wheel refurb

[sionowz]

Ok. I want to get my ronals done up nice..ive been quoted 207 quids to have a full refurb in glossy white, but has anyone had any experience of a mobile wheel refurber and how much do they charge? im unsure wether i should a) remove dents b) remove scratches c) buy coilovers d) refurb wheels first...hmmmmmmm

 

[OllieL]

My mate had some done by a mobile company and the finish wasn't very durable, was sprayed rather than powdercoated so they chipped and flakes quickly.
I'd get coilovers sorted first then have your wheels powdercoated

Ollie

 

[smithcupra]

mobile company i no they charge 50 mate of mine got them done and they where ok if i was you i would go get ur wheels powdercoated much better finish.

 

[suj]

My mate had some done by a mobile company and the finish wasn't very durable, was sprayed rather than powdercoated so they chipped and flakes quickly.
I'd get coilovers sorted first then have your wheels powdercoated

Ollie

ollie, do you know any good places in brum? i want mine done in anthracite (previous owner bodge job, flaking lacquer etc)
i know the wheel specialist, but they want £240, obviously less is better lol

 

[Brummy]

Only one Ive heard really good reports of locally is Laptab down under spaghetti.

 

[OllieL]

Only one Ive heard really good reports of locally is Laptab down under spaghetti.

Same!!
Though i've had a mate who prepped his wheels himself, and then got them powdercoated for a tenner, and they came out reet good!!

Ollie

 

[suj]

Only one Ive heard really good reports of locally is Laptab down under spaghetti.

they're the wheels specialist brum (i think new name lol)

Same!!
Though i've had a mate who prepped his wheels himself, and then got them powdercoated for a tenner, and they came out reet good!!

Ollie

that's what i'm thinking of doing, going to some powdercoaters in brum, and getting them done!

 

[GTV]

I had a set done here http://www.sweeneysherlock.co.uk/alloy.htm they did a great job, lasted as long as I had the car.

 

[suj]

I had a set done here http://www.sweeneysherlock.co.uk/alloy.htm they did a great job, lasted as long as I had the car.

taa mate, they look quite reasonable, and another in brum

 

[orangemuffin]

i need my doing but just always think for another few ££££ i could just get some new wheels.

 

[orangemuffin]

Like….I spotted these and actually got a bit hysterical at the thought of having them on my car.

I don’t think ive ever seen a sexier set of wheels.

http://www.rimstyle.com/products/de...ve_th2_wh;model=697;id=COTH2WH1670704BLA10550

 

[OllieL]

Now they are sexy, but from what I hear from other people with compomotives the paint will fall off!

Ollie

 

[orangemuffin]

oh dear i dont want that.....

they are identical to the Lancia Delta Intergrale Evo wheels.......

they are beautiful !

 

[CatB1]

Now they are sexy, but from what I hear from other people with compomotives the paint will fall off!

Ollie

Don't think all Compomotives are the same. Three sets in this house and all pristine condition. Mine are at least 6 years old & not a mark on them, paint is still in factory condition.


Pete

 

[GtiBoy]

As said above theese mobile companys jus spray paint them which isnt very durable. And powdercoating is the way forward so easy to keep them clean etc after they have been done. If you dont want to pay over the odds then bournes in brum charge about £20 a wheel

 

[sionowz]

is that refurbing..or just the powder coat? plus do they do it there and then or would i haveto leave the car there? (from cardiff....)
cheers

 

[suj]

As said above theese mobile companys jus spray paint them which isnt very durable. And powdercoating is the way forward so easy to keep them clean etc after they have been done. If you dont want to pay over the odds then bournes in brum charge about £20 a wheel

is that refurbing..or just the powder coat? plus do they do it there and then or would i haveto leave the car there? (from cardiff....)
cheers

yeah that's a great price mate, is that only powdercoating?
where is it in brum?

 

[GtiBoy]

Yh jus powdercoating sorry. its buy the national express coach staion dude. An sorry bout that mate didnt know u was form cardiff. u normal jus take the wheels to them and leave them there as most powdercoaters are not insured to jack ya car up and take the wheels off etc.

 

[suj]

Yh jus powdercoating sorry. its buy the national express coach staion dude. An sorry bout that mate didnt know u was form cardiff. u normal jus take the wheels to them and leave them there as most powdercoaters are not insured to jack ya car up and take the wheels off etc.

taa mate, i park by the national express coach station and walk to town, they record Gadget Show around there aswell, i've seen the presenters coming out of some building, will keep my eyes open for it now!

 

[Dave_R]

mobile company i no they charge 50 mate of mine got them done and they where ok if i was you i would go get ur wheels powdercoated much better finish.

My passat alloys are powdercoated and the Ibiza's are sprayed and the finish on the Ibiza is much better and when they next to each other you can see the alloys on the passat are a creamy white compared to the Ibiza's shine white.