SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating "CC" Rim — Professional wheel coating with ceramic protection 6 Stück

Long-lasting ceramic coating for wheels — SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim

What is the SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim? A professional SiO₂ ceramic coating built specifically for wheels that gives up to 12 months of protection from brake dust, iron particles and heat — in a 6-piece application kit with applicators included.

Wheels take more of a beating than almost any other surface on the car: brake dust loaded with iron particles burns into unprotected wheel faces at high temperatures, tar spots and road grime cling stubbornly to bare or clear-coated alloy wheels, and cleaning neglected wheels turns every wash into real work. The SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim breaks that cycle: this professional SiO₂ ceramic coating, built specifically for wheels, lays a durable layer over every wheel type — aluminium, steel, chrome, coated and bare — that keeps brake dust and grime off the surface, stops iron particles from burning in, and cuts cleaning down to a fraction of the usual effort. Supplied as a complete 6-piece application kit with applicators and removal cloths, the CC Rim is the professional answer to lasting wheel care without the constant slog of heavy wheel cleaning.

• SiO₂ ceramic protection built for wheels — up to 12 months of defence against brake dust and heat. The ceramic coating in the SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim is engineered for the thermal and chemical punishment wheels take: temperatures north of 300°C near the brakes, contact with alkaline and acidic cleaners at every wash, UV and stone chips. The CC Rim layer stands up to all of it and holds protection for up to 12 months with no top-up.
• Complete 6-piece application kit — everything you need for a professional wheel coating, included. The SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim ships as a full application kit: coating bottle, dedicated applicators for the wheel coating, and removal cloths for wiping off the excess film. No separate purchase of application gear — the kit is complete and ready to go straight away.
• Dramatically less cleaning — brake dust no longer sticks, it just rinses off. Once the CC Rim has cured, coated wheels clean up in a fraction of the time uncoated wheels demand. Brake dust and road grime can't burn deep into the surface, because the ceramic layer forms a smooth, ultra-low-contact face. At the next wash a rinse with the hose or the pressure washer is often all it takes to get the wheel clean again.

Detailing1's tip from the shop: Only lay the SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim down on clean, degreased wheels — the most important prep step is a thorough wheel clean with the SONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger Red Max, which chemically pulls out all brake dust residue and iron particles. After that, degrease the wheel with clear-coat thinner or IPA (70%) and let it dry fully. Only apply the coating once the wheel is hand-warm or cooler — hot wheels speed up curing in an uncontrolled way and can leave high spots. Work spoke by spoke and section by section in small amounts and wipe off straight away; don't cover a big area and then come back to remove it all at once. Below 10°C, extend the cure time accordingly. After coating, keep the wheels off the road and unwashed for at least 24 hours.

Formulation and how it protects — how CC Rim shields wheels from brake dust and heat

The SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim is built on a SiO₂ ceramic matrix that, once cured, forms a glass-like micro-layer over the wheel face. That layer is chemically inert against the aggressive stuff wheels meet every day: iron particles from the brake pads, which hit several hundred degrees under hard braking and burn into bare aluminium surfaces, run into the ceramic barrier and can't bond with the wheel underneath. The particles sit on top of the coating and lift off at the next wash with water or wheel cleaner.

The heat resistance of the CC Rim layer is dialled in specifically for wheel use: coatings made for regular bodywork paint aren't optimised for high heat and can take damage when brake heat carries over near the wheel. The CC Rim formula stands up to the temperatures wheels see in normal driving and stays intact even after lots of braking on long downhill runs or in city traffic with plenty of stops. That makes CC Rim especially relevant for keen drivers or cars with powerful brake systems, where brake heat runs hotter than average.

After it has fully cured (typically 24–48 hours at room temperature, depending on humidity and temperature), the CC Rim coating has a measurably higher water contact angle than the untreated wheel face — the lotus effect of the ceramic layer means water beads up and leaves no spots. Chemical resistance is up too: acidic cleaners like the SONAX PROFILINE MultiClean Acid can be used on coated wheels without attacking the ceramic layer — the coating is acid-resistant and shrugs off regular cleaner contact with no degradation.

Applying the CC Rim — step by step

Applying the SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim follows a clearly defined workflow that the supplied 6-piece kit covers in full. Step 1: deep-clean the wheel. Every trace of brake dust, tar and grime has to be gone before the coating goes on — anything left under the ceramic layer gets sealed in and locked there for good. The SONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger Red Max chemically pulls out the iron particles, and the SONAX PROFILINE PinselSet helps you work it mechanically into every corner of the barrel.

Step 2: degrease. After cleaning, rinse with clear water and let it dry. Then wipe the wheel down with IPA (isopropyl, 70%) or a dedicated degreaser to remove every trace of oil, wax and cleaner. A degreased surface is the precondition for the ceramic layer to grip properly. Skip this step and you risk a patchy or poorly bonded coating. Step 3: apply. Lay the CC Rim down with the supplied applicator in small, even areas on the dry, degreased wheel. Put a small amount of coating on the applicator per spoke or wheel section and spread it evenly across the surface. Wipe it off evenly with the removal cloth straight away — don't coat large areas and then come back to remove them all at once.

Step 4: curing. After coating, keep the wheel off the road and unwashed for 24–48 hours. Cure time can vary with temperature and humidity: at 20°C and moderate humidity the layer is cured through after 24 hours. In colder temperatures or high humidity, wait up to 48 hours. Keep it away from water and cleaners while the layer is still curing — water can create high spots and leave the coating patchy.

CC Rim vs. other wheel-protection options

There are several approaches to wheel protection on the market, and they differ sharply in durability, protection and effort. Wax-based wheel protectants (carnauba wax or synthetic wax products, for example) give short-term protection for a few weeks up to two months at most — they go on easily but need topping up often and hold up less well than ceramic layers against the high temperatures near the brakes. For cars driven daily with regular hard braking, wax on wheels just isn't a lasting solution.

Polymer sealants (spray sealants, for instance) sit between wax and ceramic: they last longer than wax (typically 3–6 months), go on more easily than ceramic coatings and give solid everyday protection. For professional outfits or owners chasing maximum protection with minimal top-up intervals, though, a polymer sealant isn't the best answer. With up to 12 months of protection, the SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim lasts more than twice as long as a polymer sealant and holds up far better against chemicals and heat.

For wheels that deserve extra attention — sport wheels, chrome wheels, expensive alloys, or wheels on cars with powerful brake setups — the CC Rim is the right call: maximum protection, 12 months of durability, dramatically less cleaning, and an easy-to-clean ceramic face that shrugs off even stubborn brake dust. Paired with the other SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Pro products for paint and glass, you get complete vehicle protection from a single product line.

Wheel types and material compatibility — which surfaces CC Rim suits

The SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim is compatible with every common wheel material and finish used on modern cars. On aluminium wheels — the most common wheel material on new cars — the ceramic layer bonds beautifully to clear-coated, polished and machined surfaces. Clear-coated aluminium wheels benefit from CC Rim as an extra protective layer over the factory clear coat, which on its own isn't a strong enough barrier against brake dust burning in. Polished wheels with a high-gloss finish gain the most, since the ceramic layer seals the polished surface and stops oxidation and staining from dulling the finish for good.

On steel wheels — typical on winter sets and commercial vehicles — CC Rim works just as well: steel wheels often have no clear coat and sit directly exposed to brake dust and the weather. A ceramic coating on steel wheels forms a more durable barrier than conventional wheel care and cuts down rust starting in scratches and chips considerably. For cars on seasonal tyres it's well worth applying the CC Rim to the winter set — the wheels then need far less heavy cleaning when you store them in spring and put them back on in autumn.

On chrome wheels and chrome trim on wheels (cover rings, chrome trims), CC Rim works too and protects against the typical dulling of chrome surfaces from brake dust and flash rust. After cleaning and degreasing, the ceramic layer goes on the same way as on other surfaces — the smooth chrome mirror actually helps you lay down a particularly even layer. On wheels that combine different finishes (polished spokes and a matte barrel, say), CC Rim can be used across all areas — the layer adapts to the surface character and visibly changes neither the high gloss nor the matte finish.

Buying the SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim — which cars and situations it pays off for

The SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating CC Rim comes as a complete 6-piece application kit and is aimed at professional detailing outfits, detailing studios and demanding owners who want lasting protection for their wheels and a lasting cut in cleaning effort. For shops that regularly coat whole cars, the CC Rim is part of the standard line-up — a companion to paint and glass coating that rounds out the vehicle-protection portfolio.

For owners with wheels that get dirty fast — cars with big brake calipers and plenty of brake dust to match, cars with open wheel designs that expose the barrel, or cars that spend a lot of time on motorways or in city stop-and-go — the investment in CC Rim pays off especially quickly. The time saved on heavy wheel cleaning at every wash recoups the one-off cost of the coating within a few weeks.

For mobile detailers the ready-made 6-piece kit is especially handy: it's all there, no separate gear needed, and the kit packs compactly into any toolbox. The CC Rim is a professional add-on that delivers visible value to customers and demonstrably cuts down regular cleaning effort — an argument that's easy to get across when you talk it through with the customer.