Kerbed Spiders

[jjlnl]

Hello,

I went out for a drive this evening a whilst parked up someone pointed out to me one of my spiders was kerbed.
How, Where, When, I have no recollection.

My question now being, does anyone know who can refurb them using the correct paint. I already have 2 refurbed wheels and the paint is different from original.
I also would like the original TVR decal applied to the one spoke.
I'm based in Hertfordshire, although willing to travel I would still like to keep it Locallish.
Thanks in advance for any help.

[billynobrakes]

Problem is that the wheels will fade after a while so if you already have two wheels with different colours you would be better off getting all four done plus you get a discount for all four

I have used Lepsons in Gillingham Kent, they ate very good and they are right opposite the station and they supply and fit the TVR logo

I have also used Smart repairs on the Isle of Sheppey they are good as well and a bit cheaper but a bit further do you to travel not far from Sheerness station

[nawarne]

Look up/google for a branch of "The Wheel Specialist" in your area.

A few owners have used the local branch in Fareham, Hants, and have been very impressed with what they do and colour matching.

They are a franchise, so service aspect, I guess, comes down to enthusiasm of franchisee?

The decals are easily obtainable from RG/TVR car parts and maybe Racetech Direct.

Nick

[Shanksy87]

TVR Parts offer a refurb service on an exchange basis for £80. Might be worth a look?

[Cats]

BJV near Chipperfield good and fast

[Incognegro]

If I were you I would get to Mint Alloys in Bedford! They are awesome and well priced... If your OCD like me really do consider having all 4 done then you can drive knowing everything matches

[Hoover.]

Bespoke Performance (TVR Centre) in ware will get them refurbed for you.... I don't know who they use, but they obviously refurb the wheels to suit TVRs

[Incognegro]

Hoover. said:

Bespoke Performance (TVR Centre) in ware will get them refurbed for you.... I don't know who they use, but they obviously refurb the wheels to suit TVRs

Funnily enough they use Mint Alloys Bedford

[andypg]

My spider alloys were curbed with a couple of slight flat spots on one. I went to the wheel specialist in fareham for advice and a quote. They are probably one of the best companys for refurbs . They had a silver match very close to original wheel colour. They are not the cheapest by far,so for £200 more decided to buy a brand new set with new badged centre caps from TVR Parts. Very happy with OE spiders with tvr logo etched on them.

[jjlnl]

Thanks for replies guys, I've decided to go with Mint Alloys, as they were also recommended by a detailer I've used before, and they can match the Paint.

[anonymous-user]

Be careful with exchange wheels, you don't know their history. Smart repair every time unless the wheel is badly damaged and then it's replace.

[andypg]

It costs around £450 to have wheels straightened and refurbed properly. They have to go through a lot of heat to true them up before powder coating or sprayed. There are alot of refinishers out there who will make your wheels look good for £200-£250. You pay your money,you take your chances. Personally i would just buy a new set for around £650, which is what i did and recoup the difference by selling your old set.

[RAFsmoggy]

You don't need a kerb with these wheels, a small pothole will do it, nice looking though.

[AceOfHearts]

For future reference I can definitely recommend Autowiz in Welwyn Garden City. Done a few sets of wheels for me know and I know another TVR owner who got his S Series wheels done there. Great finish and value.

http://www.autowiz.co.uk/