Re: [doc] question about refurbing alloys

[Phil Peters <PhilPeters@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve,

Sorry for the delayed reply. I had a similar experience when I went to A1 wheels. It's a bit of a rag-tag set-up and I know what you mean about the staff:

When I took my wheels in, I asked them what colour options they could offer (hoping that they'd be able to match the shade of silver exactly). The guy just said "Well, you just want 'em refurbed don't you? There's nothing more to it than that. Â200 cash. Pick 'em up next week." 

They came back as good as new and the shade is spot on. I'm not sure if they were wet sprayed though. The only reason I stuck with them was because I knew from other customers that they have a good reputation. 

Lap-tab is just off the M6 near Spaghetti junction isn't it? I have heard they are pretty good. Let us know how you get on.  

Cheers,

Phil Peters
VIN# 4400

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On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:50:09 -0000 , "blackaddertoo" <blackaddertoo@xxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>Hi Phil
>
>i did try there...they did not seem really interested...chap was 
>outside having a fag waited ten minutes then claimed he did not know 
>i was in there (i'd pulled up with a front wheel in my hand!).
>
>he said he was not sure he could do it, because of the splines.
>he would have a go at Â65 a wheel, just did not inspire confidence.
>maybe you had a different chap or its changed hands.
>
>i've took it to lap-tab in birmingham.
>
>Do you know if yours were wet sprayed?.
>
>Regards
>
>Steve
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>--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Phil Peters <PhilPeters@...> wrote:
>>
>> Steve,
>> 
>> Try A1 wheels in Wolverhampton. They are located near the 
>roundabout on the ringroad where the tram goes across. Got my wheels 
>done there in 2002 for ÃÂ200 cash and the finish is absolutely 
>superb.
>> 
>> In can send you some photos off-list if you want. 
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Phil
>> 
>> -----------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:45:11 -0000 , "blackaddertoo" 
><blackaddertoo@...>  wrote:
>> >Hi all
>> >
>> >having my alloys refurbed now and have had a paint match done on 
>one.
>> >
>> >now, i am having them powder coated to a close grey as possible 
>> >(slightly darker-only just)
>> >shall i leave them slightly darker or use the paint match and wet 
>> >spay after?
>> >
>> >now is best to powder coat and should they be lacquered? (ie 
>should 
>> >they have a hi gloss?)
>> >
>> >has anyone tried to wet spay theirs? (the workshop say wet spray 
>is 
>> >difficult with these.
>> >
>> >the powder coat could not be matched exactly hence why i bought 
>the 
>> >two pack.
>> >
>> >just wasn't sure of the best way to finish and want them to last 
>the 
>> >next 25 years!.
>> >
>> >Regards
>> >
>> >Steve
>> >vin 1621
>> >on axle stands, one space saver and one vauxhall wheel!
>> >
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