Possibility / method of home refurb

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wilbo

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 Berkshire
I have just purchased a set of 17" 103 style alloys from ebay with the intention of fitting my winter tyres to them. I got them for £90 and was fairly chuffed with that. Problem is they are quite kerbed. Initially I thought as they are only winter wheels, it would not bother me but I would like them to look reasonably decent.

I am therefore considering refurbing them either myself or professionally, however if I tackle them myself, it will be the first time I have ever done anything like this. Is it difficult and are there any how to threads?

Below are some photos of the kerb damage, all of it appears to be on the surface with no chunks missing or anything like that. The paint has lifted from a few of the spokes too.





 
They looked kerbed quite bad so depends how good a finish you are after. A lot of work for diy.

You could get them done for around £55+vat per wheel or maybe less depending where you live.
 
srhutch said:
They looked kerbed quite bad so depends how good a finish you are after. A lot of work for diy.

You could get them done for around £55+vat per wheel or maybe less depending where you live.
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They are quite bad, just don't know how some people manage it! Maybe the professional route is the way to go, do they charge dependent on the extent of damage or does it tend to be a flat rate? I am in Berkshire.
 
Quite kerbed indeed. :cry:
That is a lot of work they look like they need shot blasting to remove oxidation as well.
 
3rd pic down,is that a split on inner edge of spoke or is it a build up of dirt?
 
Lynchy said:
3rd pic down,is that a split on inner edge of spoke or is it a build up of dirt?
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Just dirt, I had just cleaned them roughly so there is loads of dirty water in the corners. Checked them for splits / cracks and found none.
 
That's good,it's a lot of work to refurb if you don't have the right tools.If funds are ok pay a couple of hundred and get them done properly
 
Lynchy said:
That's good,it's a lot of work to refurb if you don't have the right tools.If funds are ok pay a couple of hundred and get them done properly
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Thats probably the best idea, I need to get the tyres swapped with a set I have on some other alloys so could hopefully get this done at the same time.
 
They look pretty bad for a home makeover , get some prices for a pro job otherwise you could easily waste £60/£70 on paints/lacquer & prepping stuff
 
andysat said:
Bloody ell!-do some people use their wheels as a guide to parking at the kerb? :cry:
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I know, I am really gutted that I didnt ask for close up photos and bidded on impulse. Tempted to not even bother fitting them and to try and buy some others, as I will have to pay to get my winters fitted to them anyway.
 
wilbo said:
andysat said:
Bloody ell!-do some people use their wheels as a guide to parking at the kerb? :cry:
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I know, I am really gutted that I didnt ask for close up photos and bidded on impulse. Tempted to not even bother fitting them and to try and buy some others, as I will have to pay to get my winters fitted to them anyway.
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From past experience these look beyond powdercoating as they appear to require some prep/filler ? This itself could lead to a refurb cost of £200/£250 ?
I have a couple of sets of 17inch Z4 alloys on the go right now , May be able to work something out ? 8)
 
Remove the tyres, and use an electric sander with 80 grit paper on the kerbing. When its reasonably smooth apply some bodyfiller. Rub down with 180 grit, then prime damaged areas. When dry wet flat the whole wheel with 800. Apply basecoat then lacquer.
 
I did a DIY wheel job took bloody ages. Mostly by hand and I did polish the faces so more work than your planing. I would say power tools are a must. Unless you have lots of time and high boredom fresh hold!
 
Wheels that look that bad could well have taken a couple of big knocks so you should check that they are true as well.
 
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