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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Enforcer on 10 June 2010, 17:37

Title: Alloy refurb midlands
Post by: Enforcer on 10 June 2010, 17:37: Hey Chaps,

Any recommendations for alloy refurb (18inch monza) in the midlands? I want the finish to be OEM.

Tried A1 Wheel Renovation but they charge about £95 per wheel or something - any cheaper altenatives?

As a side point - does anybody know what lepsons / spit & polish charge?

Sorry for so many questions, as I get up to speed hopefully I can help others.

Thank you
Title: Re: Alloy refurb midlands
Post by: robern2 on 10 June 2010, 17:43: Is that price definitely correct for A1 wheels ?
My wife's are going up next week for refurb, admittedly only 16 inch diameter but there prices were better than lepsons, pristine etc, may be worth double checking.
Title: Re: Alloy refurb midlands
Post by: luvmygti on 10 June 2010, 17:44: Try Pristene wheels in MK,

A mate of mine had some 20" oz wheels done there and did an awsome job. I gave them a call about mine I think they have a flat rate for 18 Monza's they will also pick them up & deliver them back when done.
Title: Re: Alloy refurb midlands
Post by: Enforcer on 10 June 2010, 18:05: Robern - yes unfortunately, the only saving grace is they loan you a spare set of wheel, but nearly £400 for the 4 alloys seems very expensive?

Luvmygti - thanks - I'm just working out how to send 4 alloys - poss have my car up on bricks!
Title: Re: Alloy refurb midlands
Post by: DMcG on 10 June 2010, 19:17: I can vouch for Lepsons v. good finish. can't help with the price though as I didn't pay!
Title: Re: Alloy refurb midlands
Post by: Enforcer on 10 June 2010, 21:43: Thanks chaps - when you send the alloys off do you have spare wheels to stick on, or do you leave the car on axle stands?
Title: Re: Alloy refurb midlands
Post by: Mortimer Hill on 11 June 2010, 08:56: I used spit and polish, via a local tyre supplier. Took about 1 week, and cost £200

Excellent result

I had a spare set of wheels that were on the car while the originals were being refurbished
Title: Re: Alloy refurb midlands
Post by: Enforcer on 11 June 2010, 12:28: Quote from: Mortimer Hill on 11 June 2010, 08:56
I used spit and polish, via a local tyre supplier. Took about 1 week, and cost £200

Excellent result

I had a spare set of wheels that were on the car while the originals were being refurbished

Thanks chap - that's the kind of price I was expecting! I think I'll call them and buy some axel stands in the meantime !
Title: Re: Alloy refurb midlands
Post by: luvmygti on 14 June 2010, 09:41: Quote from: Enforcer on 10 June 2010, 18:05
Robern - yes unfortunately, the only saving grace is they loan you a spare set of wheel, but nearly £400 for the 4 alloys seems very expensive?

Luvmygti - thanks - I'm just working out how to send 4 alloys - poss have my car up on bricks!

Oh yeah :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes: