lloydie15

I need some advice on getting my alloy wheels looking like alloys again, they are currently covered in baked on brake dust. I have tried to clean them up but they still look filthy.

any ideas? Can i get them refurbished if so how much?

h8nsk

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HI M8 GOOD QUESTION, I AM CURRENTLY SAVING LIKE A MAN POSSESED MY TYRES ARE NEERLY SHOT HENCE THE PRESSURE TO GET SOME NEW WHEELS FOR SUMMER USE & WILL BE WANTING TO REFURB MY OLD WHEELS WITH IDENTICLE SIMPTOMS TO YOURS. SO C'MON GUY'S GIVE US THE LOW DOWNTHIS MUST BE A COMMON FAULT WITH SUBARU WHEELS ?

TonyNesta

Where are you based guys ? I know a good one near Liverpool/Manchester ?

T

SlowBoy

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You can get them refurbed, which involves repairing any scratches and scuffs (even serious ones) and repainting, to your choice of colour. Costs varies across the country, but for a 17" wheel I paid £45, from Pristine in Milton Keynes. Many of the larger companies like Pristine will have a network of local agents, often your local tyre fitter, and will arrange collection and return to and from their premises.

Alternatively, there are mobile guys who will do the work from the back of their van. Many people have used this type of service and been satisfied, but I'd prefer to have them sent to a 'proper' facility, if you know what I mean.

lloydie15

Thanks for advice, £45 per wheel seems ok, well defeinatley cheeper than a new set of wheels. I'm based in Sussex (Brighton) so if anybody knows somewhere in the area please let us know.

Cheers

gavnnik

If they are just dirty rather than scuffed/kerbed you could try getting them shotblasted.

Take a look in Yellow Pages.

No idea of costs - I had the bull bars on my jeep done so I could get them re-coated and it was £15.