Wheel repair in Sydney

[bfi2906]

Anyone know much about repairing the paint on our wheels?

When I had new tyres fitted, the "monkey" that fitted them has messed up the paint on 3 of the wheels. In reality, it just "crushed" the paint, so now you can see the undercoat.

I did point it out to the tyre place, and after some resistence, they acepted responsibility, and offered to get it fixed. However, that'd involve 3 trips (and it's not close). And I'm sure their fix would be done with price as the sole criteria. Quality wouldn't come into it.

I know places like AlloyPro in Artarmon do a great job, and they strip the tyre off, and refinish the entire wheel, including rebaking it. But that's $320/wheel.

Is there a way to get somone to either touch it up, or "blow in" the colour, and get a decent quality result? Acknowledging that it probably won't be as good as a "full" job, like AlloyPro.

And if so, does anyone know someone that does it well in Sydney, for a reasonable price.

Tia.

[Mulsanne]

I have used Magman at Punchbowl before with good results. He is very reasonably priced too.

(I have no affiliation with the workshop, just a happy customer).

[JB4-335]

Call my brother-in-law. Mobile Wheel Tech on 0434940069. Great mobile service. Mention my name and he'll give you a better deal.

Edwin

[Zuzu]

Quality Auto Refinishing Milperra..

Nigel..0404-198186

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http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...606023&page=13

[bfi2906]

Thanks guys - appreciate the leads.

[Edi-no-son]

I've heard good things about this place:
http://www.mobilealloywheelrepairs.com.au/
His charge was $140/wheel for mine.

Good thing is he can do the job on the car without taking the wheels off, and is mobile.
Dunno what he does, but the images he shows are pretty magical!!

[froop]

Not sure if you're still looking but I had my 4 wheels painted at a place called Custom Wheels in Lansvale. Looks heaps dodgy cos he has his workshop in the garage of his house but it cost me $100 per wheel to strip and paint.

I had 1 wheel welded because a rock punched a hole right through my alloy, all 4 wheels repaired for buckling and the 4 wheels painted all for $700.

They did a good job too. Quite happy with the quality.

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by froop

Not sure if you're still looking but I had my 4 wheels painted at a place called Custom Wheels in Lansvale. Looks heaps dodgy cos he has his workshop in the garage of his house but it cost me $100 per wheel to strip and paint.

I had 1 wheel welded because a rock punched a hole right through my alloy, all 4 wheels repaired for buckling and the 4 wheels painted all for $700.

They did a good job too. Quite happy with the quality.

You gotta really like your wheels when a new set from Jason is circa 1k

[froop]

Originally Posted by pavo335

You gotta really like your wheels when a new set from Jason is circa 1k

Love em.

[AYEDEE]

Originally Posted by froop

Not sure if you're still looking but I had my 4 wheels painted at a place called Custom Wheels in Lansvale. Looks heaps dodgy cos he has his workshop in the garage of his house but it cost me $100 per wheel to strip and paint.

I had 1 wheel welded because a rock punched a hole right through my alloy, all 4 wheels repaired for buckling and the 4 wheels painted all for $700.

They did a good job too. Quite happy with the quality.

Hey reviving this old thread.
So i hear Peter doesn't do powder coating. When he painted youre wheels did they have that gloss smooth feel?

[totti84]

Originally Posted by AYEDEE

Hey reviving this old thread.
So i hear Peter doesn't do powder coating. When he painted youre wheels did they have that gloss smooth feel?

My wheels are currently at Peter's as we speak. This will be the third set he has refurbished for me.

You will be impressed, most BMW wheels will require clear coat so they will be very glossy

[froop]

Originally Posted by AYEDEE

Hey reviving this old thread.
So i hear Peter doesn't do powder coating. When he painted youre wheels did they have that gloss smooth feel?

I had a satin black done so there was no clearcoat over the top. I thought it was powder coated but who knows. Maybe he sent it somewhere else to do it if he couldn't do it where he is but either way, it's a good finish.

[AYEDEE]

Ah okay. This guys charging an arm for Hyper Silver thogh. Thanks for the reply mate

[froop]

Originally Posted by AYEDEE

Ah okay. This guys charging an arm for Hyper Silver thogh. Thanks for the reply mate

Peter?

Depending on what you get done and how much you get done at once. I did all 4 wheels and he charged me only $100 per wheel to paint them satin black. I went to get 2 wheels repainted the other day and it cost me $125 per wheel but that was including R&R'ing the tyre and rebalancing etc.

[totti84]

Originally Posted by AYEDEE

Ah okay. This guys charging an arm for Hyper Silver thogh. Thanks for the reply mate

Peter is by far the cheapest in Sydney. I've used Magman, Wheel Centre Repair and various mobile wheel repairers, all varied from $160 - $300 per wheel.

Peter is charging me $125 per wheel including fitting and balancing new tyres.

[AYEDEE]

He said.
50 to weld any crack or split and then
125 to paint wheels BUT
220 to paint hyper silver. I heard his cheap but he is too busy till nekwik so maybe his just inflating the price cause his not bothered idk
Magman said
80 for welds
85-145to paint wheels
165 for hyper silver
The wheels in question to repair are VMR VB3 19" i wanted to do all 4 but
At this rate im not sure lol

[froop]

Yep that sounds about right. I can't say I know about the hyper silver cost but I guess there's probably more work involved.

If you have any cracks, make sure you get any buckles in the wheel straightened out. If you don't it'll just re-crack. And if you're unlucky then they'll just keep recracking over and over like mine did. Had to get a new set of wheels.

If you give him a full set maybe you can negotiate a better rate. Like $100 per wheel. He gave me a significant discount when I gave him my set of 261Ms to paint as well as unbuckle them. I think it costs $80 to unbuckle a wheel and all 4 had slight to moderate buckling. I paid $700 to paint and straighten the whole set. This is going back maybe 5 years ago though.

[AYEDEE]

Originally Posted by froop

Yep that sounds about right. I can't say I know about the hyper silver cost but I guess there's probably more work involved.

If you have any cracks, make sure you get any buckles in the wheel straightened out. If you don't it'll just re-crack. And if you're unlucky then they'll just keep recracking over and over like mine did. Had to get a new set of wheels.

If you give him a full set maybe you can negotiate a better rate. Like $100 per wheel. He gave me a significant discount when I gave him my set of 261Ms to paint as well as unbuckle them. I think it costs $80 to unbuckle a wheel and all 4 had slight to moderate buckling. I paid $700 to paint and straighten the whole set. This is going back maybe 5 years ago though.

Ah interesting. Thanks for the buckle tip. Another thing to consider and another cost. Starting to really put me off now.
And yeah itd be tough to compare 700 from 5 years ago. But 700 anyway thanks for all the info ill letchu know where the story ends when i decide.

[totti84]

Peter is charging me $500 to repaint 4 wheels, repair one buckle and fit/balance tyres but i am a long term returning customer

[froop]

Originally Posted by totti84

Peter is charging me $500 to repaint 4 wheels, repair one buckled and fit/balance tyres but i am a long term returning customer

Yeah that sounds about right for a set and in line with what I paid the first time I went there.

[AYEDEE]

Originally Posted by totti84

Peter is charging me $500 to repaint 4 wheels, repair one buckle and fit/balance tyres but i am a long term returning customer

Dood 500 is a steal! Id have taken that deal no Qs asked. Howblong ago did you do this 50o dollar deal. Also was the colour hyper silver?

[totti84]

Originally Posted by AYEDEE

Dood 500 is a steal! Id have taken that deal no Qs asked. Howblong ago did you do this 50o dollar deal. Also was the colour hyper silver?

Colour is a metallic gunmetal with clear coat, he has the wheels as we speak.