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Jul 23, 2007 12:51:13 GMT
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Ive got a set of 16inch alloys for the volvo knocking about in the shed and its about time I got them fitted. They need a good refurb though to remove kerbing and corrosion. Ive had a quote from Lap Tab in Birmingham and they want £40 a rim + VAT. I'm sure I had some done at a place in Bilston for about £25 per rim but I cant be bothered to go that far.
Anyobdy know of a good company in the Stoke on Trent/Staffs/ South Cheshire areas?
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES.
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bstardchild
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Jul 23, 2007 13:32:05 GMT
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Ive got a set of 16inch alloys for the volvo knocking about in the shed and its about time I got them fitted. They need a good refurb though to remove kerbing and corrosion. Ive had a quote from Lap Tab in Birmingham and they want £40 a rim + VAT. I'm sure I had some done at a place in Bilston for about £25 per rim but I cant be bothered to go that far. Anyobdy know of a good company in the Stoke on Trent/Staffs/ South Cheshire areas? Yellow Pages (or Sand/grit blasting Most places that do that also do powdercoating and once you've blasted something you need to coat it quick!! Thats where I'd be looking anyway
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Jul 23, 2007 14:56:09 GMT
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Is powdercoating better than a conventional wheel refurb? Ive had it done before and was impressed with the results.
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES.
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Jul 23, 2007 15:00:49 GMT
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I did my own 'powder coating' using talc once, my rims smelled nice but to be honest it all blew off once I got up to about 170 mph. Not recommended.
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bstardchild
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Jul 23, 2007 15:07:35 GMT
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I did my own 'powder coating' using talc once, my rims smelled nice but to be honest it all blew off once I got up to about 170 mph. Not recommended. ;D
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bstardchild
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Jul 23, 2007 15:08:42 GMT
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Is powdercoating better than a conventional wheel refurb? Ive had it done before and was impressed with the results. It's all I ever get done Hard durable finish Only time it's a problem is if you have a polished rim section or want a combination of colours then you have to go with wet paint
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Jul 23, 2007 19:11:58 GMT
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The lotus steels on my escort are powder coated, great finish but they do tend to crack around where the wheel nuts tighten on to them.
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Jul 23, 2007 19:15:33 GMT
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Ive looked at the wheels today and noticed one seems to have some damage to the outer and inner rim, like the cars been for a trip over a kerb at some point, they're both outwards a little, the inner seems to have pushed the "wall" of the wheel in with it, not by much but it needs to be repaired. I guess a powdercoating firm wouldnt have the facilities to repair damage like this.
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES.
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Jul 23, 2007 23:01:24 GMT
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id go with any of them. alloy repair over here can vary from £50-£150 per WHEEL.
failing that, get them shotblasted, enjoy the finish of chemical metal, and paint yourself...
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