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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: C4 on 12 March 2009, 23:42

Title: refurb and restoration prices?
Post by: C4 on 12 March 2009, 23:42

hi everyone!

I will soon be spending some greens on refurbishing wheels and the car body but as i've never had this done before i was wondering if you guys could gimme some help and opinions.

1) Does anyone know the price of refurbishing alloy wheels? i dont even know if my wheels are refurbish-able because they're so weathered the alloy paint coating is flaking off and i can actually pick bits off! can it be fixed? i think its rusty too  :sad:

2) the body (mainly the front arches) have rust on them and will need to be rust treated and repainted from the most inner layer. Is this a very expensive procedure? if anyone can recommend a nice place near the south (very very south of england then that would great thanks.

has anyone here had this work done on their pride and joy? all experience and views are welcome as i'd like to know what to look for and the price range, thanks in advance  :smiley:

Title: Re: refurb and restoration prices?
Post by: lookoutsmudger on 13 March 2009, 10:40

Have a look at these people. Recommended by a couple of people on here and will give you some idea of cost  :smiley:


www.spitandpolish.co.uk

Title: Re: refurb and restoration prices?
Post by: mb on 13 March 2009, 18:39

Another recommendation for wheels http://www.wheelrefurbishing.com

Title: Re: refurb and restoration prices?
Post by: ub7rm on 13 March 2009, 20:41

Is there not a warranty on the bodywork? 6 years or something?  A rusty mk5 sounds a bit suspicious - has it been in an accident?

Title: Re: refurb and restoration prices?
Post by: dan_apps on 13 March 2009, 20:48

i'd be very concerned if my mk5 developed rust, they afterall at the oldest only 3 yrs old  :undecided: what is the history, did you buy privately?

Title: Re: refurb and restoration prices?
Post by: Dogbucket on 13 March 2009, 21:37

He is probably taking about a mk2 or something, but anyway

Wicked Wheels in Crawley did all 4 on my R32 for £55 + VAT per wheel in a day.

Chemically stripped
Bead blasted
Repaired
Powder coat primer baked on
Silver top coat and lacquer baked on
Refitted to car

Title: Re: refurb and restoration prices?
Post by: C4 on 14 March 2009, 04:40

Thank you very much for all the suggestions, looks like the wheels will be sorted first.

Sorry guys i didnt fully explain myself, my MK5 gti is immaculate, the restoration work is actually for a very very old merc of mine  :embarassed:
I know its a gti forum but the info i gather here will be good for the golf in later years too  :smiley:

Thanks again fellas, C4

Title: Re: refurb and restoration prices?
Post by: DanoGTI on 14 March 2009, 07:45

That's a relief!!!LOL!! My "awoooga" alarm went off then :grin: Was a bit concerned about the whole paint thing then....

Anyhoo, can't comment on the wheels but FWIW, my mate has a BMW 330ci (01). It's started to get some bubbling on the front wheel arch. Just coming through now.
The car's in silver and that seems to be the hardest thing - paint matching. So I'm guessing on an older car, it would be even harder.

Oh, and it's costing him over £700 to sort it out.

Personally, I'd source a used wing :grin:

Dan :)