Wheel refurbishment - am I asking too much?
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A certain company I have recommended on here, who I know can do a good job.
19 inch RS wheels off a TT. Car has only done 15,000 miles, but they had been refurbished on the cheap by the dealer I bought them from. Crap job, they blistered whilst sitting in the shed.
I wanted a decent job, and was quoted £65 per corner plus VAT for a proper full back to factory job. I told them I was in no hurry as the winter wheels are still on the car.
Went to collect today, and 3 out of 4 had raised pimples where clearly there was dirt/dust under the paint or lacquer, (2 in 2 or 3 places), and one even had a small chip on already!
Initially I was made to feel like I was asking too much and "they will never be perfect", but as more marks were pointed out they agreed to re-do them, and admitted they weren't a great job. Just seems such a waste of everyone's time - now they have to take the tyres off and start all over again (strip, over bake job), because someone didn't take a bit of care over it? And I have to borrow my mates jeep to drive and pick them up AGAIN!!
Grumble over, as you were!
19 inch RS wheels off a TT. Car has only done 15,000 miles, but they had been refurbished on the cheap by the dealer I bought them from. Crap job, they blistered whilst sitting in the shed.
I wanted a decent job, and was quoted £65 per corner plus VAT for a proper full back to factory job. I told them I was in no hurry as the winter wheels are still on the car.
Went to collect today, and 3 out of 4 had raised pimples where clearly there was dirt/dust under the paint or lacquer, (2 in 2 or 3 places), and one even had a small chip on already!
Initially I was made to feel like I was asking too much and "they will never be perfect", but as more marks were pointed out they agreed to re-do them, and admitted they weren't a great job. Just seems such a waste of everyone's time - now they have to take the tyres off and start all over again (strip, over bake job), because someone didn't take a bit of care over it? And I have to borrow my mates jeep to drive and pick them up AGAIN!!
Grumble over, as you were!
I can relate.
I had my M3 wheels done a while back and before doing them, I searched and came up with a couple of options. I went for the one that was a tiny bit closer to me but was a bit more expensive than Lepsons.
When I pickked the wheels up, they looked pretty good. When I then washed and sealed the wheels, there were loads of little inclusions in the laquer. I assumed that was normal and that I was being picky.
Probably 3 months later, I took them back to the refub place as they were all bubbling. I was then told "M3 wheels are known for that, thats not our problem....have you scuffed them?"
Er, no. Not even remotely.
They then gave me a bit of paper saying if they needed re-doing and the wheels hadnt been damaged, they'd do it at 1/2 price (wow, thats very kind!).
I'll give them their dues, they did sort it but they made me feel like I was being awkward and that they were doing me a really big favour. I'm sorry, if you cant do a decent job for a shade under £500, then say so BEFORE I go without my car for a week.
I had my M3 wheels done a while back and before doing them, I searched and came up with a couple of options. I went for the one that was a tiny bit closer to me but was a bit more expensive than Lepsons.
When I pickked the wheels up, they looked pretty good. When I then washed and sealed the wheels, there were loads of little inclusions in the laquer. I assumed that was normal and that I was being picky.
Probably 3 months later, I took them back to the refub place as they were all bubbling. I was then told "M3 wheels are known for that, thats not our problem....have you scuffed them?"
Er, no. Not even remotely.
They then gave me a bit of paper saying if they needed re-doing and the wheels hadnt been damaged, they'd do it at 1/2 price (wow, thats very kind!).
I'll give them their dues, they did sort it but they made me feel like I was being awkward and that they were doing me a really big favour. I'm sorry, if you cant do a decent job for a shade under £500, then say so BEFORE I go without my car for a week.
Appreciate its a bit late now, but the only person who i would use for wheel refurbs is Chris at http://www.exelwheels.co.uk/
Fuchs said:
Appreciate its a bit late now, but the only person who i would use for wheel refurbs is Chris at http://www.exelwheels.co.uk/
Will bear that in mind for next time, thanks!are these any good? http://www.wickedwheels.co.uk/
have got 19" RS4 wheels on the missus's tdi TT and want to get them re done in anthracite (black option colour spec)
Just not sure how good it will be on a mobile unit etc
have got 19" RS4 wheels on the missus's tdi TT and want to get them re done in anthracite (black option colour spec)
Just not sure how good it will be on a mobile unit etc
Mobile units are inconsitent due to the many atmospheric variables, which will ALWAYS be present in a mobile unit.
That's not to say that some, and even most mobile units do a good job. Or even that static sites are not capable of producing really poor work. Just a case of going by recommendations, and not accepting the job until you are 100% happy.
That's not to say that some, and even most mobile units do a good job. Or even that static sites are not capable of producing really poor work. Just a case of going by recommendations, and not accepting the job until you are 100% happy.
chillo said:
are these any good? http://www.wickedwheels.co.uk/
have got 19" RS4 wheels on the missus's tdi TT and want to get them re done in anthracite (black option colour spec)
Just not sure how good it will be on a mobile unit etc
How can I put this.... I've taken mine to a place in Guildford. have got 19" RS4 wheels on the missus's tdi TT and want to get them re done in anthracite (black option colour spec)
Just not sure how good it will be on a mobile unit etc
I'll report back on the second attempt.
I wouldn't bother with mobile - full oven bake job or not at all IMHO.
chillo said:
are these any good? http://www.wickedwheels.co.uk/
have got 19" RS4 wheels on the missus's tdi TT and want to get them re done in anthracite (black option colour spec)
Just not sure how good it will be on a mobile unit etc
O/T but who did the wheels on your GS? I've a very similar car and have a pic of the wheel colour I am thinking of...looking at your profile, I think it might be the very car!have got 19" RS4 wheels on the missus's tdi TT and want to get them re done in anthracite (black option colour spec)
Just not sure how good it will be on a mobile unit etc
Let me know if you want me to remove this pic, I will do ASAP if its your car and you want me to.
When i get them refurbed its got to be a 'at home' dont want the hassle of ferrying wheels about etc (no spare wheels) so to be done in a day at home would be ideal although possibly not perfect.
Had seen this: http://web.me.com/marcus.gilbert/Main/My_TT_Mods/P...
Oh and O/T my Maser was an 06 car
good luck with yours! I lasted 18months, itch thoroughly scratched! Beautiful car but 9mpg (best was 15-16 on a steady run)and £5.5k running costs with another £4-5k due within a few months meant I had to let her go!
Sad day but a few holidays to Barbados have sort of made up for it... errr
Had seen this: http://web.me.com/marcus.gilbert/Main/My_TT_Mods/P...
Oh and O/T my Maser was an 06 car
good luck with yours! I lasted 18months, itch thoroughly scratched! Beautiful car but 9mpg (best was 15-16 on a steady run)and £5.5k running costs with another £4-5k due within a few months meant I had to let her go!
Sad day but a few holidays to Barbados have sort of made up for it... errrGassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff