Alloy refurbs

[salty-nlv]

What is exactly done to the Tuscan alloys when they are refurb'ed by a specialist / dealer?
Do they look pristine once done?

If somone has had them done, what was the cost?

[robertm]

I had one of the 18" Spiders on my Tamora repaired by Wicked Wheels after some kerb damage.

They removed the wheel, ground out the damage, filled/repaired back to original profile, primed, undercoated, top coated, lacquered and refitted the wheel, all for £40 plus VAT.

Apparently they will completely refurb a wheel for the same price.

[TUS 373]

I know this is a very picky point, but the 18" spiders have the TVR logo on them - like a sticker under the lacquer. I take it that if the wheels are repaired that they paint over this - or do they just paint over the localised repair area and blend the repair in to the point that it is unnoticable?

[robertm]

Mine didn't have the TVR logo on the spokes of the wheel, so it wasn't a problem.

The area that was repainted was just blended in to the surrounding paintwork. THe colour match was so good that I can't find the damaged area now.