OPTiX Rim Coat — Discontinued Product Notice

OPTiX Rim Coat has now been discontinued.

This page has been kept as a product history notice for customers who may have found the older Rim Coat product through Google, previous links or older OPTiX product information.

For current wheel and rim coating work, we now recommend choosing from the current OPTiX coating range instead.

View the current OPTiX ceramic coating range or use the OPTiX coating chart to help choose the right product.

What replaced Rim Coat?

Rather than using a separate dedicated Rim Coat product, OPTiX now recommends selected current coatings for wheels and rims.

The best option depends on the user’s experience, the wheel condition, the working temperature and how much durability is wanted.

Current wheel coating recommendations include:

• OPTiX OP888 — practical all-round wheel coating option
• OPTiX FMJ Graphene — higher durability option for experienced users
• OPTiX OP1-G — premium professional coating option
• OPTiX OP1 — professional coating option where suitable for the job

Why wheels need strong protection

Wheels deal with harsher conditions than many other exterior surfaces.

They are exposed to brake dust, road grime, heat, iron contamination, wheel cleaners, pressure washing and regular scrubbing. This is why wheel coating choice is important.

A good coating can help make wheels easier to clean and maintain, but it does not mean brake dust will never stick or that the wheels no longer need washing.

OP888 — practical wheel coating option

OPTiX OP888 is now the easiest current OPTiX coating to recommend for most wheel coating work.

It is a practical all-rounder with wide surface compatibility, strong water behaviour and easier application and removal compared with more demanding coatings.

OP888 is a good choice for users who want a coating that is easier to work with while still giving useful protection and easier cleaning.

Best for: most users, general wheel protection, easier application and practical maintenance.

FMJ Graphene — higher durability option

OPTiX FMJ Graphene is the more advanced option for users wanting extra durability.

FMJ can be more demanding to apply and remove, especially in warmer temperatures, so it is better suited to experienced users or controlled workshop conditions.

Best for: experienced users, higher durability, stronger coating performance and controlled application conditions.

OP1-G and OP1 — professional wheel coating options

OPTiX OP1-G and OPTiX OP1 are professional coating options that can be used where the surface, preparation and application conditions are suitable.

These coatings are best left to users who understand proper wheel preparation, cleaning, wipe-down, application timing and curing conditions.

Best for: professional users, prepared wheels, controlled application and higher-end coating work.

Wheel preparation is important

Wheel coating performance depends heavily on preparation.

Before coating wheels, the surface should be properly cleaned and decontaminated. Brake dust, iron fallout, old dressings, road grime and cleaning residue should be removed as much as possible before applying a coating.

If the wheel is still contaminated, the coating may not bond properly or last as expected.

Simple wheel coating recommendation

Coating	Best Use
OP888	Best practical choice for most users and general wheel coating work.
FMJ Graphene	Higher durability option for experienced users.
OP1-G	Premium professional coating option for prepared wheels.
OP1	Professional coating option where suitable for the surface and job.

Final recommendation

If you found this page looking for OPTiX Rim Coat, please note that the product has been discontinued.

For current wheel coating work, start with OP888 as the practical all-round option.

Choose FMJ Graphene, OP1-G or OP1 when extra durability or professional application is required.

Good wheel preparation first. Correct coating second. Easier cleaning after that.