Alloy Wheels - Recommendations for refurb

[giggity]

Hi Guys,

I'm based in West London and am looking to refurbish my tired alloy wheels. I don't need an amazing and perfect finish - It's just too much and I know they will get kerbed very quickly.

I am tempted to get Lepsons to do it but I think it'll only be a matter of months until they're in a state.

I've been recommended these guys in Birmingham: https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-Powder-Coaters...

But I'm not sure if they are actually any good, it's a little hit and miss with regards to the finish and them getting it done on time.

Having spoken to them they say they will do a same day service for £30 a wheel but I'm just unsure.

Any recommendations of companies would be most welcome, London and surrounding or anyone else that can do a quick turn around for £30 a wheel max, (tyres are already removed)!

[rallycross]

It's usually £50 per wheel if you want it done properly. £30 is not realistic in London.

West London try the guys at aurora car wash and repairs Putney Bridge road, Sw15.

[giggity]

Yeah it's 50+VAT or more in London but I'm happy to travel a little if needed, don't need it completely perfect.

Needs to last at least a year.

[J4CKO]

Have you considered having a go at them yourself, its dead easy, total cost about £40 to DIY, think I will do mine but waiting until the weather gets better

[ZX10R NIN]

giggity said:

Hi Guys,

I'm based in West London and am looking to refurbish my tired alloy wheels. I don't need an amazing and perfect finish - It's just too much and I know they will get kerbed very quickly.

I am tempted to get Lepsons to do it but I think it'll only be a matter of months until they're in a state.

I've been recommended these guys in Birmingham: https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-Powder-Coaters...

But I'm not sure if they are actually any good, it's a little hit and miss with regards to the finish and them getting it done on time.

Having spoken to them they say they will do a same day service for £30 a wheel but I'm just unsure.

Any recommendations of companies would be most welcome, London and surrounding or anyone else that can do a quick turn around for £30 a wheel max, (tyres are already removed)!

Spit & Polish are great then Fit some Alloy Wheel Gators to save them from you battering them they aren't cheap but will do the job properly.

[Gixer]

Lepsons gets my vote. They do a pick up service from various garages etc, or at least they used to.

[t400ble]

City are fine

People just have an unrealistic expectation of what a very tatty wheel will look like when powder coated!

[thatguy11]

Find your closest branch of The Wheel Specialists; I had mine done there, £300 total for a full refurb and powdercoat. Sounds quite steep but mine were in pretty bad shape and the quality of work was fantastic

[belleair302]

If you are happy to travel a little, to Hemel Hempstead in Herts Max Powder are very good.

[Bloitus]

I can recommend myalloys.co.uk of Basingstoke. Took my 911 and fabia there. Prices started at £55 from what i can remember but it depends on what size and condition they are in. About 1 year on and they still look great.

[giggity]

Cheers for the suggestions guys.

Due to price constraints it looks like I'll probably go with City.

I may give a DIY a look over, depends if I end up doing a good job as I'm st at this stuff.

Any decent guides / manuals around?

Cheers.

[giggity]

Any suggestions or recommendations guys before I make the trip to City Powder coating for £30 a wheel..,

Cheers

[rallycross]

Suggest you take the advice of all the people who said expect to pay £50 per wheel - good luck dealing with the Birmingham motor trade Mafia but don't come back complaining when the wheels look like sh#t after 6 months due to the cheap job.