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17/2/2009 12:15:23  

Posts: 467
Since: 4/1/2009
Status: offline 		I was driving down a narrow road, when a 4x4 came charging towards me,  where the road was so narrow I took evasive action and swerved to get out of the way of the dumb bint who showed no sign of slowing down or moving over!  In doing so I have managed to graze a wheel in several places. 

The wheel seems to be painted in the same colour as the car rather than an alloy.  Whats the best method of fixing this?  Would I be able to get hold of some paint and touch it up myself? or is it a job for the pro's?

I am sooooo p***ed off, you cant imagine!




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17/2/2009 13:24:56  

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Since: 27/1/2008
Region: Bristol
Status: online 		I scuffed mine a few weeks ago. The whole set need re-finishing and I saw a rather nice sample of a guys work whilst my car was at Emblem.
 
The wheels on display are 7 spoke, but rather than just being silver, they are hand finished to match the body colour, as you follow the line of the alloy towards the centre he has air-brushed it to match the car.
 
The one on display is silver to gun-metal and IMO looks fab and I understand just £60 on top of any remedial work to correct any faults with the original wheel.

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17/2/2009 14:53:31  
 

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Since: 10/9/2007
Region: www.amazing-alloys.com
Status: offline 		The damage doesn't look too bad - just in the powder base really.

Whereabouts are you based as I have a mobile unit for refurbing wheels. I did Alex's Gransport wheels if you need a recommendation.
17/2/2009 14:56:07  

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Since: 4/1/2009
Status: offline 		I am in a place called Whiteley which is between Southampton and Portsmouth.  What sort of cost are we looking at?

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17/2/2009 15:53:20  
 

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Since: 10/9/2007
Region: www.amazing-alloys.com
Status: offline 		A single wheel is normally £65 + VAT. I'm in Southampton March 14th if that's any good - otherwise you're a bit far away for just one wheel.
17/2/2009 16:08:14  

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Since: 4/1/2009
Status: offline 		That could be good.   I will let you know nearer the time if thats ok with you?

Thanks

Peter

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17/2/2009 16:46:30  
 

Posts: 504
Since: 10/9/2007
Region: www.amazing-alloys.com
Status: offline 		No problem.

I did the same thing with a newly refurbed wheel on my old 4200 .
19/2/2009 16:16:35  
 

Posts: 67
Since: 17/11/2008
Region: Cheshire
Status: offline 		I have used Revive for my wheels they did a good job. I need to get them in again as I have done the same thing! You can contact them on www.revive-uk.com they are nationwide. Good luck? 
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