Wheel Refurb

[chris_h]

As most of you know i'm not too fussed about the appearence of my car, I prefer to spend all my money on mechanical bits but....

 

The wheels are starting to look a real mess and a couple of them are starting to peel. I'm due some new tyres so i thought it was an ideal time to get them refurbed.

 

If I'm getting them done though I want it done properly, with them stripped back to the metal and then powder coated / painted in satin black (Not just someone in a car park touching them up).

 

Does anyone know if the original S2 Exige black wheels are powder coated or painted orignally?

 

I've had a good google around but just wondering if anyone has an personal recommendations and also how much you paid. These are two I've just asked for quotes from

 

http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/ -edit: £360 including them removing old and refitting new tyres

 

http://www.langleyco...er-coating.html

[MrSimba]

Paul @ 1st class alloys in Lichfield every time!

 

http://www.1stclassalloys.co.uk/

 

Great guy & you'll definatly be happy with his work

[scatty]

The wheel specialist in burton gets good reviews from my pals....

[ollie]

I get mine shot blasted and powder coated for £120. Think that's mates rates though

[chris_h]

right quotes are back (including vat)...

 

Wheel specialist £360 (including removing/fitting tyres)

langly coatings £168 (don't do tyres so probably + £60 at local garage) £228

1st class alloys £252 (including removing/fitting tyres)

 

So I reckon that I'll go with 1st class. The price isn't much more than langley, and they seem to have lots of positive reviews online and Mr Simba. Plus less hassle as they'll do the tyres etc.

[the DustRoom]

Just in the nick of time - need a set refurbed myself so will try 1st class

[TheRon]

Probably not quite what you want but I recently had 8 MR2 wheels done in white for £20 a wheel here: http://www.citypowdercoating.co.uk

 

They do strip and shot blast the wheels first before coating them but don't expect perfection. Very happy for 2 sets of race wheels for a 20 year Toyota though !

[Steve J]

Hmm I need my TMRs refurbed but only paint not powdercoat.

[kayj_prod]

I used The Wheel Specialist, Nottingham franchise. I managed to get a bit off the price, but still not as low as the quote you got from 1st. Anyway, I was really happy with them. (Less happy about a clumsy mechanic then marking them though.)

[jonnyfox]

Max I've paid is £ 60 a wheel in Lichfield at Autotech. They get blasted next door at M & S Powder coatings. Little as £ 40 for a straight forward silver.

[Dr H]

Place in Burton on Trent (Dumelows) will do them for £30-40 a wheel. Either powder coat or wet paint. They are very good and have had magnesium wheels from a Lister in when I have been there before. You have to get the tyres removed and re-fitted somewhere else though.

[smithpaulg]

I need to get mine done - is there no way we can get a group discount if there are a few interested ?

[MrSimba]

Paul has done 3 sets of my wheels now, all from std silver & all to custom finishes, a shadow chrome, satin black, and he recently did my VX's in polished alloy which is stunning, the finish each time has far exceeded a manufacturers finish and its a full days work for him to do 4 wheels with the attention he takes,

 

I honestly can not recommend Paul highly enough, he does not compete against others on price, though he is very competitive, he competes on quality, you will find cheaper, but you will not find it better, and that's worth the premium.

[pjohn151]

Another option is Rimstock in West Bromwich. Considering taking my Europa S ones there as they are more local for me and happen to be the OE manufacturer of the wheels, so they should quite literally come back as good as new...

[onzyboy]

I use Chris Ward Burton-on-Trent off (Dallow Bridge). Was quoted £30 to £40 a wheel last time I asked and get my tyres removed by TK Tyres for £5 a corner.