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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Mr Lees on 16 March 2009, 12:55

Title: ouch !!! what to do!
Post by: Mr Lees on 16 March 2009, 12:55
Wife was kindly run off the road on a narrow lane, by some arse ignoring the right of way signs, ( no she didnt get the reg!  :angry: ) kerbed the front alloy badly, spoken to a guy in Wakefield that said between £60 - £80 as by the sounds needs machining, this about right ?, he is the only one I can find who can do the finish ( 18" monza II ). BUT he did say cant promise the finish will be identical to others due to machine angle etc etc.... will it matter, be noticable etc,  or should I just hunt EBAY for new wheel.. thanks
Title: Re: ouch !!! what to do!
Post by: nige_s on 16 March 2009, 13:32
Sounds about right to me.
Title: Re: ouch !!! what to do!
Post by: neo66 on 16 March 2009, 17:59
Feel the pain, I encounter ignorant drivers all the time, which come way too close to me which makes me mad!
I was absolutely furious last week as I curbed my first alloy! I've heard the Monza II's are quite expensive from the dealer
BUT a company called spit and polish are supossed to be quite good at refurbing them, Im waiting for a reply from them about cost etc.
Title: Re: ouch !!! what to do!
Post by: mb on 16 March 2009, 19:46
Spit & Polish never did get back to me so went to http://www.wheelrefurbishing.com

Very pleased with their work.  Second wheel in with them now.  Costing me £55 a wheel.
Title: Re: ouch !!! what to do!
Post by: AlanD on 17 March 2009, 11:40
^ sounds a bit cheap, is that for 18' or 17' Monza?
Title: Re: ouch !!! what to do!
Post by: neo66 on 17 March 2009, 12:01
spit and polish never bothered replying to me either- obviously dont want any business! Screw em I say!
May use Smart rimz in west sussex, Dunno it there any good!!......????
Title: Re: ouch !!! what to do!
Post by: mb on 17 March 2009, 17:48
^ sounds a bit cheap, is that for 18' or 17' Monza?

18" Monza II's