Wheels, Calipers & Trim
Wheel & Brake Caliper Ceramic Coating in Modesto, CA
Wheel and caliper ceramic coating puts a slick protective layer on your rims and brake calipers so brake dust and road grime rinse off instead of clinging. Skylab Ceramic Details coats wheels and calipers in Modesto, on their own or as part of a full coating. Call (209) 871-7060 for a free quote.
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- GYEON Certified
- Owner on every car
Starting price: Free quote
Why people bring their cars to Skylab
- Brake dust and grime rinse off easier
- Water beads off coated wheels and calipers
- Pairs with paint, trim and glass coating
- GYEON Certified installer
Schuyler (Skylar) Ricketts works on every car himself, in a studio built for paint: hexagon lighting, digital paint gauges and infrared curing.
Why coat wheels and calipers?
Wheels take the worst of it: brake dust, road film and heat. On uncoated wheels, that grime clings and needs strong cleaners and scrubbing. A ceramic coating leaves the surface slick, so water beads and most dirt rinses away with a gentle wash. Coated calipers stay cleaner too, and their color keeps looking sharp between washes.
How it is done
Wheel coating starts with a deep clean of the faces and barrels, then decontamination to remove embedded iron and brake dust. The surface has to be bare and clean for the coating to bond. Then the coating is applied and cured. Calipers get the same careful prep, because a coating only lasts as long as the surface under it is clean.
Want it done right the first time?
Send a photo or two and tell us about the car. Free quote, no pressure.
Coat the whole car
Wheels are one part of a full coating. Skylab coats paint, plastics and trim, glass, the grille, wheels and brake calipers, with an airbrush used to reach gaps on full-exterior coatings. GYEON Infinite packages start at $1,000, and every job ends with paperwork listing what was installed, your warranty and a care guide.
Questions
Is ceramic coating on wheels worth it?
If you are tired of scrubbing brake dust, yes. A coated wheel releases dirt with a normal wash and a soft brush, so you spend less time and use gentler cleaners. It also adds a protective layer over the wheel's finish.
Can brake calipers be ceramic coated?
Yes. Skylab coats brake calipers along with wheels. The coating makes brake dust and grime easier to rinse off and helps painted calipers keep a clean, glossy look. Call (209) 871-7060 to add calipers to your quote.
How do I wash coated wheels?
Use a pH-neutral car shampoo, a soft wheel brush and plenty of water. Skip harsh acid wheel cleaners, which a coated surface does not need. You get a care guide with every Skylab coating job that covers wheels too.
How much does wheel coating cost?
It depends on the wheel size, the design and whether calipers are included. Skylab gives free quotes. Wheels and calipers can also be coated as part of a full ceramic coating, which starts at $1,000 for GYEON Infinite.
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Call, text or send the form. Schuyler answers personally and limits how many cars he takes each month.