Wheel refurbishment

PostPost by: Chris » Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:44 pm

Hi, has any one had successful refurbishment of their original pattern Lotus alloys to new standard? I would like mine restored. Recommendations welcome.
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PostPost by: RichC » Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:22 pm

can't tell where you are based ...
wheelworx do a good job
have bases in colchester , ipswich, bury st edmunds
v happy with their work in colchester
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PostPost by: Chris » Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:37 pm

Thanks Rich. I live in Cumbria, which is a fair way to travel. However if I can have my alloys looking like new I wouldn't mind travelling. Are there any photos of their finished article available.
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PostPost by: LaikaTheDog » Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:41 pm

Alloy wheel repair in west london (w7 3tu) stripped, balanced powder coated and diamond cut mine and they fitted inner tubes and my new tyres..and they look new !
i think i paid 30 a wheel but it has been a while

I had wheels done for my TVR at diamond alloys near luton and they were good at 35 a wheel including a clear coat over the diamond cut so i never needed to polish the alloy again !

Went to a place near sunbury and they were expensive and unfriendly

my wheels two years on:
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PostPost by: Jason1 » Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:57 pm

RichC wrote:can't tell where you are based ...
wheelworx do a good job
have bases in colchester , ipswich, bury st edmunds
v happy with their work in colchester


Did they straighten them in the end Rich?
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PostPost by: Chris » Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:00 am

Thanks for all the replies fellas. I contacted a company in London who put me in touch with another of their branches in Durham, so not too far to travel.
Many thanks for your help
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PS will post pictures when ready.
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PostPost by: billwill » Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:37 pm

Why would Alloy Wheels need inner tubes?
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PostPost by: jono » Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:04 am

...I seem to recall it's due to the bead on these particular wheels whereby the tyre can 'roll' and release pressure?
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PostPost by: theelanman » Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:39 am

https://www.citywheelrefurbishment.co.uk/

I have used these guys on several cars......although standard road cars and single colour alloys....?20 a rim

I use Paisley freight to shift them and ?30

so at ?20 a wheel and ?30 postage its ?110........not bad for 4

Ive never asked them about 2 colours.......technically the spokes should be diamond cut so you would only need the wheels painting black...........

when I had mine done for the +2 I used a local guy and he painted silver over black......and charged me for the privilege

just a thought

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PostPost by: Chris » Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:50 pm

Hi Laika. Your wheel photo looks good, has the spinner been restored or replaced.
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