Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Recommendation - South Essex

[Vroom101]

As the title says, really. Can anybody recommend someone who refurbishes alloy wheels in southern Essex? Only need one wheel doing.

I had one chap recommended to me who powder coats wheels, but he said this particular colour is hard to match. He said to try someone who will wet-paint the wheel. I know very little on the subject so had to take his word for it.

This is the wheel with damage...

[happie33]

http://www.paintituk.com/

outside billericay... always done a good job

[Mr Nordic]

+1 I also have had work done at Paintit UK in Billericay.

Quality job

[ant man]

Alloy Art in Rochford.

[Superleg48]

Rapid Wheels, Southend. Did a quality job on all four 21" rims on my Porker Cayenne Turbo. Good price too.

[soaringace]

+ another 1 for Paint It

[Hol]

Always get two done on one side of the car if you can.

It makes sure each side of the car matches.

Sometimes an odd wheel can stand out. Iyswim

[Medic-one]

ant man said:

Alloy Art in Rochford.

Another vote for them.

I took my GTO there a few years ago and was very pleased with the results.

And they had some nice motors out there that were having their wheels done when i was waiting, including a gallardo and a 360 modena.

[Vroom101]

Thanks for all the recommendations. I dropped it off to Paint It Uk yesterday & they say it'll be ready Friday.
Once it's done I can then sell the wheels, so money well spent!

[mneame]

Hol said:

Always get two done on one side of the car if you can.

It makes sure each side of the car matches.

Sometimes an odd wheel can stand out. Iyswim

^ this.

[ant man]

mneame said:

Hol said:

Always get two done on one side of the car if you can.

It makes sure each side of the car matches.

Sometimes an odd wheel can stand out. Iyswim

^ this.

I would avoid using any firm that cannot match the factory finish of original wheels. If the wheels are non-factory then perhaps in some cases, betting both wheels done may be the best option.

[senninha2]

Hi, maybe too late but for future reference may be if interest ....

I had a rim damaged thanx to an unfortunate incident where the mechanic dropped the socket from ramp hieght onto one the wheel chipping the paint in two places.

I took the wheel to Lepsons in Gillingham, along with another wheel for colour matching ... their repaired and painted the damaged wheel and I cannot tell the difference .... would suggest giving them a call if you still need assistance

Rgds ...

[ant man]

I used Lepsons once. Never again. The end result was very poor and their customer service was almost rude. Avoid at all costs.

[jameshsv]

ant man said:

I used Lepsons once. Never again. The end result was very poor and their customer service was almost rude. Avoid at all costs.

Ive always used lepsons in Gillingham and i cannot fault them at all

[roofer]

jameshsv said:

Ive always used lepsons in Gillingham and i cannot fault them at all

Agreed.

[Hol]

roofer said:

jameshsv said:

Ive always used lepsons in Gillingham and i cannot fault them at all

Agreed.

I am local to them, so I have just always gone there, because...... im lazy.

I have to get two of the Black Edition Rims done on my Audi soon. Its a polished rim, so Im expecting a big bill.

[Hol]

roofer said:

jameshsv said:

Ive always used lepsons in Gillingham and i cannot fault them at all

Agreed.

I am local to them, so I have just always gone there, because...... im lazy.

I have to get two of the Black Edition Rims done on my Audi soon. Its a polished rim, so Im expecting a big bill.

[Westy Pre-Lit]

ant man said:

I used Lepsons once. Never again. The end result was very poor and their customer service was almost rude. Avoid at all costs.

I find that hard to believe, care to elaborate ?

[rubystone]

Westy Pre-Lit said:

I find that hard to believe, care to elaborate ?

Why, are you the owner?

I called them, v helpful lady named Rose IIRC answered, sent her pics, said they couldn't help.

They do a lot of work for a lot of main dealers and one Ferrari indie I know. I've heard nothing but positive reports on them.

[Westy Pre-Lit]

rubystone said:

Why, are you the owner?

No

Just thought i'd ask ant man to elaborate on his statement, I see he's yet to back it up yet.

Let's say I'm calling him out