alloy wheel refurb - Page 2

Gman2 · 30th September 2009, 19:41

The place in Blackpool appears to have a good reputation but as I understand you have to wait for them to have your style of alloy in stock refurbed before you can do the biz - you can't swap styles. Unfortuantely mine aren't listed.

Having done some digging on this recently it would appear that the proper jobs are wet painted and a trusted place nearish to me starts at £85 per corner - so for 18" I bet it's closer to £100! Powder coating is cheaper starting at approx £50 but may not last the course. I'm getting a recommended bloke in Wakefield to look over mine on Friday but at the outset he did say that MG wheels are poorish quality and can present a few refurb probs

I understand the coating on the MG wheels did not extend to the back hence the flaking and bubbling. On the other hand the Unions on the R75 are far superior so the finish must be different

Gman2 · 2nd October 2009, 12:35

Been to the guy and Wakefield who in turn advised me to go to Metal Magic in Barnsley. The low down is for a tyres off service involving strip down, light blast, wet paint back to the original colour and balancing and all turned around in the day is £235 incl! Knock £40 off if you leave the car with them for a few days - seems quite a good deal so I'll be booking for November.

Bobon · 2nd October 2009, 16:52

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Originally Posted by johnpilky

hi,thanks for that.have been in touch with them about my grid spokes.none in stock at present.looks like i am waiting for a while.can you tell on the rims if they have had any kerb damage or have they been fully repaired,regards.

I had my wheels swapped there a few weeks back and they are like new.They are not set up yet to produce refurbed wheels because of a move.I'm sure there is a backlog too so i would say you will have a long wait.
Imo it is well worth the wait the car will not be off the road and the wheels they do are pristine.Also if you can get to Blackpool fitting is free.

johnpilky · 2nd October 2009, 18:12

hi,thanks for the reply.looks like i will have quite a wait then,but by your reply it sounds as though it is worth it,regards.

johnpilky · 6th March 2010, 09:18

hi guys,just been up to px to exchange my gridspokes.anyone thinking of exchanging their wheels should take a look at this place.the gridspokes are top quality and they have a few more different patterns in stock.well worth the trip up to blackpool,regards.

6th March 2010, 09:18	#15
johnpilky Loves to post mg zt 160+ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: wigan Posts: 398 Thanks: 55 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	px wheels blackpool hi guys,just been up to px to exchange my gridspokes.anyone thinking of exchanging their wheels should take a look at this place.the gridspokes are top quality and they have a few more different patterns in stock.well worth the trip up to blackpool,regards.

30th September 2009, 19:41	#11
Gman2 Posted a thing or two ZTT+ 1.8T, mgf 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 28 Thanked 65 Times in 42 Posts	The place in Blackpool appears to have a good reputation but as I understand you have to wait for them to have your style of alloy in stock refurbed before you can do the biz - you can't swap styles. Unfortuantely mine aren't listed. Having done some digging on this recently it would appear that the proper jobs are wet painted and a trusted place nearish to me starts at £85 per corner - so for 18" I bet it's closer to £100! Powder coating is cheaper starting at approx £50 but may not last the course. I'm getting a recommended bloke in Wakefield to look over mine on Friday but at the outset he did say that MG wheels are poorish quality and can present a few refurb probs I understand the coating on the MG wheels did not extend to the back hence the flaking and bubbling. On the other hand the Unions on the R75 are far superior so the finish must be different

2nd October 2009, 12:35	#12
Gman2 Posted a thing or two ZTT+ 1.8T, mgf 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 28 Thanked 65 Times in 42 Posts	Been to the guy and Wakefield who in turn advised me to go to Metal Magic in Barnsley. The low down is for a tyres off service involving strip down, light blast, wet paint back to the original colour and balancing and all turned around in the day is £235 incl! Knock £40 off if you leave the car with them for a few days - seems quite a good deal so I'll be booking for November.

2nd October 2009, 18:12	#14
johnpilky Loves to post mg zt 160+ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: wigan Posts: 398 Thanks: 55 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	hi,thanks for the reply.looks like i will have quite a wait then,but by your reply it sounds as though it is worth it,regards.