hows much should you pay for wheel refurb??

[GuvGTI]

whats a fair price on a wheel refurb? how much issit normally?

Ive got a quote for £375 inc vat for 4 including removal/refit/rebalance of tyres. As they are the only wheels on the car.

Polished lip and black chrome.

what you rekon? i rekon its a touch steep.

[jv]

ouch. 200 quid ish me thinks

[GuvGTI]

i thought as much.

any suggestions jv? London area? its from www.wheelrefurbishing.com

Have heard good things. Not slating them at all. There 2 piece split bbs rx 11.

[jv]

did you speak to Andrew?

[GuvGTI]

i spoke to someone of the phone, but then suggested i sent them an email. Seemed like the main guy, relativly old ish in tone of voice. If i mention anything or possibly put in a word from your behalf on you on my behalf is there anything that can be done?

Would be grately appreciated.

Guv

[...joe]

well on their website it lists £45.50 per wheel for 2 piece + £12 per wheel for black chrome, which makes £230. plus vat £270.25 so i think thats a bit much extra to polish the lips?

fyi i have my centres done in black chrome by them last year and while i was/am happy with the finish its not lasting too well and i'm looking to have them re-done this year.

i don't think dropping names would help!

[jv]

pm'd you guv, never know

[GuvGTI]

Thanks Jv, Yeh i got it. very appreciated.

Joe- thanks for comment. Yeh the gentleman i spoke to said that the prices have risen due to old prices shown. Not sure how much its effecting as the wheels will be on the car if i was to drop it off there.

I was scared of them not lasting, how long did you have them done?
Heard there are procedures and waxing techniques for the wheels? if i was to follow the procedures would that help or did it still happen?

Any pictures before, after and now? that would be great.

Thanks

[...joe]

they haven't been done a year yet. the black chrome is basiclly black powdercoat with a metallic topcoat over the top. its not bad but i have a few spots appearing through the topcoat. i hadn't 'waxed' the painted part as such but i do take bery good care of my wheels.

[GuvGTI]

i see, i didnt want to go too dark for the centres jus slightly darker. Havnt seen many examples, whenever you have time could you pm me a couple pictures if you have any?

thanks