Wheel Refurb

[pDkALO]

I know it's slightly off the original topic of wheel companies west of London, but on the back of an earlier response, in my experience Spit & Polish in Tonbridge do a nice job on a full 'factory' refurb of strip, paint and oven bake finish (2-3 days) - local dealer also uses them. Agreed that a mobile service isn't a patch on the full workshop job if you want it to last - it's the oven bake process that will make the big difference

Worth noting though that S&P couldn't quite get a perfect match for the Audi satin titanium finish - colour was spot on, but lacquer not quite as matt as original, so looked slightly different depending on the light. I found this out when I used them a few months back to sort one wheel of my black edition A3 that a certain well known national tyre fitting company (who will remain nameless...) had made a mess of on a Friday afternoon - made no difference to me as it just meant that the tyre people had to pay for all 4 to be done to match

They quote £80 a corner, but I recently twisted their arm and they agreed £260 for all 4 for a factory refinish from silver to titanium on my Avus Avant (or indeed any other vulgar colour I could think of!) - still mulling it over....

[spikeyboy101]

When i had my S4 done at Lepson i first went over for them to look at the wheels - they could tell that they had been referb already.

I was then given the option of what colour and finish i wanted - OEM or any other colour - was recommend Silver Chrome to go with the other Chrome on the car - was then shown a set already done.

Had the wheels done in Silver Chrome - which was slightly lighter and more shiny than OEM - but fitted the car well.

Her are some pics: http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=92142

For a bit of History the guy that set up Lepsons used to work for Spit and Polish in Tonbridge.

[PJC]

I'm sorry Pete,but them prices are a joke,no way would i pay that,ok im fortunate that i get a lot done so get looked after.
I would be charged £50 each inc vat tops.

I would cetrainly try to get there prices down,maybe they start high to see if anyone is daft enough to pay it.

Remember we are in tough times so most people will expect you to haggle

Best of luck with that one as they were really busy when I had mine done last year.

Worth getting new valves too when you have them done.

[Jules]

I'm sorry Pete,but them prices are a joke,no way would i pay that,ok im fortunate that i get a lot done so get looked after.
I would be charged £50 each inc vat tops.

I would cetrainly try to get there prices down,maybe they start high to see if anyone is daft enough to pay it.

Remember we are in tough times so most people will expect you to haggle

Best of luck with that one as they were really busy when I had mine done last year.

Worth getting new valves too when you have them done.

They will be if you all go there lol.

I dont pay more than £50 a wheel unless there split rims.

I was just saying its always worth an ask for a discount,if not then people must have money to throw away

[PJC]

I had five done, I said I would pay cash, they wouldn't budge on the price.

[spikeyboy101]

Just curious Jules - but what do you get for the £50 you pay ? IE what process does the wheel go through ?

[Jules]

As I said earlier I get a lot done,at least 5 sets a year plus probably another dozen or so friends I send.
They do what everyone else does,fully acid dipped,any kerbs etc filled and then painted very well.

Then tyres fitted and rebalanced.

I'm only having a slight dig as I think anyone charging over 60pound a wheel for a simple design like the RS
Is taking the pee a little.

But I suppose I shouldn't get involved as it's not me paying the extra money

[mikeypur]

Can anyone recommend somewhere in the north east Scotland area? Or indeed th whole of Scotland for me?

[spikeyboy101]

"at least 5 sets a year"

damn you hit the curbs alot

[Jules]

"at least 5 sets a year"

damn you hit the curbs alot

No i dont,i swap wheels alot and have 4 cars.
Only kerbed one wheel in the last 3 years

My black ones are already booked in to be changed and the lambo ones on the passat are also going in to be changed,i am also looking
for new sets for both cars.
But the RS ones will only be for winters

some of my previous wheels in the store room


Name the wheels anyone if your bored,4 sets in total but ones pretty hidden

[sonny]

Bloody hell Jules your rooms looks like my spare bedroom haha