Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Rickmansworth

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Top garages for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Rickmansworth (52 found)
The MOT Centre
158 Jobs Completed
Piner
4.3 / 5

Based in Hatch End, The MOT Centre has a team of expert mechanics on hand to deal with all your car repair requirments. Our repair service uses the most up to date tools

EDS MOT AND SERVICING
320 Jobs Completed
Watford
4.7 / 5

Dear Customer, Here at EDS we undertake all kind of work on any vehicle make and model, from a basic service to engine replacement. We offer a range of services li

RF CARS & REPAIRS LTD
8 Job Completed
Watford
5.0 / 5

Here at RF Cars & Repairs, We pride ourselves on the positive feedback and return business of our customers. We are a Watford based garage who specialize in vehicle

Sonny Autos
2 Jobs Completed
Watford
5.0 / 5

I am fully trained and qualified VAG technician, I specialise in Audi, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen. I work in a fully approved Volkswagen dealership, using only VAG approv

MTS VEHICLE SERVICES LTD
7 Job Completed
watford
5.0 / 5

MTS Vehicle Services Ltd We are a local garage located in Watford Business park.We are operating 7 days a week from 9.00am am till 6.00pm. We provide a wide range of se

Steven Eagell Toyota (Watford)
5 Jobs Completed
Watford
5.0 / 5

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

G Tyres (Retail) Ltd/ AUTOCREW
5 Jobs Completed
Middlesex
5.0 / 5

"We are one of the largest wholesaler and fitters of part worn tyres in UK. We also supply and fit new tyres.In addition to tyres our able technicians carry out followin

ProAlfa Ltd.
3 Jobs Completed
Watford
4.5 / 5

"ProAlfa is an independant Italian car specialist based in Watford, Hertfordshire. Our workshop specialises in Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, FIAT, Abarth and other Italian car ser

PMC of Pinner
1 Job Completed
Pinner
4.0 / 5

"PMC of Pinner is a family owned and managed vehicle service and repair centre for all makes and models of vehicles. We have been established for over 20 years operating

Tower Hill (Chipperfield)
Member since 17 November 2015
Kings Langley

Whatever you expect or think you know about Kia, we go one step further. It proves our fixation with quality - it explains why so many people choose our cars, and why we

Renault Watford
Member since 08 February 2016
WATFORD

We are a Renault and Dacia main dealer with the knowledge, specific tooling and diagnostic equipment to efficiently repair and maintain all Renault and Dacia vehicles. Co

Spire BMW & MINI Watford
Member since 22 September 2014
WATFORD

"BMW & MINI Watford Service and Parts has the full range of Dealer facilities to BMW Standards, We are able to complete Diagnostic and specialist programming repairs

Hilliard Cars
Member since 15 August 2013

Mobile mechanic

Hyundai Watford
Member since 16 November 2016
Watford

Family owned business representing Hyundai UK in the north west of London and Watford. We have customer satisfaction at the heart of everything we do. We believe in givin

Ferndown Motor Services
Member since 02 February 2018
Northwood

Ferndown Motor Services is a family run business which has been trading since 1967. We took over this garage in 2009 from the original owners, however, we appreciate the

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Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Rickmansworth

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How much does Alloy Wheel Refurbishment cost in Rickmansworth?

The cost of servicing, MOT and repairs differ across the country and Alloy Wheel Refurbishment is not any different. Labour rates will be higher or lower depending on where in the country you are. Take a look below at the average quote in Rickmansworth for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of our top car makes.


Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Cost by Car Make in Rickmansworth
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Mercedes£172.16
BMW£194.20
Volkswagen£193.48
Vauxhall£200.47
Audi£193.11
Volvo£259.55

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 25/01/2024 and 24/04/2024.

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 Rickmansworth 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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