Alloy Wheel Restore and Minor Paint Repair in Northants?

Alloy Wheel Restore and Minor Paint Repair in Northants?

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Seeker UK

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1,442 posts

158 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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Hi all, I've had my new XF all of 4 hours and I clipped the kerb with it on the way back from the dealer cry

I'm going to have to get the wheels re-aligned / front suspension components changed and need the kerbing scuff on the alloy fixed and some paint touched up on the sill protector.

Can anyone recommend a place to go for alloy wheel refurb and a paint touch-up in / near Wellingborough?

Many thanks

LotusOmega375D

7,599 posts

153 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Seeker UK said:
Hi all, I've had my new XF all of 4 hours and I clipped the kerb with it on the way back from the dealer cry

I'm going to have to get the wheels re-aligned / front suspension components changed and need the kerbing scuff on the alloy fixed and some paint touched up on the sill protector.

Can anyone recommend a place to go for alloy wheel refurb and a paint touch-up in / near Wellingborough?

Many thanks
Haha. I did that within a few hours of getting a brand new Passat. I was so angry with myself that I whipped off the offending wheel and immediately swapped it with the spare. I cleaned up the original and popped it in the wheel well where it presumably still resides 3 years and a new owner later.

Seeker UK

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1,442 posts

158 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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LotusOmega375D said:
Haha. I did that within a few hours of getting a brand new Passat. I was so angry with myself that I whipped off the offending wheel and immediately swapped it with the spare. I cleaned up the original and popped it in the wheel well where it presumably still resides 3 years and a new owner later.
Thank you for the reply but I now find I've buggered 2 wheels and a space saver! Any suggestions on a good refurbisher?

Richard 858

1,882 posts

135 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Hi Stuart, a mate of mine owns & runs Auto Colour Refinishing in Kettering. 01536 840000 or 07710 778860 (Pete), he's done some paintwork on my Landrover & TVR and restored a few wheels for me in the past and I been happy with his work, don't judge the book by the cover though, his place can look a bit messy & dis-organised but his work is decent.

Seeker UK

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1,442 posts

158 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Richard 858 said:
Hi Stuart, a mate of mine owns & runs Auto Colour Refinishing in Kettering. 01536 840000 or 07710 778860 (Pete), he's done some paintwork on my Landrover & TVR and restored a few wheels for me in the past and I been happy with his work, don't judge the book by the cover though, his place can look a bit messy & dis-organised but his work is decent.
Cheers Richard - I'll probably give him a call when the mechanicals are fixed.

Mawsleycarvalet

278 posts

184 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Try RVR in kettering.

Mawsleycarvalet

278 posts

184 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Try RVR in kettering.

JohnStitch

2,902 posts

171 months

Thursday 27th November 2014
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Got one of my wheels from my XF going into Precision Welding in Northampton tomorrow - buckled it on a pothole recently - they quoted me £36 all in for the repair, so here's hoping they can do it - better than paying main dealer £477+VAT for a new one!

Seeker UK

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158 months

Thursday 27th November 2014
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Thanks for all the replies so far.

podman

8,856 posts

240 months

Wednesday 25th February 2015
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Who did you use in the end OP?

My girlfriend has kerbed her alloy this morning, we are based in Northampton....any suggestions welcome.

TIA

Pupp

12,217 posts

272 months

Wednesday 25th February 2015
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Just had my Tiv wheels refubed by Wheel Clinic just off Sixfields... quality work and quick smile

griffdude

1,823 posts

248 months

Thursday 5th March 2015
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How much Gary?

Pupp

12,217 posts

272 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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Will tell you on Sun Howard, if you're coming to Sywell

squadron leader

154 posts

206 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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What's happening at Sywell?

squadron leader

154 posts

206 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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What's happening at Sywell?

podman

8,856 posts

240 months

Monday 13th April 2015
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podman said:
Who did you use in the end OP?

My girlfriend has kerbed her alloy this morning, we are based in Northampton....any suggestions welcome.

TIA
We used The Wheel Clinic in the end , they did a very nice job, took a bit longer than they originally told us but they where very busy, a good sign I suppose.

http://www.wheelclinic.co.uk/extras/northampton


Seeker UK

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158 months

Wednesday 15th April 2015
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podman said:
Who did you use in the end OP?
I didn't. The bloody XF just keeps attracting dings and scrapes so I'm going to leave it until it's time to sell and do it all in one visit.

I got a quote from these http://www.rapidvehiclerepairs.co.uk/ - and they seemed very competent.