Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Otley

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Top garages for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Otley (174 found)
PKA Automotive
12 Jobs Completed
keighley
5.0 / 5

GFmotorsport
17 Jobs Completed
Leeds
5.0 / 5

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

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

KDP AUTOS
184 Jobs Completed
Leeds
4.9 / 5

We are a small dedicated experienced team that are happy to help with all your motoring needs. We have over twenty years combined experience in the motor industry, All p

Tyre Trax Bradford Ltd
5 Jobs Completed
Bradford
5.0 / 5

Tyre Trax Bradford Ltd are your local independent tyre specialists, dedicated to putting your needs first. With access to a huge range of premium, mid-range and value tyr

Autobodyz
7 Job Completed
Keighley
5.0 / 5

Here at Autobodyz car body repair Keighley we understand having a accident is a stressful situation, Which can be made more stressful in the wrong hands. You need a repai

Marshall Honda Harrogate
6 Job Completed
Harrogate
5.0 / 5

Honda Harrogate is part of the Marshall Motor Group which is the second largest privately owned dealer group in the UK, servicing and repairing all vehicle makes and mode

AUTO SAFETY CENTRES LEEDS
5 Jobs Completed
LEEDS
4.5 / 5

We are a vehicle repair fast fit centre just outside Leeds City Centre facing Yorkshire TV on Burley Road. Our services include M.O.T.'s, servicing, tyres, exhausts, trac

G.S Motors
8 Jobs Completed
Meanwood
5.0 / 5

We are a well-established garage in the north of Leeds, which offers car repairs in Headingley, Meanwood and further afield, such as in West Park, Woodhouse and beyond. G

EGS Motors
3 Job Completed
IDLE
5.0 / 5

"EGS MOTORS is a family run garage, started in 1985. We have worked hard building up our business, based on customer satisfaction with repetitive trade in both car sales

Northcliffe Motor Services Ltd
3 Jobs Completed
SHIPLEY
5.0 / 5

"We are an independent car & light commercial vehicle repairer - we can do servicing and MOTs. We are an RAC Approved Garage, and a member of the Good Garage Sche

Aviary Autos
2 Job Completed
Leeds
5.0 / 5

Aviary Autos has been established over 40 years and for the last 13 years has traded from its present place of business on Tong Road in Armley.Our quality workmanship and

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Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Otley

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3.00

2 reviews

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 Otley 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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