Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Caterham

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Top garages for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Caterham (67 found)
Crs Autos
163 Jobs Completed
Croydon
4.9 / 5

Customer care is our top priority servicing all makes and models to keep you on the road safely. Free vehicle pick up and drop off should you require Prices we quot

Power Evolution Performance
115 Jobs Completed
Surrey
4.3 / 5

- We specialise in BMW, MINI & German motor vehicles. - All makes and models welcome. - N47 & M57 Diesel timing chain specialists.

Elite Garages Caterham
88 Jobs Completed
Caterham
3.1 / 5

Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite

CHEAM AUTO SERVICES t/a (S.M AUTO SERVICES)
6 Job Completed
Carshalton
5.0 / 5

We are a local community service that looks after all of your motoring needs within a friendly and local environment ​ We were Based in the Sutton & Cheam area but

South East Customz
55 Jobs Completed
Croydon
4.9 / 5

South East Customz as seen on TV! You Dream It _ We Create It! Auto Repairs & Modification Centre based in the heart of South East London. Specialising in Acci

B&W Motor Company.
58 Jobs Completed
South Croydon
4.0 / 5

Welcome to B&W Motor Company From our convenient location in South Croydon, we aim to offer our customers peace of mind that we can cater for all aspects of maintain

DK AUTOS LIMITED / DK PAINT AND REPAIR
7 Job Completed
Caterham
4.0 / 5

DK Autos specialise in all aspects of vehicle repairs, servicing and MOT's, with 24hour recovery breakdown service. We offer a vehicle collection and return service for

Clearitout Ltd T/A London Mobile Mechanics
9 Job Completed
Wallington
5.0 / 5

Mobile Mechanics covering London and Surrounding areas. Fully kitted out workshop on wheels! Able to quote for all types of mechanical work! Any time, any place, anywhere

Cartricity
43 Jobs Completed
Purley
3.5 / 5

Here at Cartricity we are specialists in Volkswagen and Audi services and repairs. We always work focusing on the precise mechanical standard of your Volkswagen or Audi.

VGS
5 Job Completed
Croydon
5.0 / 5

VGS is an Volkswagen & Audi Group specialist. We specialise in Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda. Typically, Our customers come to us as an independent Volkswagen Gr

MW Automotive
1 Job Completed
Croydon
5.0 / 5

"We offer a fully Mobile Service to suit our customers, work can either be carried out at your home or work place depending on which you prefer. We carry out all repairs

Hcs Autos
Member since 17 July 2019
Croydon

We are a VW/BMW specialist that carry out any work that needs doing, taking care with our work, making sure the work is carried out quickly and efficiently. With many ye

Ancaster Hyundai - Croydon
Member since 31 May 2016
CROYDON

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

Jemca (Croydon)
Member since 29 June 2015
Croydon

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

Abbey Toyota (OTSO)
Member since 29 June 2015
Redhill

Abbey Toyota offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on hand to ensure you a

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Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Caterham

Average rating for  Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Caterham bookings

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How much does Alloy Wheel Refurbishment cost in Caterham?

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 Caterham for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of our top car makes.


Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Cost by Car Make in Caterham
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Mercedes£113.17
Audi£135.61
BMW£114.93

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 29/12/2023 and 28/03/2024.

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 Caterham 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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