E46 M3 Alloy Refurbishment

[M3Cruiser]

Hi Guys,

Seven days after getting my car valleted, my E46 M3 Alloy Wheels have lost their shiny chrome appearance and have corroded.

I now need a refurbishment to get them looking nice again, but am unsure what type of refurb would be best.

I live in the Maidenhead / Windsor (UK) area. Can anyone recommend of any companies?

Can someone please advise what type of refurbishment you would suggest. I have done some research, and it seems that The Diamond Cut Process, leaves a matt finish and is not shiny?

What would be the best finish and how long can I expect them to last?

Thanks.

[CDM3]

same happened to me when hand wash guys used some kind of acid on them and they went really dull! - i ended up just getting some of that metal polish by autoglym and after a few goes over brought them back up to standard.

I would guess urs are currently unlaquered for this to have happeded. It was only the rim on mine that were unprotected after a refurb.

I would try the polish first for £10 a bottle, otherwise my Dad had his polished wheels on the 654I done at wicked wheels and they managed to restore to original. £95 per wheel plus VAT

[Mervin Minkey]

OP, do you have the 18's or 19's?

[Vixpy1]

BJV in herts

[bluesatin]

Have you thought of a wash and blow dry?

[Browner537]

Wrong area for you, but I recently had my 19's done at Renowheel in Bridgend. Great job with no flaws spotted yet. Will have to see how they last. If you've got the 19's you'll want a diamond polish to get them back to factory.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I'll try and get some pics of mine up for reference sometime.

[LC23]

It may be a bit far, but if you can get them to Lepsons. You won't get a better finish anywhere.

[Mervin Minkey]

LC23 said:

It may be a bit far, but if you can get them to Lepsons. You won't get a better finish anywhere.

What this man said. Have had several sets of wheels done by them and always happy with the results.

[helix402]

Another alternative is Spit and Polish, they will arrange collection and delivery, the wheels will look like new.