Mucus72 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi folks, I have minilites in various condition, all of which are tatty enough to consider refurb. I'm based in Loughborough, does anyone know a great place in reasonable striking distance and a rough cost per wheel? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccconn Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Im just having my car totally re sprayed by Sutton Coachworks near Cambridge and they are doing my minilites for 30 quid a wheel but they may be because of the re spray? So far they have been brilliant chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 17, 2014 Member Share Posted September 17, 2014 What's include in that, please? Repair, paint, powder coat? Thanks Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Have a look at City Powder Coaters in Birmingham. Not a recommendation, but Ive heard them mentioned here over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 17, 2014 Member Share Posted September 17, 2014 *arrowup*Yes, they were very cheap. But I think there were contradictory messages about quality, and whether they were still in business. Anyone dealt with them recently? Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 17 Sep 2014 19:14:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I read nothing but bad things about City in Birmingham when I googled them. I don't think they're in business anymore. I had very good service from JVL but they're nowhere near Cambridge. Edited by - Peter De La Mare on 17 Sep 2014 18:56:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Dr Alloys near Lichfield did a very nice job on my Caterham alloys. Acid dip Media blast Repairs Powder coated Sprayed Lacquered £50 per wheel but they were in a very bad state prior to the rework. If yours are a better starting point it may be less. Took about 2 weeks but that was mainly because of his workload. I'd happily reccommend the workmanship as a satisfied customer. Edited by - IanL on 18 Sep 2014 07:15:59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucus72 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks Ian. Litchfield isn't too far away for me and that's what I'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klunk Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I realise Mucus72 is now sorted, but just wanted to add a quick note re City Powdercoaters. They were certainly in operation a few months ago when I had a couple of sets done. The quality of finish depends on the state of the rim taken in. They don't repair the alloy (at least not for £20; there maybe other options) and corrosion may not all be removed. I was pleased with the outcome as I was looking for a tidy up on a set of cheap rims, but appreciate they are not up to a 'concours' standard. You pays your money......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Called 'em 5 mins ago and they're still going strong Did a great job for me 2 years ago on some really dirty/corroded rims...and at £20 a go, what's not to like? I'll be using them again in the next few weeks 😬 Paul Edited by - Paul McKenzie on 18 Sep 2014 13:07:32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 18, 2014 Member Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks. Did you find a working version of their website? Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 No just called them and they confirmed £20 a wheel as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuB Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Have had 2 sets of 15" Anthracites refurbed by City Powdercoaters and they did a great job both times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garibaldi Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I have taken 5 sets of wheels to City Powder Coaters (Audi A4, Mondeo, Caterham and Esprit) and, though no repairs were required, the quality of the finished product was excellent. Unbelievable given the price of £20 a wheel (depending on size) and better than a refurbisher local to me who charges 4 times that. I filled the estate with as many sets as would fit to make the trip worthwhile. I can not comment if a big repair or heavy corrosion are an issue but light corrosion/tatty wheels came up a treat Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 20, 2014 Member Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks everyone, that's very helpful. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeMan Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Do these places removerefit the tyres or do you have to take them bare? I'm in Surrey, near GuildfordCamberley and have a set of minilites that are starting to peel and bubble, so could do with a tidy. But I don't have any stands, so removing the wheelstyres and being without them for a while would be a real pain. Just dropping the car off for the day would be the ideal, do such places exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felixgogo Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Jonathan,You could try Jeff Fowkes Wheels in Ibstock - a bit nearer, I used to have all my after market wheels and tyres sorted there, but admittely that was years and years ago - as all my recent cars I have kept on their original wheels. He advertises refurbhment as a service.Jeff Fowkes Wheels Ltd., Station Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6JJ. T: (01530) 263111, F: (01530) 262584http://www.fowkesauto.com/alloy-wheel-refurbishment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Reeves Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 not much use to you but for others down south...I have just had www.smartalloys.co.uk to do someCooper S wheels.done at home, Copthorne Sx, and a superb result. I did have a SEAT Exeo done a couple of years ago which is why I called them back.Around £50 a wheel inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeMan Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Alan, please can you check that web address, it isn't working for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair B Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I recently got the wife's Fiesta wheels done through Speedy Wheels (branches in Leicester and Nottingham), the wheels went off for powder coating refurbishment, with laquer finish and the result was excellent. The price of £50/wheel included tyre removal and fitting and running around on their wheels/tyres for about a week whilst the work was organised. But I wouldn't recommend their tyres for a seven http://www.lotus7.club/sites/all/libraries/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/wink_smile.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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