alloy wheel refurb - in Leeds
Discussion
touchngo said:
As for diamond cut alloys. I can do the outer rim but if its a full wheel there is only one place in the country that does it for me and he charges me £100 -£120 per wheel, however the finish is impeccable, BUT, there is no lacquer that I know of that etches over bare alloy so they may not last too long if they get chipped.
Odd, I had a set of alloys that needed a diamond cut refurb 3 years ago, took them to a chap in Wakefield who did a cracking job of the full face and put on lots of lovely layers of lacquer that remains flawless to this day. OK they haven't been chipped and get waxed and generally looked after but they have lasted well. He was cheap too. Tony Bickerstaffe - Wakefield: 01924 259932 - may well have packed it in now but if he's still around he's worth a go.
He had a few M3 wheels in when I visited too IIRC, nice work, old school stuff but high standards.
mcanny said:
touchngo said:
As for diamond cut alloys. I can do the outer rim but if its a full wheel there is only one place in the country that does it for me and he charges me £100 -£120 per wheel, however the finish is impeccable, BUT, there is no lacquer that I know of that etches over bare alloy so they may not last too long if they get chipped.
Odd, I had a set of alloys that needed a diamond cut refurb 3 years ago, took them to a chap in Wakefield who did a cracking job of the full face and put on lots of lovely layers of lacquer that remains flawless to this day. OK they haven't been chipped and get waxed and generally looked after but they have lasted well. He was cheap too. Tony Bickerstaffe - Wakefield: 01924 259932 - may well have packed it in now but if he's still around he's worth a go.
He had a few M3 wheels in when I visited too IIRC, nice work, old school stuff but high standards.
snotrag said:
David911RSR said:
I went to an outfit in Garforth. Would not use them again!!!
Do tell - I was contemplating taking my wheels there a while back - havent got round to it yet. http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
They did an 'ok' job for £60 a piece.
But when you can spend £90 a piece and get them back almost flawless in wet paint, then you think Steve Edwards is best just spending the extra at.
I guess it depends what you want.
Kelly in that linked to thread recommends Lepsons for a good cheap powdercoat, even sending them down to be done, but I heard the same about the above and wasn't happy in the end. What I see in pictures of maybe their best work (that has maybe taken a week to achieve and lots of prep/intermediate work), might not be what I get...
Worth just going to Steve Edwards because he has proven his skills and I've seen customers work and know if I spend the little extra to go there I will get the wheels back and just be happy full stop, rather than constantly looking at the bobbly top coat, or specs in the base coat, or bad coverage of metallic etc etc etc etc...
Dave
Edited by Mr Whippy on Thursday 23 July 13:52
snotrag said:
David911RSR said:
I went to an outfit in Garforth. Would not use them again!!!
Do tell - I was contemplating taking my wheels there a while back - havent got round to it yet. Hi for anyone requiring Alloy wheel refurbishment give C&R Alooys a call. They are brilliant full mobile servive with UV oven. www.candralloys.co.uk
touchngo said:
kennyboy said:
Can anyone recommend a good alloy wheel refurb outfit in Leeds?
A mate has just bought a c-class Merc with amg split rim alloys and they need refurbishing - though only cosmetically.
I operate a wheel refurbishment business in Wakefield. I work for me with my son helping. You deal with me direct not an employee. I have been doing this for 9 years and therefore I know my stuff. £25 per wheel? cheap crap repair me thinks.A mate has just bought a c-class Merc with amg split rim alloys and they need refurbishing - though only cosmetically.
I am happy to come look at wheels and give you an idea of what is possible. As for diamond cut alloys. I can do the outer rim but if its a full wheel there is only one place in the country that does it for me and he charges me £100 -£120 per wheel, however the finish is impeccable, BUT, there is no lacquer that I know of that etches over bare alloy so they may not last too long if they get chipped.
Anyway I could talk on here for hours.
Give me a buzz if you want to discuss.
07773 366977
Scott
Holy thread revival..
I've got 4 wheels I want to get refurbed but wet sprayed like OEM, not this powder coating s
t. Glad I saw the comments about "a company in Morley" as I was planning on heading over there, thanks for the heads up.
Who is this Steve Edwards chap and how much will he charge for 17s? His website is down so has he packed up?
And what's the dealio with Tony Bickerstaffe? Does he do wet spraying or powder coating? Prices?
Probably won't get chance to ring either of them til Monday as I'm solid with work today so any intel on them in the meantime much appreciated.
I've got 4 wheels I want to get refurbed but wet sprayed like OEM, not this powder coating s
t. Glad I saw the comments about "a company in Morley" as I was planning on heading over there, thanks for the heads up.Who is this Steve Edwards chap and how much will he charge for 17s? His website is down so has he packed up?
And what's the dealio with Tony Bickerstaffe? Does he do wet spraying or powder coating? Prices?
Probably won't get chance to ring either of them til Monday as I'm solid with work today so any intel on them in the meantime much appreciated.
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