Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Bradford

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Top garages for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Bradford (282 found)
Parkside Garage Leeds Ltd
1299 Jobs Completed
Leeds
4.8 / 5

Parkside Garage is a fully equipped garage and Mot Station for Cars Vans Motorbikes and Scooters , we are also carry out all Major Garage Repairs . We also carry out S

PKA Automotive
12 Jobs Completed
keighley
5.0 / 5

Belts Autos
386 Jobs Completed
Thornton Road, Bradford
4.9 / 5

Joe has many years of experience and has worked on all makes and models. He grew up tinkering with vehicles with his father and began working in the motor industry at the

GFmotorsport
17 Jobs Completed
Leeds
5.0 / 5

Global Autocare Limited
124 Jobs Completed
Leeds
5.0 / 5

'Trusted by the UK's largest fleets and now open to all' Our Bosch trained technicians service all makes and models of car and van using the latest diagnostic equipmen

KNM Motors Ltd.
127 Jobs Completed
Leeds
3.0 / 5

Morley Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 9QS

Hunters Garage
38 Jobs Completed
Halifax
5.0 / 5

We specialise in VW and Fords Established 40 years ago family run business We do general work •servicing •MOT’s •clutches • cambelts • Tyres Pick up

Auto Performance Centre Ltd
37 Jobs Completed
Leeds
5.0 / 5

Auto Performance Centre Ltd in Leeds was established in 2016 to provide customers with an efficient, cost-effective alternative to main dealers for servicing, repairs and

Surefix Motoring
27 Jobs Completed
Halifax
5.0 / 5

Surefix Motoring are your local automotive repair centre. Our garage is open 7 days a week and we can usually offer same day appointment as we have a very large workshop

DPS Autocare
28 Jobs Completed
Leeds
3.5 / 5

We are a very friendly, very reliable, very experienced garage with competitive prices the latest software for any make and model. We under take the biggest to the smalle

Park Garage
22 Jobs Completed
Bingley
3.2 / 5

We have been an established garage for many years within the automotive industry. All our mechanics are qualified and time served to assure you of an excellent job every

Gouranga Car Care Centre
140 Jobs Completed
Elland
4.2 / 5

We offer a wide range of services from simple fluid checks to full engine diagnostics and repairs. Our tyre fitting services can offer you anything from budget tyres r

Tyres 2 Go Ltd
103 Jobs Completed
Huddersfield
4.5 / 5

We are a family owned business, who have always prided ourselves on providing an excellent service whilst offering fair and competitive prices. We specialise in suppl

GAS Leeds Limited
10 Jobs Completed
Leeds
5.0 / 5

We are a well-established garage based in Leeds which offers a range of mechanical services and repairs to all makes and models. Our skilled team also specialise in Germa

Keighley Auto Centre Limited
29 Jobs Completed
Keighley
4.6 / 5

keighley Auto Centre have never been complacent in our service and regularly make new investments in the latest technology, usually seen at the larger dealerships. This

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Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Bradford

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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 Bradford 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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