Cried after curbing a copper alloy

M4ppy

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I have curbed one of my copper alloys and looking to see if anyone has had one repaired or have the colour details for a touch up, have tried a few smart repair and waiting for them to get back, and have a replacement cost from seat of £600. Hoping someone else has had one repaired and can recommend a good repair shop

thanks
chris
 

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M4ppy

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been difficult to get a price for a repair with differing answers on how the finish is applied, I have an alloy repairers coming out with multiple swatches to try to match the colour, advised it may be 27a but they also think it’s very close to a Lamborghini colour, will update when done.

trying not to have to buy a new alloy at £600 but that’s a worse case option. with the car only being 3 months old its spoiling the look.
 

jamesR

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I think you will struggle with finding an ideal match. I've been trying for a while now. The issue is that if you want to maintain the diamond cut finish then you will need to apply a lacquer tint and they haven't produced one as far as I'm aware. The cup copper matt finish is a solid paint so the finish won't be the same.

For a small area you might be OK but for larger areas you may need to go the replacement route. The good news is that seatmotor parts has them in at £476.

hope that helps
 

M4ppy

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Thanks and that’s the best price I have seen them at. I have some one trying tomorrow to fix and it’s only the edge s hopefully they can get it close, if not I will be ordering one of these
 

jamesR

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If you could let me know how you get on that would be great as I have the same issue
Cheers
 

M4ppy

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i have ordered a new alloy and the painter is going to try to do a cosmetic repair, will post a pic tomorrow when done. I dont Think he is going to get a match or repair I am happy with but at least I will know.
 
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M4ppy

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I did thanks, painter called, he can only do a cosmetic repair that from 6-10 feet looks ok, up close you can see the repair and it would loose the shine that the copper over the diamond cut has from new. i did speak to a shop that can do the gels and it’s all done on a cnc machine and he is trying to get the colour and pattern. But in all honesty just going With a new wheel to save all the messing
 

M4ppy

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New alloy swapped today and this damaged one to go to a specialist who has all the required machines just needs to find the copper colour in the paint he uses. If we can’t match will use this wheel to test various single colour options, to see what looks good and unique.
should have an answer by the end of the month with either a match or a new colour option.
not spending £500-600 each time for an alloy. All going well wont need to get another one done, but it’s to easy for a moment of miss judged parking and bam scratch, curbed or damaged
 
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Just about to finalise the purchase of a Formentor vZ3, and wanted to know has anyone taken out Alloy Wheel Insurance? My dealer is ringing soon to discuss the extras I can spend my hard-earned cash on; such as GAP insurance and Alloy wheel cover.
My Insurance company will cover the 1st year GAP as part of the policy (we did this last time) and saved a small fortune covering years 2 & 3 privately. .
Given the price of a replacement Copper wheel and the apparent trouble in matching the colour/finish - I wanted to ask your combined opinion? Also, are any of these policies available via a 3rd party or not?
 

M4ppy

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Check the cover as most will only pay a maximum of £150 towards a replacement alloy, some of the cosmetic repairs are does it look ok from a distance and will paint giving a poor finish but classed as fine for a cosmetic repair
 
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