Tatty Oz wheels question

[DaveM]

The Oz wheels (split rims) on my Griff are somewhat tatty (to say the least). Anyone got recommendations for where to get them tarted up and how much it costs?

Cheers

[jigs]

Okay DaveM as no-one else is speaking up I'll pitch in. I cleaned up my OZ splitrims myself using various polishing compounds and a Dremmel with a flexible drive. They're not like other alloys and providing they don't have any dings they should respond well to polishing, etc. The bolts came up a treat using a mini wire brush attachment and the centres I stripped and then polished and relacquered. Took a bit of time but was worth it. Luckily I had a set of five spokes to keep the Griffith mobile.

[Pies]

Just seen this thread,recently somebody posted some pics of there oz wheels which they had refurbished they looked brill
i'll do a search i think it was an s owner

[Pies]

Right found the thread i was thinking of its the bottim one,but you might find the others useful

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=35305&f=11&h=0&hw=oz+wheels

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=41799&f=12&h=0&hw=split+rims

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=41470&f=13&h=0&hw=split+rims


edited cos i forgot to post the threads


hope this helps

>> Edited by Pies on Tuesday 8th July 20:27

[DaveM]

Thanks peoples! I thought no-one was going to talk to me. I checked my armpits and it wasn't that. Maybe ity was the aftershave.

As the BBC modelled Frank Spencer on me, I may have to save my pennies and get them done professionally. Sounds like I need circa £400, especially as they are the earlier Griff (1992) ones that look like modern day wires.

Now, where's that money box........

[Podie]

Hmm.. missed this thread first time...

Anyway... the last thread that Pies listed was probably the best one! Mine aren't split rims, but prices and pics are in my profile...

[Phil C]

Lepsoms in Gillingham seem to get a good write up - from a number of 'S' owners - not used 'em myself having said that.....

[Pies]

Found this list whilst reading up,might be of intrest

The following firms have been recommended by the TVR list in the past


PRISTINE ALLOY WHEEL REFURBISHERS LTD
Newport Road
Woburn Sands
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK17 8UD
Tel: [phone]

BBS on 0131 556 6675.

SEM Alloy Wheel Specialists in Sunderland, tel: [phone]

The Wheel Hospital. Rochford, Essex on 01702 541789, ask for Lee

Hope it helps