Forged wheel refinishing recommendations, Essex

[frayz]

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.




If anyone can point me in the direction of someone to do a quality job, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

Edited by frayz on Monday 4th August 21:14

Edited by frayz on Tuesday 5th August 00:32

[integra1799]

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

[Red Devil]

I know a couple of people who have had sets of rare JDM wheels refurbed by Alloy Art. Top trumps.

[mneame]

Frayz, speak to Kelly at KDS. He'll steer you right.

[frayz]

He's next to Lepsons and I've seen/heard about enough st jobs from them to not want to use them Matt.

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frayz said:

He's next to Lepsons and I've seen/heard about enough st jobs from them to not want to use them Matt.

Hello,

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.

[frayz]

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.

[Steve Baker]

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.

[frayz]

Yeah I've heard mixed reviews. Some great and others awful. Doesn't really fill me with confidence. Lol

[mneame]

Speak to him about a painted finish and that you want them to do the job not Lepsons. There's not many people I'd let near my car but Kelly and KDS are definitely in that few.

[fwordm3]

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.