Kerbed Alloy

GARNETT · Post by **GARNETT** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 6:26 pm

Whilst parking my cc today I heard the stomach churning scrape of a kerbed alloy. I got out and inspected the damage - a small scuff to the alloy 'skin' on the drivers wheel about 15mm long.
when I enquired as to a repair at local centre I was told I would be without the car for 2 days unless I bought a spare from PUG cost Â£85.47 & VAT & tyre. Does two days seem a long time for a surface repair ? does anyone know any repair centres in the Cardiff area? what is involved in this repair ?

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 6:29 pm

Crikey!
To me that sounds like they are making a mountain out of a mole hill!
There is someone here called "wheel repair it" who does this kinda thing for a job so once he logs on I am sure he will tell you.
Shame you werent more local as we are meeting in Essex on the 26th and he will be repairing alloys there!

stephen T · Post by **stephen T** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 7:23 pm

there is a place in bridgend called renowheel and believe me they are good. they come highly recommended and ALL the cruisers in s.wales use them.

wheel repair it · Post by **wheel repair it** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 9:29 pm

2 days,blimey,should only take approx 1 hr

they should repair,reprime,repaint,relaquar,how easy is that

looked up my normal contacts,nobody covers cardiff so suggest going with who stephen said,

any probs,just let me know.

GARNETT · Post by **GARNETT** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 10:30 pm

Thanks for your suggestions - Will give renowheel a shout tomorrow. At least I know what I should be asking for now - and roughly how long it should take

GARNETT · Post by **GARNETT** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 10:35 pm

: One more thing.

If Renowheel is any good should I Expect a perfect' invisible repair or will it look like touching up paintwork with a scratch pen. ?

wheel repair it · Post by **wheel repair it** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 11:00 pm

if it does not look like a new wheel,then DONT PAY

u should not be able to tell where the repair is

stephen T · Post by **stephen T** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 11:59 pm

believe me they are good. they may need the wheel overnight.

Mr_AWOL · Post by **Mr_AWOL** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 11:54 pm

Wheel repair it - how much are your services? i think my alloys are all still shiny immaculate but the wife does drive it too - i thought about buying some steelies so that she could drive in relative safety but am not sure how to approach the subject!

Actually, now i think about it, im sure i heard the mechanic kerb it today after he road tested it - sodding monkeys fitted a new wheel bearing and we guess they didnt tighten the calliper properly so now every time i apply the brakes - CLANK!!!!!