How does alloy wheel repair work

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Then you might also like our guide to keyless car theft prevention. Check if your car is exempt from the ULEZ here. Follow Us. Published 21 April By John Evans. DIY repairs: How to repair alloy wheels yourself Everyone kerbs a wheel at some time. Step by step process Clean the wheels thoroughly to remove dirt and grease. Tip: washing up liquid works well Use the sandpaper to remove damaged paint and flatten chips Wipe away any dust Mix the putty and fill in the damaged area — make sure the surface is as level as possible Leave to set Once fully dry, use the sandpaper to sand the filler until flush.

This step takes time and patience Wipe away any dust with a damp cloth Apply masking tape around the damaged area Apply the primer and wait until dry Apply light coats of the paint, waiting for the paint to dry in between coats, until happy with the finish If your kit contains a lacquer, apply this now. Apply a light coating and allow to dry. What is alloy wheel refurbishment used for?

Can you repair split rims There are 3 main sorts of split rim wheels the first is a 3 split rim and these can be repaired but this requires breaking it into the 3 sections by the customer prior to the refurbishment. Do the repaired alloy wheel add value to my vehicle It all depends on the age of the vehicle and the make and model. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits.

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We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Many car traders have said that their customers see the condition of the wheels on a car as an indication of how the car has been treated so therefore having the wheels refurbished can get the car sold quicker.

Alloys booked in for refurbishment by appointment can be turned around in a working day subject to the following:. Sorry, it is impossible to re-chrome alloys to an acceptable standard in the EU, due to legislation involving the chemical process and the actual adhesion process.

Please speak to your technician at your local Wheel Specialist and ask for your individual quote and advice for refurbishing chrome alloys. I have to say I am really impressed with the quality of your product, it is now more than 2 years since you refurbished the tatty alloys on my Ford Galaxy and apart from a couple of small self inflicted dints they look as good as when they were first done. As you promised they are much easier to clean than the original finish, all in all a great product, well done and I wish you every success in the future.

There are many stories about this on various forums and yes if you apply an extreme heat to a local area on a wheel [as in the case for example of spot welding] then this could effect the molecular structure of the wheel and potentially the wheel could become less stable. However this is NOT the case in a powdercoated wheel as the heat that is used does not reach extreme temperatures and the whole wheel is heated at a constant not just in one area.

Remember the majority of new wheels are powdercoated originally at manufacture. We can paint a similar colour in a wet paint on plastic caps, and powdercoat metal caps but it is important that they are in good condition in order for us to refurbish your centre caps.

We can accept wheels off the vehicle, with or without tyres, and you can also leave your vehicle with us for the day.