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Ceramic Coating!

Yes, I know! But why not?! Once again, my car detailing skills cross over into mowers.

To be honest, I’m doing this for a laugh, and to use up some left-over coating. In this case, that coating being Armour Detail Supply High Temp Wheel Coating, which was designed for high-heat applications.

https://detailingshed.com.au/produc...ing?_pos=12&_sid=695d26382&_ss=r

This particular ceramic coating is designed for wheels and other high temperature surfaces such as brake calipers, engine bays and exhaust tips. I especially like this coating because of how slick it is after application, usually high-temp wheel coatings lack slickness due to their ability to handle that extra heat. I've also found it more durable than other similar coatings and very forgiving to apply once you are familiar with it. I currently have this coating on three sets of wheels, one set of Brembo brake calipers and.................................................one lawn mower.





With any coating, its success relies on proper preparation. Prior to application, I gave the mower a thorough wipe down with IPA-based prep spray, in this case P&S Paint Prep. The coating was applied to all accessible surfaces including the deck, handles, throttle control, engine cover, valve cover, wheels and rear flap. Working in sections, the coating was applied, allowed to flash / sweat, then levelled with two towels.

https://detailingshed.com.au/products/p-s-prep?_pos=3&_sid=08ec4164f&_ss=r





As is the case for this coating, it's then left to cure for 12 hours before use or getting wet.

A seemingly pointless endeavor, but one that makes me happy. Actually, the coating has proven its worth in preventing dust build up, it also adds some additional depth to the silver paint and black plastics. So I guess its not so pointless after all.