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Wheel refurb cost
wombat - 22/10/11 at 06:58 AM

Whats the going rate for wheel refurb?

DixieTheKid - 22/10/11 at 07:28 AM

£25 a corner.£50 if they need polishing.

snapper - 22/10/11 at 07:33 AM

It's about £40 where I am

snakebelly - 22/10/11 at 07:38 AM

had 2 sets donw by these guys so far, fine job, but they dont repair cracks or buckled wheels just re powdercoating

http://www.citypowdercoating.co.uk/

Myke 2463 - 22/10/11 at 08:20 AM

fullprint on here www.tpcs-magnesium-refurbs.co.uk

DixieTheKid - 22/10/11 at 08:59 AM

A1 Powdercoats

fullpint - 22/10/11 at 09:22 AM

You will find that costs per unit can vary a lot. I've heard about people who offer a £20 per wheel price
I'm not sure how they can do it at that price but each to there own. I'm sure that they lose out on this but must gain on other services.

UncleFista - 22/10/11 at 10:22 AM

quote:
Originally posted by wombat
Whats the going rate for wheel refurb?


Depends where you are...

wombat - 22/10/11 at 10:33 AM

Thx guys.
So thinking locost....
Rub them back to bare metal, fill imperfections with liquid metal type ish product, then powdercoat ?

Nick DV - 22/10/11 at 11:28 AM

quote:
Originally posted by DixieTheKid
A1 Powdercoats


Did this company used to be Trestrans, or are they still around?

Cheers, Nick

fullpint - 22/10/11 at 07:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by wombat
Thx guys.
So thinking locost....
Rub them back to bare metal, fill imperfections with liquid metal type ish product, then powdercoat ?

If you are going for powdercoat mate they should be chemically stripped and the blasted. You wont be able to get a good bare metal finish by rubbing. Surface must be very clean and grease free for powdercoat to take.
Let us know the end result..

Steve Hignett - 22/10/11 at 07:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by wombat
Thx guys.
So thinking locost....
Rub them back to bare metal, fill imperfections with liquid metal type ish product, then powdercoat ?


Rub out imperfections, fill with filler, and paint with silver (or white, or dark grey etc) from a spray can... If same colour, you could use 2 or 3 large tins from Halfords. If changing colour, more like 4 tins needed. Halfords spray paint is a little dear, but you get what you pay for...