Sheefa Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Hi all, After about 2 weeks of calls, quotations and hassle! I've finally got my car to an alloy wheel repair and refurb place in the West Midlands. Those of you may recall I had a crash and mangled one of my alloys. Anyway, I tried 5 garages on Monday day to see if they could remove my locking wheel nut (as I lost the fitment socket!) and they all failed . These included: Kwik Fit AA Services Garage Solihull Retail Park Plume Tyre and Wheel Specialists Greswolde Garages Dorridge Autos So, today I went to see a guy called Alan who owns a small wheel refurb garage in Bordersly Green located on Burbridge Way, Unit 6. He managed to remove the nut without fuss and has quote me £40 to fully resphape, weld and powder coat my wheel. I'm not sure what the results will be but I do have every faith in this man and at those prices............ I've been quoted between £100 - £175 everywhere else. Pic of wheel with damage. Will update everyone tomorrow when I get the alloy back all done. Watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Bloody hell thats cheap Greg! You bringing the car over to the rolling road on Sunday? Would like to take a look at his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Excellent, lets hope the results are good. I've got badly scuffed alloys all round on my car and was needing somewhere to go. There's A1 wheels in Wton but they're expensive. Let me know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Bloody hell thats cheap Greg! You bringing the car over to the rolling road on Sunday? Would like to take a look at his work. Burna, sorry bit of thread hijack but where you going for the RR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Burna, sorry bit of thread hijack but where you going for the RR? Here Conrad http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=76414 All the spaces have gone but I think some reserves have opened up, you would have to check with S7EVE. If you're not even interested in running at least try and pop over for a burger or two from the BBQ Hope to meet you Sunday. Hijack over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Cheers mate, would loved to have come Sunday but away for weekend. Me and a few mates want our cars Dyno'd but Thor is fully booked on Saturdays for at least a month. Just on line to Weston now to see if they can fit us in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Speak to Ibrar at Pro Alloys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 i'm almost surprised that alloy is fixable the way it has broken the centre piece like that! Hope this guy does a good job for you mate PS, i'd cry if that happened to one of mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Hi Bruna, Car will be at Chris Wilsons buddy as obviously need the other bits checked first - intercooler, suspension etc. Steve said he'd give me a lift down to meet you boys though so hopefully that's still on! Steve ?? Hope alls cool mate. The rim wasn't cracked Stonkin - that's just where the air valve goes mate They're all like that. It's just the lip that's badly damaged and touching the tyre wall. Got a nearly new Pirelli P-zero with about 6-7mm tread for £30 all in too 255/40/17 - nice Will keep you all updated and see you there Burna and Co at the Sol RR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Yeah keep up us dated mate! yeah would love to see what the finished job is like for my own wheels!yt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 i was always under the impression you should never weld wheels for the simple reason that it makes the wheel much weaker? and heaven forbid it lets go when your at speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Double check for stress fractures - I can see some but it may just be cracks on the paint/laquer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I take it they are fake split rims them. The reason you were quoted £150+ per wheel is they probably thought that the wheels were real split rims which require alot more work to repair. £40>£45 per wheel is about right for a non split rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Got the alloy back on Saturday and he did a fantastic job. Don't get me wrong, it's not a class A premium job and I wouldn't recommend him for expensive £1000+ alloys, but if you need one repaired for low cost with very little giveaway that it's ever been damaged then do it! Apparently it's fine to weld an alloy as long as the damage is fairly superficial and the actual rim lip itself is still intact (even though it's bent slightly). I'd never push my car at silly speeds anyway. Pics to follow shortly after I get my car back from Chris with the crash damage report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo51 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 PICS PICS please! as i have the same prob and need my wheels refurbing desperado!! Have you got a number for this guy please? Thanks - im glad hes done a good job for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hi Voo, Yep. The lad's name is Alan and his garage is in Bordersley Green. I haven't got his number to hand, Chris Wilson has my car and the receipt is in there. I'll dig it out when I get it back. He's done a very good job though. He said they could refurb for £30 per wheel and powder coat for an extra £10 too. Mention my name anyway, Greg (Black Sup) as I said I'd try and bring some business his way and he'll sort out members on the forum. Will PM you his number when I have it. Cheers and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo51 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Thankyou so much!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 You're welcome! Also, try giving Sweeney Sherlock a ring on 0121 753 0960 as I've heard they're brilliant. They don't do repairs, but they do refurbs. Based in Birmingham btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Another company for alloy refurbs in Brum is "Lap Tab" they do a good job and are quick. Just off junction 6 of the m6 on Gravelly hill. CLICK ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Another company for alloy refurbs in Brum is "Lap Tab" they do a good job and are quick. Just off junction 6 of the m6 on Gravelly hill. CLICK ME Yep, lots of people have also recommended them Colin including Pete. However - they DO NOT do split rims or buckled alloys so keep that in mind. Only refurbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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