The service

DTM blackout wheel coating, done at your driveway.

A professional-grade, Direct-to-Metal coating applied to your wheels wherever your car already is — no shop visit, no drop-off, no loaner car. 14 OEM colors, plus bronze and gold at the same price.

How the coating works

What is Direct-to-Metal coating?

Traditional powder coating means pulling the wheel, stripping it to bare metal, and baking it in a curing oven at 350–400°F. DTM coating is a liquid, professional-grade system engineered to bond directly to the wheel's metal surface without a bake oven — that's the one difference that makes a driveway appointment possible at all.

Traditional powder coating means pulling the wheel, stripping it to bare metal, and baking it in a curing oven at 350–400°F. DTM coating bonds directly to the wheel with no bake oven — the one difference that makes a driveway appointment possible at all.

  • On-car application

    No Wheel Removal

    Applied directly to the wheel while it's still mounted — no pulling, no re-torquing, no loose parts.

    Compare the process →
  • Ambient cure

    No Bake Oven

    Cures at ambient temperature instead of 350–400°F — the reason a driveway appointment is possible at all.

    See cure times →
  • Sensor-safe

    TPMS Stays In Place

    No cure-oven heat means no reason to pull your tire pressure sensors before coating.

    Why it matters →
  • Bonded, not wrapped

    Bonded Direct to Metal

    A liquid, professional-grade system bonded to the wheel itself — not a film laid over it like a vinyl wrap.

    Wrap vs. coating →
  • Turnaround

    Same-Day, On-Site

    No multi-day shop drop-off. Coating happens wherever your car already is.

    See scheduling →
  • Color library

    Full OEM Palette

    14 OEM colors in gray and silver, plus bronze and gold — at the same price as every other finish.

    See all finishes →

Daily sun and heat are hard on both adhesive-based wraps and DIY paint jobs. Wraps lift at the edges over time; consumer-grade paint without a proper base/clear system chips and fades faster under UV and road debris than a professional coating system.

How it compares

DTM coating, powder coating, and paint — the real differences.DTM, powder coating, and paint — the real differences.

Every method can look good on day one. The differences that matter show up in how the wheel actually gets coated — and what that means for how long the job takes and how it holds up.

Every method can look good on day one. Swipe through what actually differs.

Alternative

Powder coating

Wheel removal required?

Yes — pulled, stripped to bare metal

Cure process

Baked in a curing oven, 350–400°F, ~20 min

TPMS sensor risk

Sensors must be pulled before the oven cure

Typical turnaround

3–5 business days at a shop

Where it happens

Shop only — wheels leave your possession

Color match / OEM accuracy

Good, limited by powder color library

Alternative

Standard paint

Wheel removal required?

Usually no, but proper prep still means masking everything

Cure process

Air-dries / chemically cures, no oven

TPMS sensor risk

None

Typical turnaround

Varies — DIY same-day, pro shop 1–3 days

Where it happens

Shop or DIY

Color match / OEM accuracy

Depends heavily on prep and painter skill

Powder coating and paint figures reflect typical industry practice, not a specific competitor's pricing or promises. DTM coating durability and warranty terms are Your Company Name's own — see Warranty below.

The process

Four steps, start to finish — no shop visit at any point.

  1. Inspection & photos

    You send photos of all four wheels — we confirm condition, finish, and an accurate quote before anything is scheduled.

  2. Prep & masking

    Wheels are cleaned and prepped on-site; tires and brake components are carefully masked to protect against overspray.

  3. DTM application

    Coating is applied directly to the wheel in multiple coats, by hand, in your chosen finish.

  4. Cure & quality check

    The coating cures, then a technician does a final quality pass before you sign off on the finished set.

Finishes

14 OEM colors, with bronze and gold at the same price.

See all finishes →

Backed by a lifetime labor warranty.

Covers the original owner's labor for the life of the finish, excluding physical damage and transfer of ownership. Excessive damage may increase price — share wheel photos for an accurate quote.

Warranty details
  • Lifetime labor warranty
  • Same-day turnaround for qualifying services
  • Pickup and drop-off are included throughout our service area, subject to scheduling availability. On-site service is available when scheduling and wheel condition allow.

Pricing

Two prices. Every color included.

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20 inches and under

$600

Per complete set

21 to 24 inches

$700

Per complete set

Excessive damage may increase price. Share photos of your wheels for the most accurate quote.

Common questions about the service

Is this powder coating?

No — it's Direct-to-Metal (DTM) coating. It's a liquid, professional-grade system that bonds directly to the wheel without a bake oven, which is what makes it possible to apply on-car, in your driveway, instead of at a shop.

Why not just get my wheels powder coated instead?

Powder coating means pulling the wheels, stripping them to bare metal, and a multi-day shop turnaround with an oven cure. DTM coating skips all of that — no wheel removal, no TPMS sensor risk, and it's done same-day, on-site.

How long does the coating last?

It's backed by a lifetime labor warranty covering the original owner's labor for the life of the finish, excluding physical damage and transfer of ownership.

What if my wheels have curb rash?

Send photos of your wheels' current condition and we'll confirm an accurate quote before anything is scheduled — excessive damage may increase price.

Can I choose any color I want?

14 OEM colors are included, plus bronze and gold at the same price — see the full finish library on the Finishes page.

Do I need to bring my car in?

No — this is mobile-only service. We come to you anywhere across our service area, with pickup and return included.

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Send photos of all four wheels for accurate pricing, finish direction, and scheduling.

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