Wheel refurbishment

[Chris]

Hi, has any one had successful refurbishment of their original pattern Lotus alloys to new standard? I would like mine restored. Recommendations welcome.
Many thanks
Chris

[RichC]

can't tell where you are based ...
wheelworx do a good job
have bases in colchester , ipswich, bury st edmunds
v happy with their work in colchester

[Chris]

Thanks Rich. I live in Cumbria, which is a fair way to travel. However if I can have my alloys looking like new I wouldn't mind travelling. Are there any photos of their finished article available.
Chris

[LaikaTheDog]

Alloy wheel repair in west london (w7 3tu) stripped, balanced powder coated and diamond cut mine and they fitted inner tubes and my new tyres..and they look new !
i think i paid 30 a wheel but it has been a while

I had wheels done for my TVR at diamond alloys near luton and they were good at 35 a wheel including a clear coat over the diamond cut so i never needed to polish the alloy again !

Went to a place near sunbury and they were expensive and unfriendly

my wheels two years on:

[Jason1]

can't tell where you are based ...
wheelworx do a good job
have bases in colchester , ipswich, bury st edmunds
v happy with their work in colchester

Did they straighten them in the end Rich?

[Chris]

Thanks for all the replies fellas. I contacted a company in London who put me in touch with another of their branches in Durham, so not too far to travel.
Many thanks for your help
Chris
PS will post pictures when ready.

[billwill]

Why would Alloy Wheels need inner tubes?

[jono]

...I seem to recall it's due to the bead on these particular wheels whereby the tyre can 'roll' and release pressure?

[theelanman]

https://www.citywheelrefurbishment.co.uk/

I have used these guys on several cars......although standard road cars and single colour alloys....?20 a rim

I use Paisley freight to shift them and ?30

so at ?20 a wheel and ?30 postage its ?110........not bad for 4

Ive never asked them about 2 colours.......technically the spokes should be diamond cut so you would only need the wheels painting black...........

when I had mine done for the +2 I used a local guy and he painted silver over black......and charged me for the privilege

just a thought

cheers
G

[Chris]

Hi Laika. Your wheel photo looks good, has the spinner been restored or replaced.
Cheers
Chris