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Offline Henners

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Alloy refurbishment mk7 GTI
« on: 29 September 2024, 12:36 »
Looking to get all my standard 18 Austin alloys refurbished as they have been curbed one too many times. What is my best way of going about this and is it and how much should it cost?

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Re: Alloy refurbishment mk7 GTI
« Reply #1 on: 29 September 2024, 14:11 »
You need to find a good alloy wheel reburishment  business best to see some of their work first  and decide if you wanted painted  or diamond cut finish   As for price   Where you are based  haven’t a clue   Loads of pictures on here. From people who have got them done   

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Re: Alloy refurbishment mk7 GTI
« Reply #2 on: 29 September 2024, 15:12 »
@Henners; Bear in mind that with diamond cut alloys, they can usually only be refurbished a maximum of twice with a diamond cut finish because the refurbishment process involves cutting away a layer of alloy from the face of the wheel. More than twice and the structural integrity of the wheels can be compromised if they were to be diamond cut a third - or more - time(s). The options are then to either have them powder coated or replace them.

As @Toeman has said, find a reputable alloy wheel company; ideally one whose sole business is refurbishing alloy wheels with their premises fully equipped to do work to an OEM as-new finish. As for cost; some alloy refurbishers’ websites used to include a price list for the different sizes and finishes, but they don’t seem to do that now. From memory, around 4-5 years ago, for a good reputable company producing top quality work to refurbish a 18” diamond cut alloy would have typically cost in the region of £100 - £120 plus VAT. It will undoubtedly cost more now. Some companies also charge extra to remove and refit the tyres.

One company that gets positive mentions on various car forums is Lepsons (www.lepsons.com) who I believe are reputed to be one of the best wheel refurb companies in the UK. They are based in Gillingham in Kent and have been in business many (20+?) years. Lepsons now also have a second premises in Wolverhampton. They will also arrange a courier service if you you don’t live near either of their premises. You may have companies that are more local to you though so do an internet search, review any local companies websites and also ensure you check out any customer reviews to get an idea of the quality of their work.
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Re: Alloy refurbishment mk7 GTI
« Reply #3 on: 30 September 2024, 13:59 »
I'm going to do mine myself and keep them as winter wheels.

Local place changes £110 per wheel for diamond cur refurb. CM wheels are £500 for Pret reps, so it seemed a no brainer...

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Re: Alloy refurbishment mk7 GTI
« Reply #4 on: 30 September 2024, 14:26 »
I'm going to do mine myself and keep them as winter wheels.

Local place changes £110 per wheel for diamond cur refurb. CM wheels are £500 for Pret reps, so it seemed a no brainer...

Isn’t that £500 per wheel?
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Re: Alloy refurbishment mk7 GTI
« Reply #5 on: 30 September 2024, 15:58 »
At CM Wheels it's £500 for a set of 4.
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Re: Alloy refurbishment mk7 GTI
« Reply #6 on: 30 September 2024, 16:19 »
At CM Wheels it's £500 for a set of 4.

Just sussed that in the last minute, look great value compared to a refurb.
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Re: Alloy refurbishment mk7 GTI
« Reply #7 on: 30 September 2024, 19:50 »
Thanks all for the helpful replies, I'm based in Hemel Hempstead if anyone knows any local reputable dealers?

I don't know how many times they've been done before, I got it when it was only two years old directly from VW so I assume not more than one refurbishment so far. Looks like a good reputable company will be my best bet, and if they need doing again in the future, perhaps just get new Austins or Prets instead.
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Re: Alloy refurbishment mk7 GTI
« Reply #8 on: 30 September 2024, 20:50 »


I got my original brescias  refurbed  for 60 quid per corner so don't rule them out    I dud gi for a powder coated finish  rather than the original diamond cut tho

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Re: Alloy refurbishment mk7 GTI
« Reply #9 on: 30 September 2024, 20:52 »