xStric9x Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Hi all. Somebody not far from me decided to take the zed shopping whilst i was at work,I came home to a really worried look on my partners face,to cut a long story short she has scuffed 1 alloy on a pavement ,so its going to need a refurb. Anybody around the north west know anyone who is good at this? Don't want to have to travel to far though. Any help would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 http://www.smartfixuk.com/wheel-repairs ... -restorer/ No recommendations or otherwise but they are local. Pls pass on my sympathy, can imagine how she feels" Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 http://www.smartfixuk.com/wheel-repairs/network/wales/the-wheel-restorer/ No recommendations or otherwise but they are local. Pls pass on my sympathy, can imagine how she feels" Martin Omg,didn't know that place existed and its only 1.5 miles from my house. Will take a trip there tomorrow. Thanks Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Hope they are good mate, probably need them myself soon. Bad summer + narrow lanes = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Hope they are good mate, probably need them myself soon. Bad summer + narrow lanes = I will let you know buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Anybody any idea of a max figuer i should be looking at for a wheel refurb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 depends on the wheels but on average i think its about £50 per wheel for 'normal' type wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 depends on the wheels but on average i think its about £50 per wheel for 'normal' type wheels. Hi Nixy,don't think we've spoken before Its a rays alloy and about an inch and a half scuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I've never had a refurb but I'm sure it was approx £50 when a friend had it done not so long ago. I've got one that needs doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 always used chipsaway and you get AA discount. Not had to use them on the Z touch wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 always used chipsaway and you get AA discount. Not had to use them on the Z touch wood +1 on chipsaway. They did a bit of work on my Leon when my old dear scuffed the alloy. They had to send it away cos of the "special" coating (not sure it was special tbh!) but came back exactly as new. Was v impressed Quotes of around £50 will be normal. Mine was £60 as it got sent away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I wouldn't pay more than £50 for a RAYS wheel to be refurbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 i think £70 is more like it........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I wouldn't pay more than £50 for a RAYS wheel to be refurbed. if its a proper Rays wheel, like the original £1000 extra ones, or the ones you now get for standard then you have to be careful. Due to the construction of the wheel, not all places can refurb. Something to do with the forging and material (I can't remember off the top of my head)..... The GT4 style wheels are much easier to repair...... So just check before you get them to do the work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 *Off topic* Are the optional Rays wheels like I have on my 04 different to standard fit wheels on an 06 say? On topic My mate does it for £40 a wheel. I wouldn't have thought it would be much more than £50 quid but I haven't had them done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 *Off topic* Are the optional Rays wheels like I have on my 04 different to standard fit wheels on an 06 say? No they are the same wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I read your post wrong Jacko. I jumped to the wrong conclusion.... I get that from my mum...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 £50 squid all in. Its where Martinmac suggested in the first post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 The power of Google. Just hope they do a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 The power of Google. Just hope they do a good job. Well this time tomorrow i will either be posting this..... or this...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ebized Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Anyone know what paint is used on the Rays? I have a couple of scuffs that do not merit a refurb (yet) but having smoothed off the scuffs and then got bright alloy showing I was hoping to colour match with a suitable touch-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Well came back today after my wheel refurb and oh my.... . Can't recommend this fella enough Got there this morning about 9 ish and was told in detail every step of the job(this guy knows what he is talking about),feeling confident i went and got myself something to eat from the cafe and arrived back at the unit a few hours later,and WOW thats all i can say!!!.Its pointless me taking any pics as it just looks like a brand new wheel again. Notice to mods....Is there any way we can put this guys site as a link on our front page? Ps. Total price =£45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Its been a long day. Just out of interest I got this guy off a search site which had links all around the uk. Would be good if they were all as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Well came back today after my wheel refurb and oh my.... . Can't recommend this fella enough Got there this morning about 9 ish and was told in detail every step of the job(this guy knows what he is talking about),feeling confident i went and got myself something to eat from the cafe and arrived back at the unit a few hours later,and WOW thats all i can say!!!.Its pointless me taking any pics as it just looks like a brand new wheel again. Notice to mods....Is there any way we can put this guys site as a link on our front page? Ps. Total price =£45 We only put people on front page who have arranged discounts with us! But if he is that good, then post his details in this post and we'll add somewhere for reference....... Unless you discussed arranging a discount for our members with him while you were there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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