So what is a Wheel Cover? in simple teams it's a cover that helps keep dirt and sunlight away from the wheel rim and tyre. When your car is stored outside it is under constant bombardment from the elements be it sun, rain, snow, wind, dust or a combination of all four! Lets brake this down so we can see what we are trying to protect.

The wheel is a good starting point, made from steel or aluminium and painted more often than not. This is not going to last if left unprotected, any paint will fade and could even peel causing you the job of repainting or worse.

Inside the wheel you have the brake drum or disc, normally made from cast iron and not very good at repelling the elements. Rusty brakes means a strip down and or replacement of parts, this will be expensive and could have been avoided.

Inside the brake hub or disc you have wheel bearings, this is normally well greased and has a seal that is designed to keep water out which is great when the car was new but your old classic is far from new. Water will find its way into the bearings and again will cause damage. Replacement and repairs will be the only way forward at this point and again your hand will be reaching for your wallet!

Now we get on to the tyres. We all know how much tyres can be and we don't like replacing them if can help it, so why do you leave your car out all year with the sun beating down. Then the cold sets in and off we go again a never ending heating and cooling cycle on a material that is very heat absorbent. When we drive our cars the tyres are always being moved about so the tyre is less likely to get the full brunt of the sun etc but when parked up for long periods of time the damage starts to set in.

You can now see why a simple cover that fits over the wheel and tyre should help keep all of the above in better condition and in the long run save you time and money.

Don’t see the point really, a regular cleaning of alloys and perhaps applying a good wheel polish or sealer will protect them just as well, tyres won’t fade any more if your car is used regularly, I suppose a classic or very seldom used car might benefit, but these are, more often than not, stored undercover, at first glance at the pic, I thought the wheels and tyres were masked off so the owner could carry out some bodywork repairs,

All seems a bit poncy to me.

Alloy wheel wrapping can give a similar effect to diamond cutting, but without cutting away at your alloy. It is a non-permanent way to protect or change the appearance of your wheels. It is normally cheaper than repainting your alloys. Whilst can be used to make your alloys really stand out. The process involves applying vinyl to your alloys which will cover the original surface to change or protect them.

Reasons to Choose Alloy Wheel Wrapping

Style:

Possibly the most common reason to have alloy wheels wrapped is aesthetics and to freshen up the overall appearance of your vehicle. Alloy wraps are available in a variety of colours and designs, with some professional wrapping specialists offering bespoke designs to really give your car a wow factor.

Protection:

Wrapping protects your alloys, ensuring they stay as immaculate as the day they left the showroom. Vinyl alloy wraps can protect your alloy wheels from UV damage, stone chips and dust damage. Professionals recommend getting your alloy wheels wrapped as soon as possible to protect the original paintwork.

Easy Removal:

An advantage of vinyl wrapping is that the wrap can be easily removed from the alloy wheels. This means the design and colour can be changed, or the alloy wheels can quickly be returned to their original state. If alloy wheels are painted, they cannot be returned to their factory condition.

What about Wheel Wrapping?

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