Wheel refurb - which way to go and where? - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

RadoGTST · 26th April 2012, 08:22 PM

I need my TE37s redone in gloss black, they have couple of really small scratches to be taken care of and to be repainted after.

I was thinking to powder coat them because of durability of this finish (paint is flaking off my wheels now, such a bad job was done previously on them) but I'm open to other options too.

So after calling few companies today, I found this - Premier Wheels
Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Custom Alloy Wheel Gloss Paint Repair

Anyone ever heard about them? Reason I'm asking is they quoted me £55+VAT a corner (powder coat), which is way below other offers I had (around 80-90+VAT for painted wheels), way too cheap not to be suspicious, but you never know...

Any other places someone could recommend around London, Surrey, Berkshire?
I'm in west London by the way.

Cheers

wildboy · 26th April 2012, 08:26 PM

I had my 3-piece lmgt1's powder coated for £60 a corner.
Sounds about right for powder coating.

Mookistar · 26th April 2012, 09:09 PM

I'll be collecting my Wheels from Lepsons next. I'll post pics when I get thm

RadoGTST · 27th April 2012, 11:10 AM

Been to their website, all looking good, it's just a bit to far. Their price + petrol + time spent = go for a local massively overpriced but still very good place. Need to look a bit more.

Or paint them myself...

tonigmr2 · 27th April 2012, 11:26 AM

Think I paid around 50-60 a wheel to black gloss powder coat my TE37s up in Bucks, doesn't sound out of the ordinary. (Mine were good for 2 years and just sold them still good btw).

RadoGTST · 27th April 2012, 11:44 AM

Always thought it's the other way round for some reason, that powder coating will be more expensive because (in theory) it should last longer.
Thanks, these prices make more sense now lol

drewzer · 27th April 2012, 12:42 PM

Powder coat is the way to go, had mine done in sparkle metallic silver 2 years ago and still look like brand new! Just give them several coat's of wax before you fit them for the first time and they will last for ages, if you keep them reasonably clean.

dragerboy · 27th April 2012, 12:46 PM

I used these a couple of years ago. Finish was top notch and still looking great

Wheels Works UK | Alloy Wheel Refinishing. Full factory refurbishment, powder coat, wetspray and custom finishes | Contact Us

simon tompkins · 27th April 2012, 02:06 PM

spit and polish in tonbridge or lepsons both very capable wheel refurb specialists.

simon

willrobdon · 29th April 2012, 07:38 PM

Excellent info. That means I can powder coat my LMGT4's without wrecking them.

ferruh4real · 29th April 2012, 08:40 PM

anyone know where i can get the wheels sandblasted in london?

i found a metalwork powdercoating company who will powdercoat my wheels but they insist on having them sandblasted before

RadoGTST · 29th April 2012, 09:11 PM

Found someone in north London, after a long chat I knew he knows his stuff very well, if they're any good we'll find out next week.

pupsi · 30th April 2012, 11:45 PM

I have AMG split rims on my E500 and the outer rings on 2 of them need straightening, they're buckled, (caught the kerb a couple of times) any recommendations as to whom i should use?

GTR Cook · 1st May 2012, 10:34 AM

Had a set on the Clio powder coated gloss black by Lepsoms in gillingham.

Very good finish and very durable so far.

They should also be able to sort your wheels pupsi.

Mookistar · 3rd May 2012, 05:37 PM

Well. This is what mine were like

And this is them now

An absolutely amazing job. They look like new. So so chuffed

Mook

26th April 2012, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
RadoGTST RadoGTST is ... Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 442	Wheel refurb - which way to go and where? I need my TE37s redone in gloss black, they have couple of really small scratches to be taken care of and to be repainted after. I was thinking to powder coat them because of durability of this finish (paint is flaking off my wheels now, such a bad job was done previously on them) but I'm open to other options too. So after calling few companies today, I found this - Premier Wheels Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Custom Alloy Wheel Gloss Paint Repair Anyone ever heard about them? Reason I'm asking is they quoted me £55+VAT a corner (powder coat), which is way below other offers I had (around 80-90+VAT for painted wheels), way too cheap not to be suspicious, but you never know... Any other places someone could recommend around London, Surrey, Berkshire? I'm in west London by the way. Cheers __________________

26th April 2012, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
wildboy wildboy is looking for more horses Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lowestoft Cars owned: R32GTR Posts: 957	I had my 3-piece lmgt1's powder coated for £60 a corner. Sounds about right for powder coating. __________________

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Mookistar Mookistar is nearly up to 20,000 posts Site Admin. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: www.askmook.co.uk Cars owned: Mookra and R33 GTR Posts: 19,837	I'll be collecting my Wheels from Lepsons next. I'll post pics when I get thm __________________ Support the forum by Supporting our Sponsors. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Please note, I cannot help you with GTROC membership enquiries.

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RadoGTST RadoGTST is ... Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 442	Been to their website, all looking good, it's just a bit to far. Their price + petrol + time spent = go for a local massively overpriced but still very good place. Need to look a bit more. Or paint them myself... __________________

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tonigmr2 tonigmr2 is ssshhhh! Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Herts Cars owned: MR2 TC, MR2 MK3, R34GTR, Disco3 Posts: 9,593	Think I paid around 50-60 a wheel to black gloss powder coat my TE37s up in Bucks, doesn't sound out of the ordinary. (Mine were good for 2 years and just sold them still good btw). __________________ UK R34GTR V-Spec :) Girls drive GTRs too!!

27th April 2012, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
RadoGTST RadoGTST is ... Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 442	Always thought it's the other way round for some reason, that powder coating will be more expensive because (in theory) it should last longer. Thanks, these prices make more sense now lol __________________

27th April 2012, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
drewzer drewzer is going RB30 soon! GTR Register User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 856	Powder coat is the way to go, had mine done in sparkle metallic silver 2 years ago and still look like brand new! Just give them several coat's of wax before you fit them for the first time and they will last for ages, if you keep them reasonably clean. __________________

27th April 2012, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
dragerboy dragerboy is enjoying American Dad GTR Register User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Horsham, West Sussex Cars owned: 200sx S14 Posts: 234	I used these a couple of years ago. Finish was top notch and still looking great Wheels Works UK \| Alloy Wheel Refinishing. Full factory refurbishment, powder coat, wetspray and custom finishes \| Contact Us __________________

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simon tompkins simon tompkins is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: kent Cars owned: r34gtt Posts: 259	spit and polish in tonbridge or lepsons both very capable wheel refurb specialists. simon __________________

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willrobdon willrobdon is hardcore BNR32 Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dorset Cars owned: BNR32 GTR , Mondeo ST 2.2 Posts: 2,583	Excellent info. That means I can powder coat my LMGT4's without wrecking them. __________________ GTROC Area Rep - South West BNR32 GTR My build: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

29th April 2012, 08:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
ferruh4real ferruh4real is tryin to slow down.. GTR Register User Join Date: May 2007 Location: London Cars owned: r33 Posts: 77	anyone know where i can get the wheels sandblasted in london? i found a metalwork powdercoating company who will powdercoat my wheels but they insist on having them sandblasted before __________________

29th April 2012, 09:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
RadoGTST RadoGTST is ... Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 442	Found someone in north London, after a long chat I knew he knows his stuff very well, if they're any good we'll find out next week. __________________

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pupsi pupsi is RIPs BUILT TWEENIEROB INSTALLED AND MAPPED. New Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West London Cars owned: GTR R33. Posts: 3,329	I have AMG split rims on my E500 and the outer rings on 2 of them need straightening, they're buckled, (caught the kerb a couple of times) any recommendations as to whom i should use? __________________

1st May 2012, 10:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
GTR Cook GTR Cook is loving Stoptech's GTROC Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kent Cars owned: R34 GTR Posts: 950	Had a set on the Clio powder coated gloss black by Lepsoms in gillingham. Very good finish and very durable so far. They should also be able to sort your wheels pupsi. __________________

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Mookistar Mookistar is nearly up to 20,000 posts Site Admin. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: www.askmook.co.uk Cars owned: Mookra and R33 GTR Posts: 19,837	Well. This is what mine were like And this is them now An absolutely amazing job. They look like new. So so chuffed Mook __________________ Support the forum by Supporting our Sponsors. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Please note, I cannot help you with GTROC membership enquiries.

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