Wheel Refurb in the Durham/Darlo area
Discussion
Hi all, looking for a recommendation or two for wheel refurb. I'm looking, finally (now that I've got a seemingly permanent job), at getting my old Rover 200 Coupe's alloys refurbed/repaired (they're not too badly kerbed but there's corrosion as well), right now it's a toss up between The Wheel Specialists and Wheel Tech (the latter of which I've never heard of until now). Any particular preference's or is there someone else/better? Ideally I want the best/longest lasting finish that's as close to manufacturer spec which has me leaning towards The Wheel Specialists (though last time I got a quote from them they seemed a tad on the pricey side, though in all fairness that was a good few years ago).
All help is very much appreciated.
All help is very much appreciated.
Powdercoat would be harder wearing than Paint & Lacquer. Powdercoat IMO from the many wheels i've had refurbished over the years is also very heavy and hides intricate details on a wheel.
If it's a daily driver with average to higher miles then I'd suggest powdercoat. If low miles then paint and lacquer will give a much higher quality finish and last just as long with regular washes and a coat of wheel wax or sealant once or twice a year.
I'm picking up my set of rare Alpina Classic Wheels from my wheel guy next week that have been painted & lacquered. You are welcome to have a look at the quality of finish to realise how much nicer they are than powdercoat.
C.
If it's a daily driver with average to higher miles then I'd suggest powdercoat. If low miles then paint and lacquer will give a much higher quality finish and last just as long with regular washes and a coat of wheel wax or sealant once or twice a year.
I'm picking up my set of rare Alpina Classic Wheels from my wheel guy next week that have been painted & lacquered. You are welcome to have a look at the quality of finish to realise how much nicer they are than powdercoat.
C.
Thanks for the offer, I wouldn't mind seeing the difference and finish, the beauty of the five spoke rover alloys (that were seemingly only ever fitted to the Coupe and only then towards the end of the production run) however is that there's not a great deal of detail, they're smooth (a joy to wash unlike the 19's on the 159... and the 18's on the merc I had before it) the only real detail is a crease running down the centre of the spoke.
The car itself is going to be my daily again, though it might be sharing duties with my 159 as a daily if I can find a garage/place to park the pair of them. After a year off the road (engine rebuild) and due to the nature of the alloy design I'm thinking powder coat might be the better option though I do look after my cars so giving the ole alloys a bit of extra treatment wouldn't be too much hassle (though the old metal rot has set in on the Rover's boy work in places so a repair and respray'll be in the offing as well).
The car itself is going to be my daily again, though it might be sharing duties with my 159 as a daily if I can find a garage/place to park the pair of them. After a year off the road (engine rebuild) and due to the nature of the alloy design I'm thinking powder coat might be the better option though I do look after my cars so giving the ole alloys a bit of extra treatment wouldn't be too much hassle (though the old metal rot has set in on the Rover's boy work in places so a repair and respray'll be in the offing as well).
Verrry nice picture w
e away I love these cars and think they're one of the most resolved designs I've seen (they look good from every angle).
The alloys look great and the paint work looks immaculate as well (and in the best colour too). Alas the paint on mine isn't anywhere near as good (at the moment) the previous owner didn't exactly look after her all too well (or rather he thought he looked after her, I found a bottle of blue t-cut in the boot when I got her home :shudder: ) anyway the plastic on the front bumper (under the passenger side headlight) and the side of the rear bumper is degrading and taking the paint with it and the dreaded rust has reared its head. So I've got a fair bit to do for the old girl to start looking anywhere near as good.
e away I love these cars and think they're one of the most resolved designs I've seen (they look good from every angle).The alloys look great and the paint work looks immaculate as well (and in the best colour too). Alas the paint on mine isn't anywhere near as good (at the moment) the previous owner didn't exactly look after her all too well (or rather he thought he looked after her, I found a bottle of blue t-cut in the boot when I got her home :shudder: ) anyway the plastic on the front bumper (under the passenger side headlight) and the side of the rear bumper is degrading and taking the paint with it and the dreaded rust has reared its head. So I've got a fair bit to do for the old girl to start looking anywhere near as good.
At £50 a corner I might give Wheel Tech a whirl (marginally closer and easier to get to) as are The Wheel Specialists.I'm picking up my set of rare Alpina Classic Wheels from my wheel guy next week that have been painted & lacquered. You are welcome to have a look at the quality of finish to realise how much nicer they are than powdercoat.
C.
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Hi Can you PM the details of your wheel guy as I have some wheels I would like to have painted rather than powder coated. Thanks.
C.
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Hi Can you PM the details of your wheel guy as I have some wheels I would like to have painted rather than powder coated. Thanks.
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