Alloy wheel refurbishment cost.

[MikeyD33]

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….😀

 

 

[Aldridge Andy]

£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. 

[MikeyD33]

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.

[alanfp]

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 😉).

[Dr-x]

Sounds like a deal I pay around £80 per wheel but that normally includes a bit of rebuilding 

 

[MikeyD33]

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 💷💷💷

[MikeyD33]

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.

[AUDIdoTHAT]

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.

 

 

[Jimpster]

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

[MikeyD33]

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.

[TomsFocus]

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...  

[AUDIdoTHAT]

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. 

[AUDIdoTHAT]

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.

[MikeyD33]

That is a great looking job. I’d be well chuffed if that was me.

[AUDIdoTHAT]

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 😆

[agraham]

Wow! 35 profile tyres. I bet they would be fun (not) running over the potholes currently multiplying like rabbits in our rural roads☹️

[AUDIdoTHAT]

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

[Noak Hill]

Good afternoon. Nice work!

My issue is one of minor scratches caused by dirt and debris, mainly on the wheel spokes, and the lifting of the chrome over finish to the standard Ford wheels.

Whilst it will not be perfect. Happy to touch these in if anyone could suggest a suitable 'paint' and approach.

The areas are very small, mainly on the back wheels, and do not warrant a professional full refurb.  Many would not notice them but I do! Most recent issue of lifting (see photo ) is I suspect down to the amount of salt on the roads at present and perhaps the quality of the finish originally.

If someone knows of someone who can do these minor repairs to a professional standard let me know. Would certainly consider that.

Finally any recommendations regarding a potential coating or wax that might stop or reduce future issues would be appreciated. 

Thanks and Regards.