The Process
Although we do cater for cosmetic repairs to Alloy wheels, minor scratches and scuffs, we would recommend a full refurbishment.
Below is a brief description of our process for a complete wheel refurbishment.
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The tyre is removed and inspected for any damage or excessive wear. If there is a problem with the tyre we will contact the customer imediately to give them the choice of finding a replacement themselves or having us supply a replacement.
All weights, valves and decals are removed and the wheels are inspected for cracks, stress fractures, dents or buckles. We will advise the customer of any wheels we feel are unsafe or to expensive to repair. |
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The wheels are then chemically stripped to remove all the old layers of paint, lacquer, primer and any brake dust.
They are then placed into a wash machine to remove any traces of paint and chemicals left from the stripping leaving a totally clean and contaminant free wheel. Once we have force dried the wheels the surface is keyed to to accept the primer paints. |
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Any damage to the wheel is repaired at this stage. For more seriously damaged wheels the area will be filled with aluminium weld and finished to it's original shape and profile. |  |
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Powder primer is now applied over the entire wheel providing a tough and super smooth base. Once applied, we reheat the wheels to cure the powder primer. |
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Next is the colour, Wheelworx uses manufacturers colours to get the perfect match, but you don't have to stick to your manufacturer's colours at all. If you would like a custom finish we can change the colour of your wheels to almost any colour you choose, even two tone if you want. |
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Powder Lacquer is applied as a final protective coat and the wheels are heated again to cure. This is extremely hard wearing and protects your wheels from the elements and aids in keeping your wheels clean and dust free. |
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After they have cooled we refit the tyres and balance them using stick on weights on the inside of the wheel If the vehicle is on-site the wheels are re-fitted and torqued to the correct measurement. |
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Wheelworx Wheel Refurbishment Centre - Wheel Exchange Programme
With our Wheel Exchange Programme, we hold some wheels in stock already refurbished ready to go.If you are unable to leave your car with us for two days and we have a set exactly the same as yours, and they must be genuine manufacturers wheels without any bends or cracks, then you can drive in and we will swap your tyres on to our set and that's it,we keep your wheels to put back into stock.
We obviously don't keep every type of wheel in stock but are always looking to add to our stock if you have a set of wheels you wish to sell then please contact us to see if there what we are looking for.
Loan wheels
Alternative to the wheel exchange is where have loan wheels to fit most common makes of cars which we can fit to your car while we refurbish your wheels which means you can carry on with your life while we make your wheels like new again. Note: There is a small charge for this service