FAQS

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the difference between a full refurbishment and a smart repair?

 

  Smart repair


  •   Quick
  •    Efficient
  •    Small - medium repair from curbs /scuffs
  •    Budget friendly
  •    Perfect if you are not keeping the car

 

Process –


  • Collection and delivery (available on request) or you can visit our Sheffield workshop
  • Wheels removed from vehicle
  • Tyre popped off bead
  • Removal of damage
  • Prep the face of the alloy
  • Repaint and relacquer the face
  • Quality assurance checked tyre refit
  • Alloys put back onto the vehicle

 

  Full refurbishment


  • Factory finish
  • Full colour changes
  • Durable finish
  • 12 months warranty
  • Free loan wheels when having all four wheels refurbished
  • Corrosion prevention

 

Process


  •   Collection and delivery (available on request) or you can visit our Sheffield workshop.
  •   Loans wheels fitted free of charge if you are having a full wheel refurbishment on all four of your wheels*.
  •   Wheels are removed from the vehicle and tyres, weights and valves are removed too.
  •   Alloys are dipped into a chemical stripping bath to remove all current paint, dirt and grime bringing the alloy back to the bare aluminium.
  •   After chemical stripping, the wheels are washed and put into the preparation system where all corrosion and damage are repaired and treated and     then the alloys are shot blasted to ensure the alloy is clean again.
  •  Next, the wheels go through a comprehensive three-coat oven process. This includes both powder and water-based products that are applied to     ensure the perfect colour is achieved - which can be back to the manufacturers colour coding, one of our standard colours or a striking custom   colour of your choice.
  •  Alloys are then lacquered to a finish of your choice, this could be high-gloss, satin or matt finish.
  • All our wheels are quality assurance checked by an experienced team member before your tyres are re-fitted, balanced and refitted to your vehicle (if applicable).
  • Free loan wheels when having a full refurbishment, if loan wheels are damaged (curbed) charges may apply. Not applicable for smart repairs.

 

 

I need my vehicle; do you offer a courtesy car?


No, we offer free loan wheels when having a refurbishment on all four wheels so you’re not without your vehicle whilst we work on your alloys, when not having the same day turn around appointment, if damaged charges may apply.


Can you refurbish split rims and/or motor bike wheels?


Yes, we can refurbish split rims and motor bike wheels.


What is a diamond cut wheel?


Diamond cut alloy is when the wheel is professionally CNC machine finished removing the top layer of the aluminium to give a two-tone effect of coloured inserts and silver face


Can you supply and fit tyres?


Yes, when having a full refurbishment tyre removals and fitting is included in the price.


How can I book in?


You can contact us using any email or number on our contact page here.


What is the difference between standard colours / OEM and custom colours?


Our standard colours are white, black, silver, gold, gunmetal grey and anthracite.


OEM colours are to match the manufacturers colour

We have a wide selection of custom colours such as candy, pearlescent, iridescent, metallic, sparkle, shimmer, transition colours, neon, chrome, shadow chrome or if you would like a colour with extra sparkle our luxury range may be for you


My tyre fitter mentioned corrosion


Corrosion can happen behind your wheel even if it hasn’t been curbed or damaged, it may even look fine from the alloy face. corrosion can cause tyres to leak air. With our full refurbishment we remove corrosion and prevent it returning with 12 months warranty given


Do you weld cracked alloys?


Yes we do and have vast experience with cracked alloys.


Do you repair buckles?


Yes, we can straighten buckled wheels / flat spots to prevent vibration, wheel wobbles, leaking air from pothole damages or alloy curbing.

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