Alloy Wheel Restore and Minor Paint Repair in Northants?

[Seeker UK]

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

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

[Seeker UK]

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?

[Seeker UK]

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.

[Seeker UK]

Thanks for all the replies so far.

[Seeker UK]

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.