Forged wheel refinishing recommendations, Essex
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Evening gents,
Looking at getting a set of forged wheels refinished.
I don't want my pants pulled down but also happy to pay for a pukka job.
Heard all sorts of horror stories from supposed reputable wheel places like Lepsons and the like.
I really have no idea who to use these days.
Paint or powdercoat?
They're also a funky colour which is called RAYS Diamond Black. RAYS obviously don't release the colour codes so would need to get it matched.
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If anyone can point me in the direction of someone to do a quality job, I'd appreciate it.
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Looking at getting a set of forged wheels refinished.
I don't want my pants pulled down but also happy to pay for a pukka job.
Heard all sorts of horror stories from supposed reputable wheel places like Lepsons and the like.
I really have no idea who to use these days.
Paint or powdercoat?
They're also a funky colour which is called RAYS Diamond Black. RAYS obviously don't release the colour codes so would need to get it matched.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/imagejpg1_zps758e7fdb.jpg~original)
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/imagejpg2_zpsb10df6dd.jpg~original)
If anyone can point me in the direction of someone to do a quality job, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks
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Edited by frayz on Monday 4th August 21:14
Edited by frayz on Tuesday 5th August 00:32
I had my wheels powder coated at a place in Southend called alloy art. Really nice finish on the wheels, I was going to have them painted by the body shop I took my car to but was told that powder coat is more durable than just painting them. Only downside is I think you're a little more limited to colours with powder coat. I do know of an awesome paint shop though if you decide to get them painted.
http://www.spikesvintagerestorations.com
http://www.spikesvintagerestorations.com
frayz said:
He's next to Lepsons and I've seen/heard about enough s
t jobs from them to not want to use them Matt.
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Any chance you could elaborate?
I ask because I was thinking of getting my stock wheels recoloured by Lepsons, and I've only heard good things about them (and know a couple of people who've used them and have nothing but praise for their work). Would be interested to weigh up a different opinion before I commit.
2 individual friends spring to mind.
One had a set of Impreza wheels done and it took them numerous times to get right.
Poor finish and colour match between rims.
Another also took a set of Skyline wheels of which they also had to be sent back more than once to try and get them right. I appreciate that is a vague answer but I'll ask those guys and get you an exact answer on what was wrong.
One had a set of Impreza wheels done and it took them numerous times to get right.
Poor finish and colour match between rims.
Another also took a set of Skyline wheels of which they also had to be sent back more than once to try and get them right. I appreciate that is a vague answer but I'll ask those guys and get you an exact answer on what was wrong.
frayz said:
2 individual friends spring to mind.
One had a set of Impreza wheels done and it took them numerous times to get right.
Poor finish and colour match between rims.
Another also took a set of Skyline wheels of which they also had to be sent back more than once to try and get them right. I appreciate that is a vague answer but I'll ask those guys and get you an exact answer on what was wrong.
I am surprised as I have had 2 sets of 997 wheels done there and exceptional finish on both occasions. My brother had 2 rear Boxster wheels done earlier this year, including a bad chunk out of one rim and the quality of finish is superb and matched to fronts done 2 years ago. One had a set of Impreza wheels done and it took them numerous times to get right.
Poor finish and colour match between rims.
Another also took a set of Skyline wheels of which they also had to be sent back more than once to try and get them right. I appreciate that is a vague answer but I'll ask those guys and get you an exact answer on what was wrong.
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I have always used this guy, his work is second to none and the quality is amazing.
http://thecustomcars.com/
Phone number and email is on the website - use my username if you phone him.
http://thecustomcars.com/
Phone number and email is on the website - use my username if you phone him.
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