Wheel refurb question - corrosion

[downhuman]

Hi there

 

My Rays are essentially kerb free - one tiny scratch on one... but there is a bit of paint flake on some now, which I understand is a common issue.

 

What is the best way to tackle this? I spoke to wheelworks who're near me in Crawley and they said you'd never 'get rid' of the corrosion, merely cover it up... Is this right?

 

Would you recommend a powder coat refurb - like there sort they do - or a paint finish like many mobile guys? And if the latter, any recommendations for Sussex?

 

Sorry, multi question post, but it has been bugging me!

 

Thanks

 

Rob

[Jp606]

Bit off topic, but I'm also near Crawley! Where are you?

 

I enquired with Wheelworks for my previous car and they seemed very good, as they completely strip the wheel back and start again but the wheels were badly kurbed. If they had just the off kurb mark on one then I'd be more inclined to use one of the mobile guys.

[downhuman]

I'm in haywards Heath mate

[Tinyflier]

Check out The Wheelspecialist in East Grinstead. They did a full chemical strip, repaired some kerb damage (previous owner), straightened a slight bend ( previous owner!) and powder coat.

 

All traces of corrosion gone, lovely finish and exceptionally nice guys to deal with.

 

I used The Wheelworks one one of my other cars and they did a good job, Wheel Specialist have lots more options of colour and finish and in my view did even better.

 

David

Edited May 19, 2013 by Tinyflier

[Jp606]

I'm in haywards Heath mate

 

I pick my girlfriend up from Haywards Heath train station quite often, you'll probably see me about one day!

[downhuman]

What kinda zed?

[downhuman]

Check out The Wheelspecialist in East Grinstead. They did a full chemical strip, repaired some kerb damage (previous owner), straightened a slight bend ( previous owner!) and powder coat.

 

All traces of corrosion gone, lovely finish and exceptionally nice guys to deal with.

 

I used The Wheelworks one one of my other cars and they did a good job, Wheel Specialist have lots more options of colour and finish and in my view did even better.

 

David

 

They were quite a bit more expensive, but did look good. Will wax your wheels too

[Jp606]

What kinda zed?

 

A grey HR.

[Ridz]

I've also used the wheel specialist, who did a great job on some corroded alloys, repaired minor kerb damage. All wheels came up like new.

 

Same day service too!

 

The Rays on my Zed are showing minor bubbling, so I'll be visiting my local wheel specialist again.

[Paddy78]

+1 for the Wheel Specialist. They did a great job on my Rays... look like new and the work is guaranteed for a year.