Alloy wheel refurbishment - help!

Honest John Back Room » Motoring discussion
View Threaded
Tue 1 Oct 2013 11:54
Alloy wheel refurbishment - help! - HlizS

Hey - can anyone recommend a place that does alloy wheel repairs in the Crawley/Gatwick area? Got two scuffed alloys that need fixing before I sell my car. Not sure who to go so opinions welcome :)

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Tue 1 Oct 2013 12:03
Alloy wheel refurbishment - help! - gordonbennet

If you want a proper job try these

www.spitandpolish.co.uk/home.html Tonbridge.

www.smartalloyrefurb.co.uk second link may not be clickable but theres enough of an address there for you to find them....i haven't personally used either.

A local smart repairer should be able to fill rub down and paint them enough for sale purposes too.

Edited by gordonbennet on 01/10/2013 at 12:05

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Tue 1 Oct 2013 12:46
Alloy wheel refurbishment - help! - adam f

Wheel works off Fleming way.

Not used them myself but they have been around for years and always seem busy.

http://www.wheelworksuk.co.uk/

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Tue 1 Oct 2013 14:20
Alloy wheel refurbishment - help! - chuenmanc

I visited Wheelworks and found the chap there very helpful. I didn't get my wheels done in the end, as they don't refurbish diamond-cut wheels, but I liked what i saw, and they have received recommendations on other forums.

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Tue 1 Oct 2013 16:47
Alloy wheel refurbishment - help! - oldtoffee

I had my Passat alloys done there 2 years ago. The wheels had quite a few scuffs and some kerbing and a lot of "corrosion" around the middle of each wheel and spreading. I was delighted with the work they did returning the wheels to as new condition and they still look as good now, no quality problems at all.

Edited by oldtoffee on 01/10/2013 at 16:47

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Tue 1 Oct 2013 21:13
Alloy wheel refurbishment - help! - leaseman

Maybe slightly off topic, but as a corollary to the comment above, We regularly have to advise clients who are returning leased cars at the end of contracts, and Diamond Cut wheels are becoming a nightmare.

They are almost impossible to refurbish to BVRLA standards by anyone but a few speciallists.

My first advice- Keep at least 6 inches from any kerb or be prepared for a repair/refurbishment charge of £150 per corner minimum.

My best advice: Steer clear of Diamond Cut wheels.

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Tue 1 Oct 2013 21:21
Alloy wheel refurbishment - help! - gordonbennet
My best advice: Steer clear of Diamond Cut wheels.

Agreed, they look lovely in the showroom, and thats the best place for them.

I've delivered cars brand new cars fitted with these wheels that have been stood for a few months and the tell tale spider trails have been feathering out from the spigot already, new wheels under warranty before they were even registered, wonderful.

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Wed 9 Oct 2013 10:31
Alloy wheel refurbishment - help! - HlizS

Thanks for all the advice! I went with ChipsAway Crawley in the end (http://www.chipsawaycrawley.co.uk/) Didn't realise they did alloy repairs as well but a friend went there recently and saw that they did. A very good job :)

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Wed 9 Oct 2013 23:36
Alloy wheel refurbishment - help! - csgmart
My best advice: Steer clear of Diamond Cut wheels.

Agreed, they look lovely in the showroom, and thats the best place for them.

I've delivered cars brand new cars fitted with these wheels that have been stood for a few months and the tell tale spider trails have been feathering out from the spigot already, new wheels under warranty before they were even registered, wonderful.

Couldn't agree more. Had 2 replaced by Mercedes at their cost and I noticed that one of the remaining 2 has the tell tale spidering from the centre. Another visit to the dealer beckons.

So far I've managed not to kerb any of the alloys in just over 12 months ownership but I'm sure it's only a matter of time.

I suppose we should vote with our feet but it seems a bit drastic to not purchase a car on the basis of the alloys wheels fitted.

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Thu 10 Oct 2013 09:05
Alloy wheel refurbishment - help! - Cyd
I suppose we should vote with our feet but it seems a bit drastic to not purchase a car on the basis of the alloys wheels fitted.

Most manufacturers give a choice of alloy, surely? Or simply insist!! If they want the sale...............

Reply | Report as offensive | Link