swear jar nearby
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