Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Exmouth

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Top garages for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Exmouth (30 found)
Best Tyres Autocentre LTD
Member since 14 December 2020
exeter

We have two branches within Exeter City centre. Verney street for all your tyres and quick fix and service works. Well street for all major servicing and optional c

South West Nissan - Exeter
Member since 23 March 2021
Exeter

South West Nissan offers a fantastic range of servicing and MOT options in Wellington, Exeter, and Barnstaple, all designed to save you money and get your vehicle back on

Bristol Street Motors - Exeter
Member since 04 May 2016
EXETER

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

Marsh (Exeter)
Member since 17 November 2015
Exeter

Marsh KIA is a family owned multi franchised group serving Devon/Cornwall and Taunton. Richard Marsh our Managing Director has been involved within the motoring industry

Sowton Car and Van Repairs
Member since 05 January 2014
Exeter

We are an independent garage based on Sowton Industrial Estate and provide a collection and delivery services to surrounding areas. Our business is recognised as a leader

ServiceMotors
Member since 09 June 2020
Exeter

Service Motors is a one man roadside and breakdown automotive repair company where we come to you. We specialise in a variety of vehicles such as Audi and VW. We do the

1st&4Most Garage Services
Member since 28 March 2019
Teignmouth

1st & 4 Most is a well established garage that has built up an enviable reputation over the last 20 years. We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professio

exeter mobile mechanics
Member since 18 December 2018
exeter

Exeter mobile mechanics is a family run business, serving customers in and around the exeter area, we specialise in all aspects of mechanics, offering a mobile mechanics

Exeter Tyre And Repair
Member since 22 March 2017
exeter

i have a tyre and repairs mechanics garage, we offer everything an independant garage would offer except clutch and cambelt replacement, we are based in exeter near the q

Woolbrook Ford
Member since 01 September 2016
Sidmouth

Woolbrook Ford Garage Sidmouth we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when servicing your vehicle. Our service promise to you is simple: no surprises or hidd

Mjb Recovery & Repairs
Member since 30 November 2015
Exeter

Offering fast and friendly service at competitive prices

Lexus Exeter
Member since 29 June 2015
Exeter

Lexus Exeter offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on hand to ensure you e

Snows Toyota Exeter
Member since 29 June 2015
Exeter

<Toyota Centre name> offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on hand to ensu

Vospers Marsh Barton
Member since 24 March 2015
Exeter

The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at Vospers Marsh Barton we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when servicing

DG Autos
Member since 21 January 2015
Exeter

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Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Exmouth

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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 Exmouth 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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