Refurb or Replace my Alloy Wheels?

[redsteveb]

The wheels on my wifes MK4 2.0 GTI are in ok condition but there are signs of corrosion with the paint lifting off in some areas. I've been quoted £60 per wheel (not sure if that was inclusive of VAT or not) to have them bead blasted & then repainted.

So the question is would it be more economical to buy an aftermarket set, or a decent set of 2nd hand ones and flog the ones currently on the car. I only paid £1050 for the car but it's in good condition body work wise, with just the wheels letting down the overall appearance.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts you have,
Steve.

[barrym381]

if they are decent wheels then i would get them powdercoated 

[navmk4gti]

Or spray them up yourself mate.. i did that with my santa monica rims.. cost me 50 quid in total...does take lot of time tho

[redsteveb]

Thanks Barry, I've a few local powder coaters to me, so will visit one next week. I would have given the job a go myself, but the wife needs the car daily, so couldn't have it off the road for the time it would need for a DIY job.