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Autobead Alloy Coating 3 Year - Professional Wheel Ceramic Protection

Three year ceramic coating for alloy wheels

Autobead Alloy Coating 3 Year - Professional Wheel Ceramic Protection

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Autobead Alloy Coating 3 Year is a nano ceramic coating made for alloy surfaces, with 9H hardness and resistance to micro scratches, burnt on iron and oxidisation. Autobead lists it for use by accredited detailers only.

  • 9H hard ceramic layer
  • Resists burnt on iron
  • Micro scratch resistant
  • Guards against oxidisation
  • Ultra non-stick surface
  • Super hydrophobic
  • UV protection
  • Can be layered for more gloss
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Autobead Alloy Coating 3 Year is a nano ceramic coating made for alloy surfaces, with 9H hardness and resistance to micro scratches, burnt on iron and oxidisation. Autobead lists it for use by accredited detailers only.

It forms a strong chemical bond with the surface, an ultra thin, robust barrier against mechanical and chemical action and general weathering, and it can be layered for more protection and gloss. The kit holds the 30ml coating, 3 microfibre suede cloths and 1 applicator block. It needs 12 hours in a dry, temperature controlled environment to cure. For home application, see Autobead Alloy Coating 1 Year.

Key Features

  • Nano ceramic coating for alloys
  • 9H hardness
  • Resists micro scratches and burnt on iron
  • Ultra non-stick, super hydrophobic
  • UV protection, can be layered
  • For accredited detailers only
  • 30ml with 3 suede cloths and a block

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Key features

  • 3 Year Coating
  • Wheel Ceramic
  • Brake Dust Defence
  • Hydrophobic Finish
  • Heat Resistant

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Expert Notes

This is Autobead's professional wheel coating. A nano ceramic forms a strong chemical bond with the alloy, an ultra thin but robust barrier rated at 9H hardness that stands up to micro scratches, burnt on iron, oxidisation and general weathering.

Autobead lists it for accredited detailers only, and the method shows why: a 45 second to 2 minute bonding window per alloy and 12 hours of curing in a dry, temperature controlled environment. For drivers coating their own wheels, the 1 Year coating has no such restriction.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Alloy wheels
  • Wheel faces and barrels
  • Alloy surfaces

Caution: Autobead lists this coating for use by accredited detailers and certified professionals only.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Nano Ceramic Wheel Coating
Coating
3 Year
Hardness
9H
Properties
Ultra Non-Stick, Super Hydrophobic, UV
Layers
Can Be Layered
Bonding Time
45 Seconds To 2 Minutes
Full Cure
12 Hours, Dry And Temperature Controlled
Kit
30ml, 3 Suede Cloths, 1 Block
For Use By
Accredited Detailers
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Prepare the wheels

  1. Clean and prepare the surface, removing all contamination.
  2. Make sure every surface is cool to the touch.
  3. Degrease with Autobead Surface Prep.

Coat the wheels

  1. Apply several drops onto a microfibre applicator, or the suede wrapped around the block provided.
  2. Work on one alloy at a time.
  3. Let the coating bond for between 45 seconds and 2 minutes.
  4. Remove the residue with a clean, dry microfibre towel.
  5. Buff with a buffing towel to a high gloss finish.
  6. Allow 12 hours in a dry, temperature controlled environment to fully cure.

Top Tip: Book the cure in. Autobead asks for 12 hours in a dry, temperature controlled environment, so this is a job for a unit, not the driveway.

Performance Benefits

  • Adds up to 3 years of wheel ceramic protection
  • Improves water beading and sheeting
  • Enhances gloss and surface slickness
  • Helps reduce brake dust bonding
  • Makes maintenance washing easier
  • Supports professional detailing results

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply it myself?

Autobead lists this coating for use by accredited detailers and certified professionals only. Autobead Alloy Coating 1 Year has no such restriction.

How hard is the coating?

Autobead gives it 9H hardness.

What does it resist?

Micro scratches, burnt on iron and oxidisation, plus mechanical and chemical action and general weathering, according to Autobead.

How long does it take to cure?

Autobead says 12 hours in a dry, temperature controlled environment.

Can it be layered?

Yes. Autobead says it can be layered to increase protection and gloss.

What comes in the kit?

The 30ml Alloy Coating, 3 microfibre suede cloths and 1 applicator block.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Decontaminate wheels fully first.
  2. Never coat warm wheels.
  3. Work one wheel at a time.
  4. Check for high spots in good light.
  5. Keep the car indoors while it cures.
  6. Layer it for extra gloss.
  7. Wash coated wheels with a gentle shampoo.

The Brand

Autobead

Autobead (also written AutoBead or Auto Bead) was founded on simplicity and efficiency: car care products that get a car clean and protected with as little wasted effort as possible. It has supplied car cleaning and maintenance products to drivers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria since 1999, and its range now covers every stage of a detail, from citrus pre-wash and shampoo to compounds, polishing pads and Silex ceramic coatings.

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead. We keep the range on the shelf at our Ilkeston shop and deliver it across the UK.

Our customers' favourites are Heavy Dirt citrus pre-wash, Pure Shampoo, Snow Foam and the two wheel cleaners, Alloy Cleaner and Acid Wheel Cleaner.

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Autobead Downforce Heavy Cut and Fine Cut foam pads with Autobead Finishing Compound and Quick Detailer on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Autobead products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Heavy Dirt is a concentrated citrus pre-wash for bugs, bird lime and road grime, and it is safe on wax and sealants: dilute it 25:1 for everyday use or 10:1 for heavy dirt, and it also cleans door shuts, engine bays, plastics and rubber. Snow Foam is mildly alkaline and goes in the lance at 1 part to 4 parts water. Pure Shampoo is a pH-neutral 2300:1 shampoo with no gloss enhancers or waxes, so it will not mask or break down existing protection, and Ceramic Shampoo builds up a layer of ceramic protection with regular use.

Wheels. Alloy Cleaner is a ready-to-use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that is safe on all wheel types, and Alloy Cleaner Concentrate is a concentrate you dilute to suit how dirty the wheels are. For neglected wheels with baked-on brake dust, Acid Wheel Cleaner is a gel used at 1:3, but not on sensitive finishes or damaged wheels. Finish with Tyre Dressing, a gel that does not sling.

Decontamination. Iron Fallout Remover is a pH-neutral gel that turns purple as it dissolves iron particles on paint and wheels, and Tar Gel lifts tar spots with less run-off than a liquid. Keep tar removers off plastics and rubber.

Paint correction. The three compounds are graded by the sanding marks they remove: Heavy Cut up to 1500 grade, Medium Cut up to 2500 grade and Finishing Compound up to 3000 grade, each with a Downforce foam pad of the same cut (heavy, medium, fine) for dual action or rotary machines. Surface Prep removes silicones, wax and sealant before a coating.

Protection. Lance Sealant gives up to three months of protection from a foam lance, Spray Sealant is a silicone polymer and silica resin sealant, and the waxes include a Matte Wax for matt paint and wraps. Between washes, Quick Detailer and Ceramic Quick Detailer top up the gloss.

Interior. Interior Detailer leaves plastics, vinyl and leather with a matt, factory-look finish, Leather Cleaner is a pH-neutral cleaner and conditioner, and All Purpose Cleaner dilutes from 5:1 to 30:1 for everything from carpets to wheel arch liners.

Shop Autobead by type: citrus pre-wash, snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, compounds and polishes, polishing pads and ceramic coatings.

Autobead Finishing Compound and a Downforce Heavy Cut pad with a dab of compound on a detailing trolley in front of a dark blue Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 in a home garage

Choosing an Autobead ceramic coating

Autobead's Silex ceramic coatings come in two families:

  • Silex Series: the 1 Year Paint Coating and 2 Year Paint Coating, titanium ceramic coatings designed to be applied outdoors in a single, self-levelling layer. They resist chemicals from pH 2 to pH 12.
  • Silex Pro: the 3 Year and 5 Year Paint Coatings and the 5 Year Graphene Coating, for longer protection.

Autobead also makes coatings for alloy wheels, glass, leather and fabric.

Autobead's coating warranty matches each paint coating's labelled durability. It applies when the coating is installed by an Autobead Accredited Detailer, the warranty is registered within seven days and the car has a yearly inspection with the installer.

Whoever applies it, the paint needs to be washed, decontaminated and, if needed, polished first, then wiped with Surface Prep so the coating can bond. Do not wash the car with detergent for the first 10 days, then keep it clean with Pure Shampoo or Ceramic Shampoo.

Autobead also trains detailers through its Detail Like a Pro courses (a Foundation Day, an Advanced Day and a four-day Masterclass) and its Silex accreditation for professional coating installers.

Need a hand choosing? Visit our Ilkeston shop or send us a WhatsApp. We deliver Autobead across the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders from £100, or you can order online and collect from the shop.

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  1. RyanVerified buyer

    couldn't see it flash however left it for a couple of minutes and polished off and works great on brake dust

    Reply from The Drivers HQ

    Hi Ryan,

    Thanks for the review, really glad to hear the product worked well for you.

    With this particular coating, the “flashing” stage can take anywhere from around one to three minutes depending on temperature. lighting and even the finish of the wheel itself can sometimes be quite subtle and difficult to spot at first.

    Once you get used to it though, it becomes much easier to judge and the results are absolutely worth it. Thanks again for the feedback and for choosing us.

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