Mini GP wheel refinishing--- Rimfurbish or Pristine?

[frayz]

Anyone have any feedback on the above two companies?
They seem to be the only two out there that properly degass and prep the wheel surface before and after the diamond cut process.

Rimfurbish are about £80 more expensive but say they offer a fully OEM finish as the wheels go down the same line as their brand new OEM manufacturer wheels and Team Dynamics wheels.

Pristine on the other hand are all done by hand.

Any reviews from anyone?

[Pegscratch]

I've used Pristine in the past, and can't recommend them highly enough. I didn't think the wheels that were sent there could be refurbished with paint, let alone cut again. They came back better than new.

[Fattyfat]

I've used Rimfurbish in the past, no complaints.

[s m]

I've just had a diamond cut alloy done at Pristine

It was indistinguishable from the factory new one to my eyes

I will let you know in a year how the finish holds up

Haven't tried the other place as a comparison though

[smithyithy]

Can anyone PM me the sort of prices we're looking at for these kind of refurbs, if you don't mind?

I've a set of 18" new Mini wheels, black with diamond cut faces. Curious to know what sort of prices I'd be looking at for proper refurbs.

Cheers.

[frayz]

18 Diamond cut Mini GP wheels.

Rimfurb £86+Vat per wheel plus £20 each way delivery
Pristine £65+Vat per wheel inc pickup/delivery

Pristne will only do wheels though. Rimfurb will recieve my tyre delivery and fit/balance for me and return ready to fit.

[s m]

frayz said:

18 Diamond cut Mini GP wheels.

Rimfurb £86+Vat per wheel plus £20 each way delivery
Pristine £65+Vat per wheel inc pickup/delivery
Pristine will only do wheels though. Rimfurb will recieve my tyre delivery and fit/balance for me and return ready to fit.

Not entirely correct - Pristine will cope with alloys with tyres on

[frayz]

When i called earlier he advised to send just the rims. Anywho, he was helpful and friendly.
Just got to decide who to send them to.

[s m]

frayz said:

When i called earlier he advised to send just the rims. Anywho, he was helpful and friendly.
Just got to decide who to send them to.

I think they prefer bare rims but I wanted an as new spare for a car

Bought a curbed wheel, got a new tyre fitted..... Then sent it to Pristine.

That way I knew a local tyre fitter would not undo their refurbishment work within days

That was about a fortnight ago

They will charge you for fitting and balancing though

[smithyithy]

frayz said:

18 Diamond cut Mini GP wheels.

Rimfurb £86+Vat per wheel plus £20 each way delivery
Pristine £65+Vat per wheel inc pickup/delivery

Pristne will only do wheels though. Rimfurb will recieve my tyre delivery and fit/balance for me and return ready to fit.

Cheers bud

[frayz]

Wheels are being collected by Pristine today.

Im really trying hard to keep the car as OEM as posslible,this includes the brushed alloy cut face. However im worried about the durability of the finish. Really unsure what to do with them now. I know all i need is the slightest dink in the clearcoat and the wheels will be ruined.

[addz86]

That's the problem with the finish, it get damaged to easy!

Make sure you post a pic up on the GP Facebook group, mine are shocking and need sorting but unsure weather to go for the diamond cut as it should be or just painted for more durability.

[frayz]

Will do, Ill speak to Pristine tomorrow once they have the wheels and have had a look at them.
Then ill discuss whats the best way to go with them. Currently im thinking the OEM brish brushed finish has to stay. I want the car original, so needs must.

[irfan1712]

personally would never have diamond cut wheels ever again but,

ive used Pristine wheels (Kent?) and they did an amazing job on my old 997 Turbo wheels. They sorted the kurbing, shot blasted the wheels anthracite and then diamond cut the faces. I believe it was free collection or free delivery back to me too from what I remember, was a good few years ago.

[frayz]

Pristine are in Milton Keynes mate, Lepsons are in Kent, you may be thinking of them?

[Leins]

Interesting, please update with the results. I went for brand new wheels in the end, and kept the old ones for winter running, as I just didn't think they could be refurbed back to a near new standard

Will keep an eye on this thread

[smithyithy]

I might not bother with diamond cut if I have mine refurbed..

I'm thinking either a nice metallic grey, or Chili Red - same as the car!

Wonder if the finance company will notice when I hand it back......

[s m]

Leins said:

Interesting, please update with the results. I went for brand new wheels in the end, and kept the old ones for winter running, as I just didn't think they could be refurbed back to a near new standard

Will keep an eye on this thread

I have had good results with Pristine Leins, to the extent I wouldn't bother with other places, although they may well be as good ( see further up thread )
They did a diamond cut one for me and I can't tell the difference between a new factory wheel and their refurb. It's an anthracite 5-arm rotor with diamond cut tips

[Leins]

s m said:

I have had good results with Pristine Leins, to the extent I wouldn't bother with other places, although they may well be as good ( see further up thread )
They did a diamond cut one for me and I can't tell the difference between a new factory wheel and their refurb. It's an anthracite 5-arm rotor with diamond cut tips

Thanks SM - good to know! Hopefully I can keep the new summer wheels in good condition, as don't fancy having to buy more, but this sound like it could be a good option when something inevitable happens them

[Richard2211]

Can I also throw these guys into the suggestion box please:-

http://www.jpalloys.co.uk/

They are very, very good. I also happen to know they do a great deal of warranty work for OEM's and are capable of performing a genuinely "as-new" job.