Wheel refurb + Brake calliper painting

[Merc_E350]

Any recommendations on where in Essex/Kent to take my car for 4 x wheel refurbs and brake callipers painted?

I also have two possible SMART repairs so would be an added bonus if they could also do this work.

[generationx]

Where in the area is your preference, as I´m sure you´ll get plenty of replies.

I used Paint It UK in Billericay who did a superb job on some Mk2 Golf BBS wheels:

https://www.essexwheelrefurbishment.co.uk/

[B10BRW]

Only place for me for wheel refurb is Lepsons in Gillingham.
Have refurbed several sets for me, excellent.

[tr7v8]

With the Boxster I had Brooklands Kent in Swanley do the calipers and Lepsons did the wheels.

[stevej330]

I've used Lepsons and wouldn't recommend them. The lacquer kept peeling off the wheels. I can only put it down to the amount of wheels they turn over each day.

I use Rimtec in Meopham. Family run business absolutely fantastic, excellent prices.
http://www.rimtecrefurbs.co.uk/?page_id=33

[roofer]

B10BRW said:

Only place for me for wheel refurb is Lepsons in Gillingham.
Have refurbed several sets for me, excellent.

This, and has been for 20 years.

[Hrimfaxi]

Inspraytion in Rochester are worth a look.

[Metrosexual]

Hrimfaxi said:

Inspraytion in Rochester are worth a look.

Yes this ^ rather than Lepsoms.

They are powder coat rather than paint specialists I believe. I've had a set of 22's done in gloss black for £400 and can't fault the work.

I've also spent ages looking into caliper refurbing, I had new pistons and seals ready and decided to get the calipers rebuilt and powder coated.

The powder coating was done at Performance Powder Coating near Lydden circuit in Kent was £140 for 4 calipers. The finish is very good considering how rough they were to start with.

Not many people I spoke to were interested in powder coating calipers as they're lots of holes to mask and possible damage to piston areas etc.

[matty13]

+2 for insprayation . Done a brilliant job on my m5 wheels last week

[sugarhillgang]

+3 for inspraytions, i've had three sets done there always an excellent job!

[LotusJas]

Merc_E350 said:

Any recommendations on where in Essex/Kent to take my car for 4 x wheel refurbs and brake callipers painted?

I had my i8 wheels painted blue & black last week. The wheel specialist I used is Lepsons in Gillingham. My contact was [e-mail]

They did a great job! For the money, I think this is the best cosmetic modification I've done to a car.