Alloy refurbishment

fergusgo · 17-02-2009, 05:43 PM

Hi guys
The paint on my wheels is starting to wear off (common problem I understand on the CSL alloys!) in certain places and so I thinking about the possibility of having the wheels refurbished.
I would be looking to get these done in the standard colour, but am slightly concerned that the finish and/or colour will not be the same as the original.

Has anyone had any experience of having there alloys refurbed/powdercoated?

Your help would be appreciated....

**Mark CSL** · 17-02-2009, 05:48 PM

fergusgo
I see you are in scotland, There is a grate wheel repairer in edinburgh.
Alloy Master 07821195733
Robert he does Eastern Bmws car wheels
and has the right paint for the csl rims

fergusgo · 17-02-2009, 06:16 PM

Cheers for that Mark, I'm in Glasgow so Edinburgh is not an issue, would rather travel a bit to get the job done properly. I will give Robert a buzz and see what says.
Out of interest have you had some of your wheels refurbed by him?

**Mark CSL** · 17-02-2009, 06:52 PM

Yes he has done wheels for me before spot on

fergusgo · 17-02-2009, 06:58 PM

Cheers Mark - will let you know how I get on. Always good to go with someone who comes recommended!

**Andyk** · 17-02-2009, 07:27 PM

I'm having mine done on Saturday....but I'm a bit far away from yourself.

**Mark CSL** · 17-02-2009, 07:34 PM

Yip andy its a bit far

Still knockhill is on this sat and sun and 5 CSLs going

worth the trip

**AlexGTT** · 17-02-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andyk

I'm having mine done on Saturday....but I'm a bit far away from yourself.

Andy, where are you getting your wheels done? I've just removed the tyres from my spare wheels and they are look like they could do with a make over. I'm possibly thinking a change of colour for them as well.

**Andyk** · 18-02-2009, 06:33 AM

Autoart in Lydney...just around the corner from Simpsons. He has carried out work for Simpsons in the past when hes worked for a Company called C&R then branch out on his own 14 months ago.

He is having the car Saturday and I'll get it back Sunday...I'll let you know what I think and post some pics, but he has a good reputation.

If you do contact him mention me and you may get a better price.

Autoart Bodyshop Ltd - Simon
Unit 5, Watts Industrial Estate, Church Rd, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 5EN
Tel: 01594 844936

sailorbaz · 18-02-2009, 07:13 AM

fergusgo,

I had mine done by a boy in Stirling. Initially I thought it was sh1t hot but the 1st time I took the wheels off to clean them, I could not remove the dirt from the inside on the rim. I could also see the guys finger prints where he'd been lifting them etc. Turned out, he'd baked the wheel after painting but never bothered to clean the inside before baking

And then, after a trackday last year, the wheels became so hot that the paint started blistering from the only wheel that I know has been refurbed and has now flaked off a wee bit. I think I might be looking for someone decent too soon.

Just a few things to be wary off,
Baz

17-02-2009, 05:43 PM	#1
fergusgo Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 19 Casino cash: $2066	Alloy refurbishment Hi guys The paint on my wheels is starting to wear off (common problem I understand on the CSL alloys!) in certain places and so I thinking about the possibility of having the wheels refurbished. I would be looking to get these done in the standard colour, but am slightly concerned that the finish and/or colour will not be the same as the original. Has anyone had any experience of having there alloys refurbed/powdercoated? Your help would be appreciated....

17-02-2009, 05:48 PM	#2
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	fergusgo I see you are in scotland, There is a grate wheel repairer in edinburgh. Alloy Master 07821195733 Robert he does Eastern Bmws car wheels and has the right paint for the csl rims

17-02-2009, 06:16 PM	#3
fergusgo Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 19 Casino cash: $2066	Cheers for that Mark, I'm in Glasgow so Edinburgh is not an issue, would rather travel a bit to get the job done properly. I will give Robert a buzz and see what says. Out of interest have you had some of your wheels refurbed by him?

17-02-2009, 06:52 PM	#4
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	Yes he has done wheels for me before spot on

17-02-2009, 06:58 PM	#5
fergusgo Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 19 Casino cash: $2066	Cheers Mark - will let you know how I get on. Always good to go with someone who comes recommended!

17-02-2009, 07:27 PM	#6
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	I'm having mine done on Saturday....but I'm a bit far away from yourself.

17-02-2009, 07:34 PM	#7
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	Yip andy its a bit far Still knockhill is on this sat and sun and 5 CSLs going worth the trip

18-02-2009, 06:33 AM	#9
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	Autoart in Lydney...just around the corner from Simpsons. He has carried out work for Simpsons in the past when hes worked for a Company called C&R then branch out on his own 14 months ago. He is having the car Saturday and I'll get it back Sunday...I'll let you know what I think and post some pics, but he has a good reputation. If you do contact him mention me and you may get a better price. Autoart Bodyshop Ltd - Simon Unit 5, Watts Industrial Estate, Church Rd, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 5EN Tel: 01594 844936