MikeyD33 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Hello Everyone As usual, apologies if this is elsewhere. I have been quoted £65 per wheel to have the wheels on our car refurbished, is that about right? Please don’t tell me………. I’ve got a six wheel Fiesta……. I just got excited with the camera….😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldridge Andy Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 £65 per wheel is pretty decent, I paid around that quite a few years ago. Then more recently I paid £40 to have a 2cm long scuff repaired. If the refurb process involves tyre removal, sand blasting, repairing and coating you’re getting a good deal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD33 Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 Hello Andy, it did seem a fair price tbh. They will acid strip etc… sand blast and then powder coat. I am out their way next week so will call in and check the place over. Thank you for coming back. Mikey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanfp Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Agree. Sounds reasonable. I was quoted £50 per wheel 12 yrs ago. .... would they strip, sand, fill and respray your wheel arch for another £65 ?? (sorry - couldn't resist 😉). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr-x Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Sounds like a deal I pay around £80 per wheel but that normally includes a bit of rebuilding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD33 Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 22 hours ago, alanfp said: Agree. Sounds reasonable. I was quoted £50 per wheel 12 yrs ago. .... would they strip, sand, fill and respray your wheel arch for another £65 ?? (sorry - couldn't resist 😉). Love ya, the driver could do with a bit of a strip and filler. I could probably do with a re spray too. Thanks for coming back. Hopefully your not from the revenue, cash has been mentioned 💷💷💷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD33 Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 Thank you all for coming back, appreciated. Gut feeling is normally what I go on but it is nice to get other points of view. Thanks again. Mikey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDIdoTHAT Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I recently just did my own on a set of wheels i got cheap that were kerbed badly... Wheels as i bought them Rubbed down Primer applied top coat with ford Sparkle silver I lacquered them last Monday, Left them to dry all week before getting the tyres put on. Not sure how long to leave it, I just didn't want the paint being soft still and the tyre guy scratches them whilst putting the tyres on. maybe next week I'll get the tyres fitted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimpster Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Down south thats a fair price if baked on, up norf it can be done @ 150 the set extra for buckles fills etc, blame it on London Waiting LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD33 Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 11 minutes ago, AUDIdoTHAT said: I recently just did my own on a set of wheels i got cheap that were kerbed badly... Wheels as i bought them Rubbed down Primer applied top coat with ford Sparkle silver I lacquered them last Monday, Left them to dry all week before getting the tyres put on. Not sure how long to leave it, I just didn't want the paint being soft still and the tyre guy scratches them whilst putting the tyres on. maybe next week I'll get the tyres fitted. Nice job, If I tried that they would look worse than when I started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 8 minutes ago, LostNTransit said: Simply painting over the wheels is not good enough. One should have taken them to a powder coater or plater for a better more durable coating. Here in the US, our powder coater charge 80.00 USD per wheel. Hydro-dipping is another option. 5 spoke wheels are particularly good for this... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDIdoTHAT Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 25 minutes ago, LostNTransit said: Simply painting over the wheels is not good enough. One should have taken them to a powder coater or plater for a better more durable coating. Here in the US, our powder coater charge 80.00 USD per wheel. I dont think anyone suggested (painting over the wheels) Obviously you have to prep them and do the ground work to get the best result, But theres nothing wrong with once thats done, in spraying them with normal alloy wheel primer, paint , Lacquer, nothing at all. Is there better options... Possibly... But still nothing wrong with the traditional way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDIdoTHAT Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I was going to wait until next week but took the plunge and just got the tyres fitted now, dosnt look to bad for a DIY job. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD33 Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 That is a great looking job. I’d be well chuffed if that was me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDIdoTHAT Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 couldn't resist and fitted them today, I have to be honest the colour isnt as nice as the old wheels, but for now it will do. Before...... After Need to sort the callipers and discs out now as they are alot more visible and look a mess. I must have the cleanest NON RUNNING car down my street 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agraham Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Wow! 35 profile tyres. I bet they would be fun (not) running over the potholes currently multiplying like rabbits in our rural roads☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDIdoTHAT Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 12 minutes ago, agraham said: Wow! 35 profile tyres. I bet they would be fun (not) running over the potholes currently multiplying like rabbits in our rural roads☹️ for the last 10 years all my MOTs show approx 2000 miles a year every year, I dont really leave my local area for my work, so im not travelling huge distances or driving lots, or go far so for me its not an issue, the car is used to go to and from work, So for the 10 - 15 mins at a time im in it morning and night its no problem, i used to have 22 inch on my truck which i had for 10 years so im used to it lol. Id still have the truck if Mr Khan wasnt forcing me to get rid of it because of this ULEZ rubbish lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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