Compare alloy wheel refurbishment quotes from specialist garages in Aylesbury

Aylesbury is in Buckinghamshire, midway between Milton Keynes and High Wycombe. The A418 and A413 roads pass through the town, and the M40 motorway is approximately 15 miles away. Buckinghamshire is one of the worst counties for potholes, with Bishops Walk being one of the worst affected roads in Aylesbury - check your tyres and suspension if you regularly drive in the area. Arriva Shires & Essex operates most bus services; the bus station is under Friars Square shopping centre.

Car alloys sustain damage when they are scraped or scratched, and they can also become corroded over time. This problem leads many people to ask: can alloy wheels be repaired? The answer is yes; car alloy wheel refurbishment is a service that restores an alloy wheel close to its original condition. Some mechanics also offer a specialist service called diamond cut alloy repair.

During a car wheel refurbishment, a strong acid strips the lacquer coating on the alloy. If there is any corrosion, the wheel is usually sandblasted. A filler is used to fill in scratches and dents before the wheel is heated up and powder coated. Finally, a clear coat of lacquer is applied. You can find out more about how alloy wheels are refurbished in this guide.

An alloy rim repair doesn't take very long, and it often works out cheaper than having a new alloy welded. Some mechanics will even carry out a mobile alloy wheel repair near you - this guide explains how much it costs on average.