Wheel refurb North West

Wheel refurb North West

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Gmlgml

Original Poster:

388 posts

82 months

Tuesday 2nd January 2018
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Hi, I’m after any recommendations for wheel refurbishment.

I had a pair done by a franchise company in Early Nov.

They are off an Abarth Essessee so are a dark titanium finish.

First attempt looked like they had been done by a five year old, all the scabbing underneath the paint was still present.

Second attempt the scabbing was gone, but they are a complete colour mis-match to the other two wheels that didn’t need doing: they are far too light and shiny (the original is quite matt)

I refused to pay the full bill.

Add insult to injury I’ve just had a puncture and on replacing the tyre a big chunk of paint has just flaked off. I’ve used the tyre place before and not had any issues.

I’m assuming the wheels were not prepped or cured properly (I did notice the place concerned was bedlam, they seemed to have too much work on to turn around in a day: so I doubt they got much in the way of either.)

I’m happy to be without the car for a few days and get it done properly if that’s what it takes for them to be right.

Any one any places in the Liverpool/Chester area they could recommend?

Gmlgml

Original Poster:

388 posts

82 months

Friday 5th January 2018
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Cheers I’ll keep them in mind.

Gmlgml

Original Poster:

388 posts

82 months

Sunday 14th January 2018
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No, not sorted yet. However, have been recommended a company called Birkenhead Powder Coating where a few people have had really good results. I’m going to try them.

Gmlgml

Original Poster:

388 posts

82 months

Sunday 14th January 2018
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That’s why I won’t use a franchise one again, too many poor outcomes.

As per my original post they seemed to have too much work booked in for the day, borne out by the fact that although officially closing at 1800 I had to sit round until 2000 to collect my car!

High turnover, not enough attention to detail as they look worse than they did only a few months jobless

Gmlgml

Original Poster:

388 posts

82 months

Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Thanks, several people now recommended them so I’ll use them.