Alloy refurbishment

[GBB]

Anyone used these guys? http://www.smartalloynorthamptonshire.co.uk or any recommendations?

I don't won't to go the whole hog and send mine off for a £400 refurb as the cars only worth 3x that but figure a reasonable job would be well worth it for my Style 66's

[gpb1]

I had my wheels on my car done by Awesome Wheels yesterday. Excellent job for a good price.

[Podie]

Pristine in MK get great results

[ahaughton]

gpb1 said:

I had my wheels on my car done by Awesome Wheels yesterday. Excellent job for a good price.

Paul's very very good - he's looked after my wheels for a few years now, I'd not consider anyone else IMHO.

[swilding]

Exel Wheels - They do a proper job rather than a quick repair and will come to you with a loan set of wheels. Not the cheapest but the best I've found.

For a quick repair I've also used Awesome wheels.

Edited by swilding on Saturday 4th May 11:26

[gpb1]

Here's what Paul (Awesome Wheels) did for me yesterday. I'm very happy with the service and outcome. He checked with me three times before we got the colour I wanted spot on.

[Jimbo666]

I'll make sure the positive comments get back to Paul. My uncle works with him.

[RS4Audi]

If you just want to tidy them up on the cheap, consider doing it yourself.
I did a few sets years ago and was well impressed with them considering the cost of some paint and sand paper.

I didn't even bother rubbing them down completely, just any rough bits and course sand paper will even smooth out light curbing/scrapes too.
Mask off the tyres carefully and put on a few light coats of etch primer.
Rub that down with wet & dry if needed to get a nice smooth finish.
Put on 4-5 coats of silver or whatever colour you want, then 3 or 4 coats of laquer.
Job done, all for under 30 quid. It can make a huge difference looks wise for a weekends work.

These were both done by me





The gf's Mini alloys are starting to look a little rough due to a bit of bubbling and stains, so will be doing those soon too