Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Lowestoft

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Top garages for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Lowestoft (25 found)
KB Auto Recovery LTD
14 Job Completed
Lowestoft
5.0 / 5

KB Auto Recovery offers all types of vehicle servicing and repairs throughout Lowestoft. We are proudly accredited as both RAC and AA-approved repair centers. Located in

M & P Autos Eurorepar Car Service Centre
24 Job Completed
Beccles
5.0 / 5

VAUXHALL SPECIALISTS ALL REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN SERVICING MOT'S ARRANGED DIAGNOSTICS - ALL MAKES & MODELS

Mirracoat Limited
38 Jobs Completed
great yarmouth
5.0 / 5

We are a car body and paint repair specialist. we specialise in accident repairs, bumper scuffs , wings doors bonnets , , alloy wheel refurb , full resprays , full bumpe

Smart MOT garage limited
Member since 03 February 2023
SUFFOLK

Smart MOT Garage is a fully qualified garage near you offering expert MOT, servicing and repair work. Our experienced mechanics have access to the latest industry equipme

Ace Service Centre
Member since 28 October 2011
Great Yarmouth

We are the COMPLETE garage solution, based in Great Yarmouth off Suffolk Rd behind East Coast College. On top of Class 4,5 and 7 MOTs, we also offer a wide range of other

John Grose (Lowestoft)
Member since 17 November 2015
Lowestoft

Our Ford & Kia dealership on Whapload Road underwent a massive refurbishment project during the end of 2010 and the first half of 2011. The result is a state of the art s

Albies Workshop
Member since 10 December 2015
great yarmouth

Albies workshops is based in the heart of Great Yarmouth. we already maintain and run our own fleet of over 140 vehicles. so we know how important it is to keep your car

Lings Hyundai
Member since 16 November 2016
Suffolk

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

Dingle's Toyota (Lowestoft)
Member since 29 June 2015
Lowestoft

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

Blackbelt Diagnostics
Member since 20 February 2012
Lowestoft

Diagnostic technician

Nest Autos Car Repairs
Member since 09 November 2011
Lowestoft

"Nest Autos is a family run business that has been established for 23 years with 24 years experience in the mechanical trade behind us. We offer a personal service to all

Peter Grubb
Member since 09 November 2011
Lowestoft

"Peter Grubb has been established since 1985, providing exceptional garage services to a range of clients. With an extensive amount of expertise and experience at hand, w

Albies Workshops
Member since 01 July 2011
Great Yarmouth

full mot workshop and spray bay facilities

A.D. Pope Vehicle Repairs
Member since 09 November 2011
Lowestoft

"A.D. Pope Vehicle Repairs offers full vehicle servicing, car repairs, diagnostics and MOTs in Lowestoft and the surrounding area. With over 40 years of experience, we ar

Mitchells Lowestoft
Member since 08 February 2017
Lowestoft

We are a main Renault dealership that is able to offer a vast choice of new and used cars. We have a full servicing and repair centre based in Lowestoft and a Minute Fast

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Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Lowestoft

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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 Lowestoft 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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