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Dodgy Alloy Refurb?
- Thread starter Pedro
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Black Gold Trophy
This is a f*cking outrage, I've been f*cked over by wicked wheels/wheel works UK, I thought about taking my wheels to the wheel specialist instead, but that's clearly not a good idea!
First pic is where the paint has reacted or has been sprayed on too heavily, and the second pic is where the prep has been rushed, looks like filler that has been applied too thin and then sanded down leaving a dip.
F*cking awful tbh!
First pic is where the paint has reacted or has been sprayed on too heavily, and the second pic is where the prep has been rushed, looks like filler that has been applied too thin and then sanded down leaving a dip.
F*cking awful tbh!
Black Gold Trophy
In my mind, second rate (well fourth rate if I'm honest, I've refurbed wheels in my garage that look better than that) work like that should not leave their premises, that is not a minor blemish but a major defect in the work.
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I had exactly the same with some Cup turinis a few years ago from lab tab, full of drips, flies etc/ Ebayed them in the end and bough a new set lol. (ps 182 cupped wheels look better)
I still have those in my consevetory. and tbh im strugling to see which ones look better.
Just got back and they are going to refurb 3 or the 4 alloys (the one is fine)
Also the center caps will be re lacquered.
I think i may have accidently put these guys in a bad light. They are very professional in what they do it just seems i have ended up with a bad batch. They are doing all they can to remedy this issue without any quarrels.
Pretty happy with how things are moving forward at the moment.
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To be fair they were in pretty bad shape but the faults are on both ends.
Some theirs and some of the Alloys.
They quickly recognised the problems and are going to be sorted.
Some people have totally over-reacted in this thread and I don't think appreciate what work goes into refurbing.....i.e a lot of time.
Granted it was not a first rate job in places, but it's hardly a disgrace as some people have hinted.
Glad you've got it sorted and it's reassuring to know some companies are extremely accomodating to their customers and are happy to sort out issues asap.
Granted it was not a first rate job in places, but it's hardly a disgrace as some people have hinted.
Glad you've got it sorted and it's reassuring to know some companies are extremely accomodating to their customers and are happy to sort out issues asap.
cheaper than them direct (£170 for a set of 16's with me)
i never let wheels leave i'm personally not happy with, but on the down side, if the wheels are s**tters to begin with there's only so much that can be done, Pedro did mention his wheels were pretty bad when he originally bought them, the wheel specialist will tell you the same, if their badly corroded etc etc then there's only so much that can be done
i never let wheels leave i'm personally not happy with, but on the down side, if the wheels are s**tters to begin with there's only so much that can be done, Pedro did mention his wheels were pretty bad when he originally bought them, the wheel specialist will tell you the same, if their badly corroded etc etc then there's only so much that can be done
Black 197
FF RB 182
That's unusual. I know for a fact Brian at the Leeds franchise of The Wheel Specialist wouldn't send wheels out like that.
In the picture below, sometimes you get that happen due to the corrosion, as sometimes not all the corrosion can be removed fully. Also, some finishes do create that sort of effect occasionally(such as flash chrome and black chrome) as it is a wet paint applied over powdercoat, then a powder lacquer applied over the wet paint.
In the picture below, sometimes you get that happen due to the corrosion, as sometimes not all the corrosion can be removed fully. Also, some finishes do create that sort of effect occasionally(such as flash chrome and black chrome) as it is a wet paint applied over powdercoat, then a powder lacquer applied over the wet paint.
Black Gold Trophy
Oh I'm sure you're an expert and you've refurbed many sets of wheels!:rasp:
I have also refurbed a set myself and I know just how much work it is, however professionals use tools that significantly cut down the man hours required, yet I can usually get a better finish :S
This is because companies get greedy and all they care about is volume rather than quality and reputation.
The wheel specialist seem to be handling this in a fair manner, however wheelworks uk (see my thread in the traders section) were very unprofessional and have no desire to deliver a quality service.
Agree with you there! Did a set by hand and a set by air tools! My god how much easier it is with an air sander
