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Old 27th November 2018, 17:04   #21
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Was hoping that the wheels would be ready for today, apparently they can do a same day turnaround if they are powder coated, but alas not, so its Monday.

Will put some pics up when they are on the car.

Got centre caps with the wheels so got hold of some new badges from Jezzer here on forum to finish them off




Just off to poor a large glass of wine for swmbo and explain why we cant pay the mortgage this month.


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Old 27th November 2018, 17:14   #22
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Well, the wheels come back today, not impressed with one of them, even after them telling me that all will be no problem making the look good.

That's disappointing. The top coat looks fine, but it looks like they didn't take enough care with the repair prior to powder coating . Hopefully they can sort it for you.

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Old 27th November 2018, 18:00   #23
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Did they use an angle grinder to "polish up " the rim prior to refurbishing?

I suspect that wheel wasn't prepared at all, or if it was, the "refurbisher" could do with a visit to Specsavers
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Old 27th November 2018, 20:07   #24
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Why are people, in this case 'the refurbisher' so lazy...?

As my primary school teacher used to say 'slap dash!' to those (often me) who rushed or didn't pay attention.

A phrase I now use a lot on my teenagers

I hope they sort it to your satisfaction. Send the missus to sort them AFTER you've told her how much you paid (obviously from a safe distance). If she's anything like my wife she will take out her displeasure on him
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Old 27th November 2018, 20:24   #25
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"Just off to POOR..." Freudian slip, methinks!


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Hi Steve.
Expensive work not to be carried out an 100% standard, hope they sort it for you, as above lazy workmanship on preparation why do some people not take care in what they do ? does not make sense if they have to do it all over again.
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Old 28th November 2018, 08:51   #27
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I took the offending wheel into their reception and dropped it onto the desk, said I wasn't happy with the finish to that wheel.

There was some kerb scuffing to the wheel, pointed it out when I dropped them off...…..not a problem they said.

After some discussion between them all, some in Polish which p****d me off a bit, they said they couldn't fill it close to the rim as when the tyre is replaced it would take the filler off.


I mentioned that a weld and fill would surely do it...…..that's expensive they said. They quoted me a figure when I dropped them off. By this time there was four of them squashed into the small reception, so I said I would come back and discuss things. Going back this morning.


I paid by debit card so cannot stop the transaction or claim off the card people.


Annoying.

Car's going in this morning to get the mechanic I use to fit the two suspension assemblies bought from Mat at DMGRS. Will drop in on the way.
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Old 28th November 2018, 12:16   #28
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......... they said they couldn't fill it close to the rim as when the tyre is replaced it would take the filler off.......
But that's the part of the wheel that normally gets curbed, and other places seem to have no issue in making an effective repair . The 5 serpents I had refurbed by the Wheel Specialist all had curbing damage close to the edge, and all were sorted. Don't know the technique they used, but I suspect it was something more resilient than bog standard filler, as they have all happily survived 2 lots of tyre fitting so far.

They really need to sort this for you.

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Finally got the wheels done to my satisfaction!!

Gave the car a bit of polish and clean inside and out, rather pleased with finish.

Get under the bonnet and make a start on the engine bay next.


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Old 10th December 2018, 14:19   #30
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Finally got the wheels done to my satisfaction!!
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Result!

The car / Serpents look absolutely great Steve.

Have fun under the bonnet!

Cheers

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