Overview Summary

• Your wheels are exposed to some of the harshest conditions on your vehicle, including brake dust, road grime, salt, and extreme temperature changes.

• Professional ceramic coating helps protect wheel surfaces by creating a durable, hydrophobic layer that makes dirt, brake dust, and other contaminants easier to remove.

• Eclipse Window Tinting's Fusion Ceramic Coating package includes coating the faces of your wheels, but our Wheels-Off Package takes protection even further.

• For just $95 per wheel, Eclipse can remove your wheels to professionally ceramic coat the inner barrels and brake calipers, providing protection in areas that are normally difficult to reach.

• Wheels-off ceramic coating is especially beneficial for performance vehicles, luxury cars, and vehicles with intricate wheel designs or high-performance braking systems.

• The BMW M3 featured in this article received Eclipse Fusion Ceramic Coating with our Wheels-Off Package, along with XPEL XR Black Ceramic Window Film.

• Eclipse combines professional preparation, premium ceramic coating products, and experienced technicians to help clients protect their investments.

Are You Protecting Your Wheels or Just Cleaning Them?

When most vehicle owners think about protecting their investment, the first things that come to mind are paint protection film, ceramic coating, and window tint.

But what about the wheels?

Your wheels are constantly exposed to some of the most demanding conditions your vehicle encounters.

Every time you drive, they're collecting:

• Brake dust

• Road grime

• Dirt and debris

• Road salt and winter brine

• Water and other contaminants

• Residue from everyday driving

For performance vehicles like the BMW M3 featured in this article, these conditions can be especially noticeable.

High-performance braking systems can generate substantial amounts of brake dust, which quickly accumulates on wheel faces, inner barrels, and surrounding components.

While regular washing helps, professional ceramic coating can make maintaining your wheels significantly easier while providing an additional layer of protection.

And at Eclipse, we offer a way to take that protection even further.

What Is Wheels-Off Ceramic Coating?

Our Wheels-Off Ceramic Coating Package is an upgrade designed to protect areas of your wheels that are difficult to reach during a traditional ceramic coating installation.

When you purchase Eclipse's professional Fusion Ceramic Coating package, the faces of your wheels are already included.

However, the visible wheel face is only part of the wheel.

Behind the spokes are the inner barrels, where brake dust, dirt, and road contaminants can accumulate over time.

Our Wheels-Off Package allows our technicians to remove the wheels and access these areas for a more comprehensive application.

For $95 per wheel, the upgrade includes ceramic coating:

• Inner wheel barrels

• Brake calipers

This provides additional protection beyond the wheel faces already included with our Fusion Ceramic Coating package.

The result is more complete protection for your wheels and braking components, especially in the areas that are hardest to keep clean.

Why Is Ceramic Coating Your Wheels Worth It?

Wheels are among the most frequently contaminated exterior surfaces of a vehicle.

Unlike body panels, they're positioned directly beside the braking system and close to the road.

This means they're exposed to brake dust, dirt, water, and other contaminants during virtually every drive.

Professional ceramic coating helps create a smoother, more hydrophobic surface that makes routine cleaning and maintenance easier.

1. Makes Brake Dust Easier to Remove

One of the biggest advantages of ceramic-coated wheels is easier brake dust removal.

Brake dust is produced as the braking system operates, and it can accumulate quickly on wheel surfaces.

On vehicles equipped with performance brakes, that buildup can be especially noticeable.

Without proper maintenance, brake dust can become stubborn and difficult to remove.

Ceramic coating helps reduce how strongly contaminants adhere to treated surfaces, allowing brake dust to wash away more easily.

Less aggressive cleaning means less time scrubbing and a reduced need for harsh cleaning products.

2. Helps Protect Against Road Salt and Winter Grime

Cincinnati winters can be especially tough on wheels.

Road salt, brine, moisture, and dirt can accumulate on wheel surfaces throughout the colder months.

Over time, these contaminants can contribute to deterioration of vulnerable finishes if they aren't properly removed.

A professionally applied ceramic coating adds a protective layer that helps reduce direct exposure to these contaminants.

While ceramic coating doesn't eliminate the need for washing, it makes maintaining your wheels throughout Ohio's changing seasons easier.

3. Creates a Hydrophobic Surface

One of the most noticeable benefits of Eclipse Fusion Ceramic Coating is its hydrophobic performance.

Water tends to bead and move off treated surfaces more readily, carrying some loose dirt and contaminants with it.

This helps reduce grime buildup and makes regular cleaning more efficient.

The same benefits that make ceramic coating popular for vehicle paint also make it an excellent choice for wheels.

4. Makes Intricate Wheel Designs Easier to Maintain

Modern performance and luxury vehicles often feature complex wheel designs.

Multiple spokes, narrow openings, and intricate details can make cleaning difficult.

Ceramic coating helps make these areas easier to maintain by reducing how strongly dirt and brake dust adhere to the surface.

For owners who take pride in keeping their vehicles looking their best, that convenience can make a noticeable difference.

5. Helps Preserve Your Wheel Finish

Premium wheels can be expensive to repair or replace.

Ceramic coating helps protect compatible wheel finishes from environmental contamination and makes routine maintenance less demanding.

However, ceramic coating is not a substitute for careful driving or physical protection.

It won't prevent curb rash, rock chips, or damage from road hazards.

Its primary benefits are easier cleaning, contamination resistance, and helping preserve the appearance of properly maintained surfaces.

Why Coat the Inner Barrels and Brake Calipers?

Most people focus on the part of the wheel they can see.

But the areas behind the spokes can collect just as much, if not more, contamination.

Inner Wheel Barrels

The inner barrel is the recessed portion of the wheel behind the visible face.

Because of its location, this area can accumulate substantial amounts of brake dust and road grime.

It's also difficult to clean thoroughly while the wheel is installed on the vehicle.

By removing the wheel, our technicians can access the inner barrel and apply ceramic coating more comprehensively.

This helps make future cleaning easier, especially for owners who regularly detail their vehicles.

Brake Calipers

Brake calipers are another area that can quickly become covered in brake dust.

On performance vehicles, brightly colored or painted brake calipers are often an important part of the vehicle's appearance.

Our Wheels-Off Package allows our technicians to access and ceramic coat appropriate exterior caliper surfaces.

This can help make brake dust and grime easier to remove while maintaining the calipers' appearance.

For vehicles with performance braking systems, coating the barrels and calipers is an excellent complement to protecting the wheel faces.

Featured Vehicle: BMW M3 With Complete Eclipse Protection

The BMW M3 highlighted in the accompanying images is a perfect example of why professional ceramic coating is especially valuable for performance vehicles.

BMW's M division is known for engineering vehicles that combine everyday usability with serious performance.

But with that performance comes increased exposure to brake dust and other road contaminants.

This M3 received a combination of premium Eclipse protection services.

Eclipse Fusion Ceramic Coating

Our team applied Eclipse Fusion Ceramic Coating to help protect the vehicle's exterior and make ongoing maintenance easier.

Our professional ceramic coating process includes extensive preparation to ensure the surfaces are properly cleaned and prepared before application.

Benefits include:

• Advanced hydrophobic protection

• Easier washing and maintenance

• Improved resistance to environmental contaminants

• Enhanced gloss and appearance

• Protection for compatible exterior surfaces

• A 4-year warranty, with coating performance potentially lasting 6 to 7 years on properly maintained daily-driven vehicles

Wheels-Off Ceramic Coating Upgrade

This BMW M3 also received our Wheels-Off Ceramic Coating Package.

Rather than stopping at the visible wheel faces, our technicians removed the wheels to access and coat the inner barrels and brake calipers.

This is particularly useful on a vehicle like the M3, where performance braking components can generate significant brake dust.

The additional protection helps make maintaining these areas easier while complementing the vehicle's overall ceramic coating.

XPEL XR Black Ceramic Window Film

To complete the package, this M3 also received XPEL XR Black Ceramic Window Film.

XR Black provides a refined, factory-like appearance while offering up to 88% infrared heat rejection.

Additional benefits include:

• Improved cabin comfort

• UV protection

• Reduced glare

• Enhanced privacy

• A clean, cohesive appearance

Together, these services help protect the M3's exterior, wheels, and interior comfort while preserving the performance-focused appearance BMW enthusiasts love.

How Much Does Wheels-Off Ceramic Coating Cost?

At Eclipse Window Tinting, our Wheels-Off Ceramic Coating upgrade is available for $95 per wheel.

This is an additional service for clients who want to extend their ceramic coating coverage beyond the wheel faces.

Our standard Fusion Ceramic Coating package already includes coating the wheel faces.

The Wheels-Off Package adds the inner barrels and brake calipers for a more comprehensive result.

For many performance and luxury vehicle owners, this is a worthwhile upgrade because of the additional protection and easier maintenance it provides.

Is Wheels-Off Ceramic Coating Necessary for Every Vehicle?

Not every vehicle owner needs the same level of protection.

For many daily drivers, ceramic coating the wheel faces provides meaningful maintenance benefits.

However, our Wheels-Off Package is especially worth considering if you:

• Own a performance or luxury vehicle

• Have a vehicle that produces substantial brake dust

• Want to maintain clean inner wheel barrels

• Have painted or highly visible brake calipers

• Regularly attend car shows or automotive events

• Own expensive aftermarket wheels

• Plan to keep your vehicle for several years

• Want a more comprehensive ceramic coating package

For owners who value appearance, cleanliness, and long-term maintenance, the additional $95 per wheel can make a significant difference in how easily those areas can be maintained.

Why Professional Wheels-Off Installation Matters

Removing wheels from a vehicle requires more than simply lifting the car and removing the lug nuts.

Different vehicles have different lifting requirements, wheel hardware, torque specifications, and braking system configurations.

At Eclipse, we understand the importance of properly handling performance and luxury vehicles.

Our facility is equipped to work on a wide range of vehicles, including those with specialized wheel systems.

In fact, we've invested in specialized equipment for certain high-performance vehicles, including Porsche center-lock wheel systems, because proper tools and procedures matter.

When performing wheels-off ceramic coating, careful wheel removal, surface preparation, product application, and correct reinstallation are all important parts of the process.

The quality of the installation matters just as much as the quality of the ceramic coating itself.

How Do You Maintain Ceramic-Coated Wheels?

Ceramic coating makes wheel maintenance easier, but it doesn't make your wheels maintenance-free.

We recommend following a few simple practices to keep them looking their best.

• Wash your wheels regularly to remove brake dust and road grime before excessive buildup occurs.

• Use appropriate automotive cleaning products rather than unnecessarily harsh wheel cleaners.

• Avoid abrasive brushes and aggressive scrubbing that could damage the wheel finish.

• Rinse away winter salt and brine, especially after driving on treated roads.

• Maintain the coating with proper washing techniques to help preserve its hydrophobic performance.

With proper care, professionally coated wheels can remain easier to clean and maintain throughout everyday driving.

Why Choose Eclipse for Professional Ceramic Coating?

For more than 25 years, Eclipse Window Tinting has worked to set the industry standard for automotive protection throughout Greater Cincinnati.

Our commitment to quality extends well beyond applying a premium product.

We've invested in the technicians, equipment, technology, and facility necessary to provide an exceptional experience.

When you choose Eclipse, you benefit from:

• More than 25 years of automotive protection experience

• Over 2,500 five-star Google reviews

• Five consecutive years of XPEL dealer recognition

• 2025 U.S. Northeast Dealer of the Year

• A state-of-the-art installation facility

• 25 highly skilled employees

• Premium Eclipse Fusion Ceramic Coating

• Professional paint preparation and correction

• Wheels-Off Ceramic Coating options

• Specialized equipment for performance and exotic vehicles

• 15+ complimentary courtesy vehicles for qualifying PPF and ceramic coating appointments

Whether we're protecting a daily driver, a BMW M3, a Porsche, or an exotic vehicle, our goal remains the same.

Deliver exceptional protection, precise installations, and a client experience that continues to set the industry standard.

A Message From The Owner

"When people think about ceramic coating, they usually focus on the paint. But the wheels are some of the hardest-working parts of any vehicle, and they're constantly exposed to brake dust, road grime, and harsh conditions.

That's why I'm a big believer in our Wheels-Off Ceramic Coating Package. Coating the wheel faces is already part of our Fusion Ceramic Coating service, but removing the wheels allows us to take that protection further by coating the inner barrels and brake calipers.

On performance vehicles like this BMW M3, that extra attention to detail can make a real difference when it comes to keeping the wheels clean and maintaining their appearance.

I'm incredibly proud of the investment we've made in our state-of-the-art facility, specialized equipment, and 25 top-notch employees. We want to give our clients access to services that go beyond the basics.

We don't just follow industry standards. We work every day to set them. And sometimes, it's the attention to smaller details, like protecting the areas behind the wheels, that really demonstrates the Eclipse difference."

— Rick Puthoff, Owner of Eclipse Window Tinting

Take Your Ceramic Coating Beyond the Paint

Your vehicle's wheels deserve the same attention to detail as the rest of your investment.

While our Eclipse Fusion Ceramic Coating package already includes the wheel faces, our Wheels-Off Package provides additional protection for the areas that are typically hardest to reach.

For just $95 per wheel, our technicians can remove your wheels and professionally coat the inner barrels and brake calipers, helping make brake dust and road grime easier to remove.

As demonstrated by this BMW M3, combining Fusion Ceramic Coating, Wheels-Off protection, and XPEL XR Black Ceramic Window Film creates a comprehensive package for owners who want their vehicles to look exceptional and remain easier to maintain.

Ready to experience the Eclipse difference?

Contact our team today to learn more about our professional ceramic coating packages and Wheels-Off upgrade.

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