Alloy refurbishment?

celica1994

just saw this advert on donedeal -

http://cars.donedeal.ie/alloyswheels-for-sale/alloy-wheels-refurbishment/6692286

150 seems very cheap for 4 tyres refurbished, anyone have any dealings with this guy?

fmcg_scribe

Having looked at the ad, "refurbishment" is not the most accurate description for the service being offered - "wheel paint restoration" or "wheel respray" might be more accurate.

The word "refurbishment" usually suggests repairing any cracks or buckles on a wheel, dipping the wheel in acid, respraying the entire wheel, and adding lacquer (depending on the finish required).

That's a big difference hence the differ in cost between mobile alloy wheel refurbishment companies that usually focus on paint/lacquer problems and professional alloy wheel refurbishment companies that provide a drop-off service for both trade and non-trade customers.

celica1994

yea was kinda dubious about it, can anyone recommend anyone thats reasonable?

maceocc2

Dar83 on here managed to get a group deal for wheel wizards. His looked pretty damn good afterwards. Proper refurb as well, not just refinished.

They're based in Finglas, Dublin.

e46waterford

maceocc2 wrote: »

Dar83 on here managed to get a group deal for wheel wizards. His looked pretty damn good afterwards. Proper refurb as well, not just refinished.

They're based in Finglas, Dublin.

How much of a discount did he get? Looked at the website and they aren't cheap

Sono

Looking to get 4 17 inch alloys refurbished, anyone recommend a good company that isn't a complete rip off!?

coolisin

Sono wrote: »

Looking to get 4 17 inch alloys refurbished, anyone recommend a good company that isn't a complete rip off!?

Rip off or done correctly?

Any one I know would not look beyond wheel wizards in finglas, but you pay for what you get really.

Sono

Done correctly and not a rip off, been quoted €300 which I think is excessive, will have a look at wheel wizards cheers.

Ionised

TrimTech did my oem alloys on my GTD. They were pretty corroded in parts and they did a lovely job. Was not cheap though and took 3 days.

coolisin

Sono wrote: »

Done correctly and not a rip off, been quoted €300 which I think is excessive, will have a look at wheel wizards cheers.

To be honest I'd put €300 in a cheap category, if it's a proper refurbish and not just painting.

shabalala

Rim soloutions in Parkwest, did my friends 17" wheels, superb job and was circa €350 which is good value in this type of work.

Sono

coolisin wrote: »

To be honest I'd put €300 in a cheap category, if it's a proper refurbish and not just painting.

You're probably right I just got a bit of a shock at the prices! I've emailed them pics of the wheels so hopefully they can fit them in soon and I'll report back with how it went, thanks for the reply.

9935452

Sono wrote: »

You're probably right I just got a bit of a shock at the prices! I've emailed them pics of the wheels so hopefully they can fit them in soon and I'll report back with how it went, thanks for the reply.

Are the alloys a genuine part .The reason i say this is i had a set of wolfrace that would have needed a bit of attention. It would have been as cheap to replace them as to repair them but they were a cheap alloy.
300 would be fairly standard price to get them done.
When you break down the price its 75 an alloy. If its a full refurb, repairs/welding /dipping /painting, it takes time to do . It wouldnt take long for the lads at it to clock up a few hours per alloy.
Sure it would cost 15 euros a wheel to get a tyre fitter to take off the tyres and put them back on and balance them

Sono

I bought them online off a company up north, They aren't alloys from
VW if that's what you mean? Not sure how I check what make they are but if you can assist me with that I'll have a look!

9935452

Thats exactly what i meant.
How much did they cost?
They could give you a price on a new set with or without tyres.

Sono

Think I paid between €6-700 for them, suppose I can bring them to the place in Finglas and see if they are worth fixing or better off getting a new set.

9935452

Sono wrote: »

Think I paid between €6-700 for them, suppose I can bring them to the place in Finglas and see if they are worth fixing or better off getting a new set.

Think about it this way. if it is 600 for a set of alloys with tyres. tyres are most likely worth 250 to 300 making the alloys 300/350 for the set.
Flog your own with tyres for 200 making the new wheels very cheap and you have span new wheels/tyres on the car.

Sono

Hoping to get the alloys done in wheel wizards this week, will post back here when I'm done.

Alun

Sono wrote: »

Hoping to get the alloys done in wheel wizards this week, will post back here when I'm done.

I'll be interested to hear how you get on. I'm thinking of having a refurb and change of colour on the MX-5 wheels.

Anybody any opinions on going down the gunmetal or silver chrome route for a bright red car? I think it'd look great, but the missus (whose car it is) isn't convinced.

Ionised

Alun wrote: »

I'll be interested to hear how you get on. I'm thinking of having a refurb and change of colour on the MX-5 wheels.

Anybody any opinions on going down the gunmetal or silver chrome route for a bright red car? I think it'd look great, but the missus (whose car it is) isn't convinced.

I changed the colour on my stock GTD wheels from the usual silver to Agate Grey. Altered the whole look of the car in my opinion (Not the best photo though).

EazyD

Alun wrote: »

I'll be interested to hear how you get on. I'm thinking of having a refurb and change of colour on the MX-5 wheels.

Anybody any opinions on going down the gunmetal or silver chrome route for a bright red car? I think it'd look great, but the missus (whose car it is) isn't convinced.

Are they the factory 5 spoke (mk2?) Gunmetal or black might look good on red i would think. I have a set of the arctic wheels which I was going to get done soon as their looking a little tired.

Alun

EazyD wrote: »

Are they the factory 5 spoke (mk2?) Gunmetal or black might look good on red i would think. I have a set of the arctic wheels which I was going to get done soon as their looking a little tired.

It's a 2006 Mk 3 with the factory 5 spoke alloys shown below ...



I've seen some pictures of cars on the net with very dark grey or even black wheels and I think that's a step too far, but a lighter gunmetal would suit it I think. It'd mean the brake dust on the front wheels wouldn't show up as much either

Alun

Ionised wrote: »

I changed the colour on my stock GTD wheels from the usual silver to Agate Grey. Altered the whole look of the car in my opinion (Not the best photo though).

That looks about the right shade IMO. Where did you get them done?

EazyD

Alun wrote: »

It's a 2006 Mk 3 with the factory 5 spoke alloys shown below ...



I've seen some pictures of cars on the net with very dark grey or even black wheels and I think that's a step too far, but a lighter gunmetal would suit it I think. It'd mean the brake dust on the front wheels wouldn't show up as much either

Ah in that case I'd go on the conservative side. Nice 5 btw, looks well kept.

*Kol*

There is a place in Limerick that will shot blast and respray a set of wheels for €200. I haven't seen any of their work though. For €200 it would be worth a punt.

FobleAsNuck

*Kol* wrote: »

There is a place in Limerick that will shot blast and respray a set of wheels for €200. I haven't seen any of their work though. For €200 it would be worth a punt.

have you an address?

Gavman84

I recently changed mine to Anthracite on mine think looks lot better than silver that was on it.

9935452

FobleAsNuck wrote: »

have you an address?

Wheel Doctor maybe. Its probably only shot blast and paint , not including repairs or taking the tyres off and on again and balancing them

Ionised

Alun wrote:

That looks about the right shade IMO. Where did you get them done?

Had them done at Trimtech in Swords. Not cheap but the work was outstanding.

*Kol*

FobleAsNuck wrote: »

have you an address?

Wheelfix.ie in Ballyneety. They do repairs and refurb too.

Sono

Onto wheel wizard today and they don't have any spare wheels to give me and wanted my car for 3 days, couldn't afford to go without the car so back to the drawing board...

Alun

Sono wrote: »

Onto wheel wizard today and they don't have any spare wheels to give me and wanted my car for 3 days, couldn't afford to go without the car so back to the drawing board...

They make a big thing on their website about their "one day service"!!

Sono

Alun wrote: »

They make a big thing on their website about their "one day service"!!

Yeah and so I was led to believe until it came to actually booking it in, disappointing really as I was all set to go but will look elsewhere I think.

9935452

Sono wrote: »

Onto wheel wizard today and they don't have any spare wheels to give me and wanted my car for 3 days, couldn't afford to go without the car so back to the drawing board...

Could you not do them one wheel at a time. Lob on the spare and give them an alloy. 2 to 3 weeks and they are done.

Sono

Spares only a donut so not really an option no, I'll get it done elsewhere sure no hassle but wheel wizard was closer to home.

Cerbera

9935452 wrote: »

Wheel Doctor maybe. Its probably only shot blast and paint , not including repairs or taking the tyres off and on again and balancing them

No no no no

Don't waste your money going there.

Yes I am speaking from experience (10 rims experience)

*Kol*

9935452 wrote: »

Could you not do them one wheel at a time. Lob on the spare and give them an alloy. 2 to 3 weeks and they are done.

Its cheaper for them to shot blast, prep and spray all of the wheels together. I had the same situation but they wanted more money to do one wheel at at time.

DakarVert

Cerbera wrote: »

No no no no

Don't waste your money going there.

Yes I am speaking from experience (10 rims experience)

What happened?

PM if you prefer.

waxon-waxoff

Ive a mk5 Gti with 18" Monza's and its €500 to refurb them, takes three days too. Just replaced wishbones etc so its on the long finger.

A mk5 with polished monza's looks great so ill do it in a month or two.

Chris_Heilong

waxon-waxoff wrote: »

Ive a mk5 Gti with 18" Monza's and its €500 to refurb them, takes three days too. Just replaced wishbones etc so its on the long finger.

A mk5 with polished monza's looks great so ill do it in a month or two.

Thats a lot of money, are they in really bad shape? 500 and selling your old ones could be put towards a set of new wheels.

Tazium

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/post/95176899

I got two done recently. Above thread has before & after shots. Cost 120 for both and I'm very happy with the result.

waxon-waxoff

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

Thats a lot of money, are they in really bad shape? 500 and selling your old ones could be put towards a set of new wheels.

The previous owner skimped on tyres and got a narrower option so they're scratched fairly bad from the kerbs. I might check that place that Tazium mentioned but i suppose a second hand set might make more sense.