Alloy wheel refurb - Plymouth

Alloy wheel refurb - Plymouth

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BaronVonVTEC

Original Poster:

397 posts

184 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a company for alloy wheel refurbishment in the Plymouth area? I want a proper job doing, they'll need to be able to sort out moderate kerbing and powder coating, so a bit beyond all the mobile repair guys.

Cheers

crugbun

492 posts

218 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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I'm also looking for someone to refurb some three piece rims I have.


DevonPaul

1,177 posts

137 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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Three's a newish place near Mutley Plain opened called Paint7, but I've only seen one thing they did (a bike) and whilst the paintwork was very good finish, one small panel under the rear light was quite a different colour from the rest. I might take the scabby MR2 wheels up there, but I'm not sure I'd take the maser ones there.

Most people recommend a place on Marsh Barton in Exeter, Carrs and other dealers use them too. I think they're called SouthWest Wheel Repair- a search on PH should find them. I'm up there nearly every weekend so not too bad to drop the wheels in one week and pick them up the next one if anyone needs them carrying back and forth.

BaronVonVTEC

Original Poster:

397 posts

184 months

Friday 19th September 2014
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I'm waiting on a quote from Paint7, very tempted to give them a try though just out of convenience more than anything else. Will get some pictures and let you all know how it goes.

FOZZIE STI

8 posts

114 months

Sunday 5th October 2014
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Hi guys, I use LA Bodywork, they have done a fantastic job with the bodywork on my car and an amazing respray of the wheels. Can't recommend them enough. I've known them a good while and they always do a cracking job. based at Moorview Court, Estover Close, Plymouth PL6 7PL www.labodyworks.co.uk

TDIfurby

1,997 posts

175 months

Sunday 5th October 2014
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Worth the hour or so drive to Exeter and South West Wheel Repairs in my experience. smile

Bomber Denton

8,759 posts

268 months

Monday 6th October 2014
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^^^^^
Do they straighten wheels? I have a really rare set of wheels but one is buckled and need it sorted.

TDIfurby

1,997 posts

175 months

Monday 6th October 2014
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Bomber Denton said:
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Do they straighten wheels? I have a really rare set of wheels but one is buckled and need it sorted.
Yeah - last time I was there, a wheel was on one of their "spinny machines" and was being checked for being true and being beaten into shape using combination of heat and a mallet. The work probably goes deeper than that, but they have the gear for it for sure.

mikal83

5,340 posts

252 months

Friday 12th February 2016
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care to follow up Baron

Stubby Pete

2,488 posts

246 months

Friday 12th February 2016
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Beware painting wheels instead of powder coating. The finish isn't very hard wearing. Looks great but may not last.

I can blast and powder coat with kerbing repairs for around £60/wheel. (When I say "I can", I have an account with a place that does).

mikal83

5,340 posts

252 months

Saturday 13th February 2016
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mikal83 said:
care to follow up Baron
Oh do tell as I have 4 wheels that need doing! pm if u like

LordBretSinclair

4,288 posts

177 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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Best in the southwest http://southwestwheelrepairs.com/

mikal83

5,340 posts

252 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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LordBretSinclair said:
Best in the southwest http://southwestwheelrepairs.com/
Nearly an hrs drive, 2 there n back


DevonPaul

1,177 posts

137 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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mikal83 said:
LordBretSinclair said:
Best in the southwest http://southwestwheelrepairs.com/
Nearly an hrs drive, 2 there n back
I'd have thought driving back would take a lot longer with the wheels off wink

As I said above, I'm in Plymouth during the week but the Mrs lives in Exeter so I drive past the industrial estate they're on most weekends, so if you're down Plymouth area then I can take a set up no problem.

I start a new job in Exeter next month at the same place as the Mrs. However as we've never lived in the same house before I'll probably come to Plymouth at the weekends for a break smile

mikal83

5,340 posts

252 months

Tuesday 16th February 2016
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DevonPaul said:
mikal83 said:
LordBretSinclair said:
Best in the southwest http://southwestwheelrepairs.com/
Nearly an hrs drive, 2 there n back
I'd have thought driving back would take a lot longer with the wheels off wink

As I said above, I'm in Plymouth during the week but the Mrs lives in Exeter so I drive past the industrial estate they're on most weekends, so if you're down Plymouth area then I can take a set up no problem.

I start a new job in Exeter next month at the same place as the Mrs. However as we've never lived in the same house before I'll probably come to Plymouth at the weekends for a break smile
PM'd

TDIfurby

1,997 posts

175 months

Tuesday 16th February 2016
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mikal83 said:
Nearly an hrs drive, 2 there n back
More than worth it. smile For the best, sometimes you need to travel. I am the same with my TDI remapping. No one in the south west, the best is in Manchester.

indigostr

311 posts

126 months

Tuesday 8th March 2016
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It is well worth the hours drive to Marsh Barton.I've had 2 sets of bbs wheels refurbished by them and the finish is second to none. They're very busy so expect a 7 day turnaround. 19" were £288 per set. If you can leave the car they will refit tyres and balance for £5 a wheel.

mikal83

5,340 posts

252 months

Tuesday 8th March 2016
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Wheels dropped off on Sat as I popped up to Hants to see my Mum for M Day. Pick up thurs.

TDIfurby

1,997 posts

175 months

Tuesday 8th March 2016
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mikal83 said:
Wheels dropped off on Sat as I popped up to Hants to see my Mum for M Day. Pick up thurs.
You won't regret it. A top bunch down there.