Zedrush Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Anyone know of any companies that refurb wheels split rim. I have looked around and the prices vary greatly. Performance Wheels Supplies: http://www.performancewheelsupplies.ltd.uk/ I called them up and they said for all four wheels £800, they said they send the wheels to Germany te be split, stripped of its laquer and paint, re powdered then relaquered like 6 times stronger than the wheels were standered then brought back. Dont mind paying £800 but other companies are charging £400 to £600 so dont want to go ahead and have that ripped of feeling. Can anyone recommend a good refurb place that guarentee their work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 www.wheelrefurbishing.com - very, very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Do they guarentee their work mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2themaxuk Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 what wheels are they? if they are volks, they are anodised and they will not garentee a repair on anodised rims. Though, if they were fully stripped and then re-chromed as that is all they could do, or polish em and laquer them and 'start a fresh' so to speak, i imagine they could garantee there results. Call them up . . . I did a lip repair on my own anodised volks with a dremel, some P1200 and metal polish. Results are pretty darn good. Rims were second hand so needed a little repair, but im happy with the result, as no one would really touch them unless they did a complete strip Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 They are the GT-S 19inch, I hears that Volks were laquered not anodised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Nooooo you havent have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Nooooo you havent have you? No not curbed them,infact never curbed any wheels Ive ever had touch wood. I washed them twice with Maguires NXT wheel polish (says anti corrosive) and this happened: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Id take them back or send a nice letter to Megs' Brasso? Would that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Id take them back or send a nice letter to Megs' Brasso? Would that work? Not sure what has happened, Big Phil has been really helpful as well as Andy, just need to get them sorted ASAP especially for the photos Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Id take them back or send a nice letter to Megs' Brasso? Would that work? Not sure what has happened, Big Phil has been really helpful as well as Andy, just need to get them sorted ASAP especially for the photos Louis You wont see them in the Photos mate, but yes they do need to be sorted. I think with Chrome or whatever they are, i would not use any product at all apart from chrome cleaner or soap and water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Do they guarentee their work mate? Guarantee against what? Using alloy wheel cleaners that corrode the wheel, no. As for poor quality workmanship, I would imagine they do. Thing with wheels is there will ALWAYS be some kind of finger pointed whether it be wheel cleaner, salt, corrosion etc. Give them a call, they really are good. First choice for Lotus / TVR / Jag etc. Some main dealers send their wheels to them new knowing they'll come back better As your pics prove mate, there is no such thing as non corrosive wheel cleaner. Water all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Lesson learned along time ago on that I'm afraid. Soap and water is all I ever use after my CTR wheels blistered using wonder wheels. Luckily I got those replace for nowt. I take it that it won't polish out? is it pitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 They are the GT-S 19inch, I hears that Volks were laquered not anodised As I told you, the lips on Volks are anodized, the spokes are painted The ONLY thing you should use to clean any wheel, especially a Volk or any wheel with a polished lip, is soap and water and then followed up by general wax once a month or so. No chrome polish (they aren't chrome lips), not wheel cleaners, nothing but good old soap and water. I'd recommend calling some of the places mentioned in this post and inform them exactly the scenario and use their recommendations for best course of action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 They are the GT-S 19inch, I hears that Volks were laquered not anodised As I told you, the lips on Volks are anodized, the spokes are painted The ONLY thing you should use to clean any wheel, especially a Volk or any wheel with a polished lip, is soap and water and then followed up by general wax once a month or so. No chrome polish (they aren't chrome lips), not wheel cleaners, nothing but good old soap and water. I'd recommend calling some of the places mentioned in this post and inform them exactly the scenario and use their recommendations for best course of action Hi Adam thanks for that, not sure what to say I took it to two wheel specialists already and both said these are laquered, I also called the Volks suppliers in the UK and they said these are definatly laquered, but you are saying anodised are the wheels two piece wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2themaxuk Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 they are anodised mate . . way to test. . . Get a multimeter and put it on 'continuity test', basically it tests for conductivity through whereever you put the two probes. . . . .if its laquered it wouldnt pass current. . . but they are anodised. . .so they do. . . Volks are NOTORIOUSLY touchy about wheel cleaners, it has etched the anodisation and like you say only way is to strip and either chrome them, or, get them polished up and just polish them once a month or so. . . . . . heres a link to someone in the states that did just that,. . . . http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167656 I have some 'Autoglym wheel cleaner for anodised wheels', its got a blue label and its a spray gun one which ill be using and has no acid in it like other cleaners do. gutted for you mate as you wernt to know. . .. best you can hope for i guess is good will from your supplier, just one of those things. . . .shoulda woulda coulda and all that g.luck Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 No probs, not suppliers fault just my own to blame. Well wheels have been booked in, gonna cost me £265 all in which I thought was bloody good considering i was quoted £800 from another place The place am gonna use seem to have a really good rep cheers H5 for the link, gonna send wheels of and will get them back in 10 days. Cheers to Andy he is lendng me his spare wheels whilst I get my wheels done, will be done before london meet, all my exterior mods will be ddone by then to. everyone watch this space One thing though, because they are stripping the wheel rim only back to basic they asked me what finish I wanted, they gave me following options: diamond cut then laquered, metal polished mirror, or powdercoated and colour the laquer. Which one requires the less upkeep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 You mean, which gives the best look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 No probs, not suppliers fault just my own to blame. Well wheels have been booked in, gonna cost me £265 all in which I thought was bloody good considering i was quoted £800 from another place The place am gonna use seem to have a really good rep cheers H5 for the link, gonna send wheels of and will get them back in 10 days. Cheers to Andy he is lendng me his spare wheels whilst I get my wheels done, will be done before london meet, all my exterior mods will be ddone by then to. everyone watch this space One thing though, because they are stripping the wheel rim only back to basic they asked me what finish I wanted, they gave me following options: diamond cut then laquered, metal polished mirror, or powdercoated and colour the laquer. Which one requires the less upkeep? No worries, hope they give you what you want. As for which finish, in theory, I would guess diamond cut then lacquered would give the easiest finish to look after, and it's only cleaning the lacquer. However, if anything goes wrong with the lacquer (corrosion etc) then that would look pretty bad pretty easily. Polished is a hard one to keep clean, maybe longer lasting. As for powder coating, check the link about the risks with loosening wheel bolts. Coloured lacquer could be , or if wrong be Decision time! What do they recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 No probs, not suppliers fault just my own to blame. Well wheels have been booked in, gonna cost me £265 all in which I thought was bloody good considering i was quoted £800 from another place The place am gonna use seem to have a really good rep cheers H5 for the link, gonna send wheels of and will get them back in 10 days. Cheers to Andy he is lendng me his spare wheels whilst I get my wheels done, will be done before london meet, all my exterior mods will be ddone by then to. everyone watch this space One thing though, because they are stripping the wheel rim only back to basic they asked me what finish I wanted, they gave me following options: diamond cut then laquered, metal polished mirror, or powdercoated and colour the laquer. Which one requires the less upkeep? No worries, hope they give you what you want. As for which finish, in theory, I would guess diamond cut then lacquered would give the easiest finish to look after, and it's only cleaning the lacquer. However, if anything goes wrong with the lacquer (corrosion etc) then that would look pretty bad pretty easily. Polished is a hard one to keep clean, maybe longer lasting. As for powder coating, check the link about the risks with loosening wheel bolts. Coloured lacquer could be , or if wrong be Decision time! What do they recommend? Do you know if metal mirror polish is a form of powder coating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Not a clue. Sounds to me like using different grades of compound to bring the lip up to a shine and leaving it just as shiny metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Not a clue. Sounds to me like using different grades of compound to bring the lip up to a shine and leaving it just as shiny metal. Will have to ask, cos I want the wheels on the car all year round and cos it has a deep dish probably best I get polish than laquer, however they said that I could have wet paint on it in shiney silver but then it needs laquer again, which means stone chips. why is it so hard to decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickya Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Sorry to hear Jay PM sent with details ps thats why I bought cheap & cheerful TSW Thruxtons with a polished lip you can use godam bleach on & it wont corrode!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Sorry to hear Jay PM sent with details ps thats why I bought cheap & cheerful TSW Thruxtons with a polished lip you can use godam bleach on & it wont corrode!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2themaxuk Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Sorry to hear Jay PM sent with details ps thats why I bought cheap & cheerful TSW Thruxtons with a polished lip you can use godam bleach on & it wont corrode!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 there is no way that powdercoating or painting something will cause wheel bolts to come loose unless the person doing the job was so obtuse as to paint or powdercoat the threads for hardware as well - that is prep 101. If the person being asked to do that type of job does not even know well enough to not paint through the threads or not to retap the threads afterwards, then frankly, they should not even be trusted to make a bowl of cereal in the morning, let alone paint or powdercoat anything rickya - not true TSW, as most lower priced wheels with a polished effect to the lip, use a clear. Use an abrasive that has acid and it will eat through the clear in no time. See next paragraph Your best bet guys is simple - when the wheel is new....brand new, give it a good coat of wax inside and out. Lip, spokes, backside. This will make most debris that accumulates come off easily with merely water, and just use the same soap you use on the car (use a separate bucket and mitt) to wash the wheels. Rewax them once every month or 2, and you'll be rewarded with wheels that look new even 10 years on Anything lacquer based is, by nature, a paint and not a powdercoat I am sure they can send you pictures of what each finish looks like before you commit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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