Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Bedford

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Top garages for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Bedford (42 found)
Pitstop Bedford LTD
75 Jobs Completed
Bedford
4.0 / 5

Pitstop Bedford LTD

E-Carparts T/A B S Motors
79 Jobs Completed
Sandy
3.5 / 5

Here at BS Motors we are proud to be an RAC & Trading Standards Approved Garage And Used Car Dealer,. We strive to bring you the best possible service at all times. W

SA Service Centre Ltd
10 Job Completed
St Neots
5.0 / 5

Business Overview Here At SA Service Centre we pride ourselves on being an independent garage you can trust. There are no hidden extras, we carry out all our work safely

Auto Sportivo Bedford
3 Jobs Completed
Bedford
5.0 / 5

Are you passionate about your Italian car? Then you have definitely come to the right place! Auto Sportivo Bradford was founded in 2014 by two hard working car fanati

John R Ford and Sons Shefford
2 Job Completed
Shefford
5.0 / 5

The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at John R Ford and Sons (Shefford) Limited we aim to provide you with an unrivalled expe

Bedford MOT Centre
2 Job Completed
Bedford
5.0 / 5

Established over 25 years ago, covering all aspects of mechanical repairs and mots. We're located in town centre of Bedford.

Rob Frost
2 Jobs Completed
Bedford
5.0 / 5

"Mobile car service operating in the Bedford area. Brakes suspension, diagnostics along with servicing and mot arranging. Completely mobile saving the customer money."

Steve Frood Autos LLP
Member since 03 August 2018
Sandy

Steve Frood Autos is the unrivalled Auto Centre in Sandy dedicated to our customers and their cars. We strive to provide a reliable garage that can do every job, pro

Auto Fit Bedford
Member since 22 June 2011
Bedford

"Auto Fit Bedford is the garage you can trust. Looking for a local garage you can trust for servicing, MOT or car repair? Here we provide cost effective, money saving car

Motorvogue Hyundai - Bedford
Member since 16 November 2016
Bedford

As an established Hyundai dealer, we are proud to represent the philosophy of New Thinking, New Possibilities. We believe in challenging conventions, not for the sake

Bells (Bedford)
Member since 17 November 2015
Bedford

Welcome to the Kia Family! When you bought your Kia, it was built with the finest care and attention. Now you are part of the Kia family, we will continue to offer you an

Steven Eagell Toyota (Bedford)
Member since 29 June 2015
Bromham

Steven Eagell Toyota Bedford offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on hand

Elite Car Repairs
Member since 22 May 2019
Bedford

Elite Car Repairs are a customer friendly business that offer a complete car repair service aimed at the whole car market in Bedford, Bedfordshire.

Marshall Bedford Land Rover
Member since 20 December 2014
Bedford

"Marshall Bedford Land Rover is part of the Marshall Motor Group is the second largest privately owned dealer group in the UK, servicing and repairing all vehicle makes a

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Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Bedford

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What is Alloy Wheel Refurbishment?

Alloy Wheel Refurbishment is a service which restores an alloy wheel to as close to its original condition as possible.


An alloy wheel refurb is the best service to get if you simply want to remove any alloy damage which has caused scraping and scratching. This is often caused by the alloy wheel scraping the curb of a pavement. Even though the damage may not be as extreme as a full crack, scrapes on your alloy wheel can lead to serious problems as corrosion can easily set in once the top layer of an alloy wheel is removed. An alloy wheel refurbishment should not take a long time to complete. However, it is entirely dependent on the extent of the damage.



Mobile Alloy Wheel Repair

We have many mobile mechanics that can perform a mobile alloy wheel repair in Bedford to save you having to take your car to a garage. Mobile alloy wheel repair offers convenience without sacrificing on the quality of work, which is why many choose it over taking their car to a garage.



Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Cost

Prices will vary depending on how many wheels need repair and the extent of the damage. Small wheel scratch repairs will cost considerably less than a severely cracked alloy wheel. Expect to receive quotes between £85-£135.

As shown at the top of this page, costs will also differ by brand of car. However, the only way to get a personalised estimate is by getting in touch with the best alloy wheel repair specialists using WhoCanFixMyCar.



Alloy Wheel Welding

A brand new alloy wheel will cost you a lot, so you are much better off getting a quote for a repair if possible. If the damage to the alloy wheel is restricted to a hairline crack, this can be resolved with a welding service which many mobile mechanics and garages offer.

The cost and time taken to undertake an alloy wheel weld will depend entirely on the extent of the damage to the car alloy wheel. However, you will have to consult the mechanic directly.



Diamond Cut Alloy Wheel Repair

Some mechanics offer a specialised service called diamond cut alloy wheel refurbishment which is the most accurate method of refurbishment.

However, mobile mechanics cannot offer this service as the use of lathe is required which is a large machine that weighs about a ton!

The process is essentially removing a thin layer of alloy from the wheel. This is done using lathing equipment, which isn’t possible to move around with ease – hence why mobile mechanics not offering this service.

As you can imagine this process can only be carried out a handful of times, as removing too much alloy will result in the structure of the wheel itself becoming unstable. This is why a powder coating is the much more popular method used by both garages and mobile mechanics.



Alloy Wheel Powder Coating

Powder coating is a service which is used to change the colour of the alloy wheel, or refurbish a wheel using colour matching.

The alloy wheel powder coating process includes the following steps:

·        The wheel is blasted by hand or is given a chemical strip to remove the top layer of lacquer and paint.

·        The wheels are then dressed and filed in order to deal with potential damage to the edges of the wheel rim.

·        The wheel is then gently heated to remove air from the alloy before the first layer of powder coat finish is applied.

·        The wet-in-wet procedure can then be applied before further thermal treatment.



Cracked Wheel or Bent Rims

If the air is going down quicker than you think it should on your tyre, this can be a sign that you have a crack on your alloy wheel.

If your alloy wheel has a crack, you need to get the problem seen to immediately. A crack in your alloy will certainly affect the structural integrity of the whole wheel and put you and your passengers in danger.

Alloy wheels can sustain cracks with ease and are especially at risk when a car is driven over potholes and speed bumps.

As the overall rolling height (wheel + tyre) remains the same on all cars, larger alloys requiring tyres with lower-profile sidewalls are more susceptible to crack damage. This is because a tyre sidewall flexes to absorb bumps and impacts, so a tyre with less sidewall (low profile tyre) has less ability to flex and absorb impact on our roads.

The good news is that you don’t have to replace an alloy wheel if a crack does appear.

An alloy wheel crack can be repaired by initially grinding the crack from both sides before the weld takes place, so that there is no contamination.

The weld of the alloy wheel is carried out and then a refurbishment of the alloy follows to restore the cosmetic integrity and structural integrity.

However, if an alloy wheel has more than three cracks, it is likely that you will need to buy a new alloy wheel.

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