Stickiness of Ceramic Coating

[rbb86]

Hello!
I just had a question regarding the wheel coating. I purchased the kit a couple days ago and just finished the coating today. Followed all the steps for prep ie. adams wheel cleaner -> adams prep coating -> coating. 

While applying the ceramic coating to the wheel, I noticed there wasn't a noticeable difference in stickiness when compared to the uncoated area. I waited about 40-60 seconds the first time and couldn't tell so just waited the standard 30 seconds the rest of the way.

My wheels were volk ze40 and had a matte finish, and the barrel had a sort of gritty finish on the inside. Could that have affected the stickiness? Does it even matter, or should I be okay? After finishing a couple wheels I went back to the first one and it was a little sticky but not a big difference. I am currently waiting for it to cure and will be applying the boost tomorrow. 

 

Maybe I'm just worried for nothing but thank you for any input! 

Jason

[dabellg]

I'm not sure what chemical makes the coating sticky, but adam mentions that in the videos. The ceramic boost is what helps make that super slick finish

[rbb86]

thanks for the reply! Yea I'll be applying the boost tomorrow. My concern is my ceramic coating isn't really sticky even after waiting for longer than the recommended time. 

[BRZN]

I've found the Ceramic Coatings are not slick like a wax or sealant. The protection and gloss are not enhanced by a product being slick to the touch. As mentioned, the Ceramic Boost will add some slickness to the feel.

[Chris@Adams]

I agree the Ceramic Boost will make them slick!

 

Silica protection creates an incredibly slick surface that beads and repels water 

• Boosts hydrophobic properties of Adam’s Paint Coating
• Durable and high shine, easy application
• Use on several exterior surfaces – paint, chrome, and trim
• Made in 

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/coatings/adam-s-ceramic-boost-16oz.html

[Thorsager]

Hello!

I just had a question regarding the wheel coating. I purchased the kit a couple days ago and just finished the coating today. Followed all the steps for prep ie. adams wheel cleaner -> adams prep coating -> coating.

While applying the ceramic coating to the wheel, I noticed there wasn't a noticeable difference in stickiness when compared to the uncoated area. I waited about 40-60 seconds the first time and couldn't tell so just waited the standard 30 seconds the rest of the way.

My wheels were volk ze40 and had a matte finish, and the barrel had a sort of gritty finish on the inside. Could that have affected the stickiness? Does it even matter, or should I be okay? After finishing a couple wheels I went back to the first one and it was a little sticky but not a big difference. I am currently waiting for it to cure and will be applying the boost tomorrow.

Maybe I'm just worried for nothing but thank you for any input!

 

Jason

 

You have nothing to worry about. When I coated my wheels the coating did not get super sticky but I could feel a difference. I also waited 30 seconds before removing. I found that if I waited longer then 60 seconds it became harder to remove. My wheels are black with a satin finish. Edited July 23, 2017 by Thorsager

[galaxy]

Same. I found that it never did get tacky like Adam mentions in the video. I waited about a minute since my wheels are similar color...I never saw the rainbow flash either.

[rbb86]

ahh it's relieving to hear that there are people with the same experience as me. Thanks for all the replies!

[FrozenWS6]

I noticed that it didn't feel tacky until the next day after it cured when I went to apply the Boost.