Alloy wheel welding and refurbishment

[Pat101]

Hi all.

I have tried the Pistonhead search but it does my brain in. I need to find somewhere reputable to weld a crack in my alloy wheel, and if the costs are reasonable to refurb the other three.

I am based in Deadruth but any where in Cornwall would do as long as I get a good job.

Many thanks in advance.

Pat.

[TDIfurby]

The best I know of is South West Wheel Repairs on Marsh Barton, Exeter. Not the cheapest, but that's because they are the best.

[M3driverV8]

southwest wheels very good welded one of my alfa wheels recommend them...

[TDIfurby]

and if you make the trip, ask Bob if you can see some of the machinery in the back. It's no two penny outfit. They have a machine for all stages of prep and paint. There's also usually a tasty piece of machinery from a local sports car dealer (porsche etc) that is on axle stands whilst the wheels are in being done.

[wessexrfc]

Another vote for South West Wheel Repairs. Just got my Noble wheels back and straightened, great finish and service. Merc booked in to have Brabus wheels refurbed.
A trek for you from Redruth though!!

[V8Duke]

That's a forth vote for them from me also!

[lee st]

I had the vxr8 wheels done at swwr too. Very happy with their work and finish.

[Pat101]

Thanks all,

Exeter is not a problem with these recommendations, what sort of money are we talking about versus a new wheel.

Its a 20" Cremona on a XJ, without calling the main dealer garage I'm assuming a new wheel would be around the £300 to £400 mark. Tried searching breakers etc but cant find one and who now's what life it's had anyway.

Once again many thanks.

Pat.

[wessexrfc]

About £70 per corner delivered off vehicle and about £20 to straighten from memory.

[V400TC]

They had 3 attempts (all failed) to do mine
in the end I went to Platinum in Swindon.

SWWR finish =runs blisters
and said I was picky
blamed paint
took pictures of my wheels laid on bare concrete
and tried to convince others there was no issue.

[nxh66]

From what I have heard Polished wheel company in Wadebridge are pretty good. Planning on taking my BBS split rims there to be separated and refinished pretty soon.

http://www.thepolishedwheelcompany.com/

Mark.