THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE IN ALLOY WHEEL REFURBISHMENT
THE PROCESS
WHEEL REFURBISHMENT
Step 1
The first stage of the alloy wheel refurbishment process is to check the wheels for flat spots, buckles or cracks. The wheels are put onto our digital wheel balancer to check for buckles and/or flat spots. On inspection, if there is a buckle, flat spot or crack present in the wheel you will receive a video detailing the imperfection. If the buckle can be safely removed and/or the crack can be welded, this is something we also do on-site at an additional cost. Both before and after videos can be provided on request.
When tyres are present, we will safely remove the tyres from the wheels. Tyres are individually labelled with the customer information. Tyres are inspected and if there are any issues, you will be informed at the earliest opportunity. If requested by the customer, we can label the tyre with the tyre positioning of where it was situated on the vehicle. We remove old balancing weights along with any left over adhesive residue. Valves, centre caps and any decals are also removed.
Step 2
The wheels are completely submerged in a chemical stripping tank which removes all the paint from the wheel. After the wheels are stripped of the paint they are washed to decontaminate the wheel. They are then visually inspected again to check for any cracks that may have been hard to see whilst there was paint on the wheel. Again, on inspection if there is a crack present in the wheel you will receive a video detailing the imperfection.
Step 3
All kerbing is addressed. Any kerb damage that is too deep to be machined out will require welding to rebulld the surface of the alloy; this is charged at an additional amount. We will provide a quotation at the earliest opportunity.
The wheels are then gently shot blasted in our automatic shot blaster. This removes any remaining paint/debris on the surface of the wheel whilst also cleaning the surface. Please note that we shot blast the whole wheel; not just the face. Shot blasting also keys the surface of the wheel which creates the best possible surface for the painting process. The wheels are then thoroughly washed.
Step 4
The wheels are placed on our track system ready for painting. Alike OEM manufacturers, the back pad of the wheel and the wheel lugware seatings are masked off. Failure to mask of these areas will results in torque relaxation of these fixings.
The majority of the colours we use (not all) require us to follow a ‘three coat system’ (but this is dependant on the colour you choose). Some of the colours, mainly candy metallic colours require a four coat system. Firstly the wheel (in its entirety) will be powder coated with a primer. Once primered, the wheel is placed in our oven to cure.
Step 5
Once cured, we allow the wheel to cool down to the correct temperature and then the face of the wheel is then wet sprayed the colour of your choice. Once wet sprayed, the wheel is placed back into our oven to cure the paint.
Step 6
Once the wet paint has cured, the face is then powder coat acrylic lacquered; acrylic lacquer is the best lacquer on the market and also the most durable. Once the wheel has cured, we visually inspect the wheel to ensure it meets our high standards. We then carefully refit your tyres (dependant on which service you have chosen) and balance all four wheels. The wheels that have been painted in dark colours will be balanced with black balancing weights; the wheels which have been painted with lighter colours will be balanced with grey balancing weights.
Step 1
The first stage of the alloy wheel refurbishment process is to check the wheels for flat spots, buckles or cracks. The wheels are put onto our digital wheel balancer to check for buckles and/or flat spots. On inspection, if there is a buckle, flat spot or crack present in the wheel you will receive a video detailing the imperfection. If the buckle can be safely removed and/or the crack can be welded, this is something we also do on-site at an additional cost. Both before and after videos can be provided on request.
When tyres are present, we will safely remove the tyres from the wheels. Tyres are individually labelled with the customer information. Tyres are inspected and if there are any issues, you will be informed at the earliest opportunity. If requested by the customer, we can label the tyre with the tyre positioning of where it was situated on the vehicle. We remove old balancing weights along with any left over adhesive residue. Valves, centre caps and any decals are also removed.
Step 2
The wheels are completely submerged in a chemical stripping tank which removes all the paint from the wheel. After the wheels are stripped of the paint they are washed to decontaminate the wheel. They are then visually inspected again to check for any cracks that may have been hard to see whilst there was paint on the wheel. Again, on inspection if there is a crack present in the wheel you will receive a video detailing the imperfection.
Step 3
All kerbing is addressed. Any kerb damage that is too deep to be machined out will require welding to rebulld the surface of the alloy; this is charged at an additional amount. We will provide a quotation at the earliest opportunity.
The wheels are then gently shot blasted in our automatic shot blaster. This removes any remaining paint/debris on the surface of the wheel whilst also cleaning the surface. Please note that we shot blast the whole wheel; not just the face. Shot blasting also keys the surface of the wheel which creates the best possible surface for the painting process. The wheels are then thoroughly washed.
Step 4
The wheels are placed on our track system ready for painting. Alike OEM manufacturers, the back pad of the wheel and the wheel lugware seatings are masked off. Failure to mask of these areas will results in torque relaxation of these fixings.
The majority of the colours we use (not all) require us to follow a ‘three coat system’ (but this is dependant on the colour you choose). Some of the colours, mainly candy metallic colours require a four coat system. Firstly the wheel (in its entirety) will be powder coated with a primer. Once primered, the wheel is placed in our oven to cure.
Step 5
Once cured, we allow the wheel to cool down to the correct temperature and then the face of the wheel is then wet sprayed the colour of your choice. Once wet sprayed, the wheel is placed back into our oven to cure the paint.
Step 6
Once the wet paint has cured, the face is then powder coat acrylic lacquered; acrylic lacquer is the best lacquer on the market and also the most durable. Once the wheel has cured, we visually inspect the wheel to ensure it meets our high standards. We then carefully refit your tyres (dependant on which service you have chosen) and balance all four wheels. The wheels that have been painted in dark colours will be balanced with black balancing weights; the wheels which have been painted with lighter colours will be balanced with grey balancing weights.
state of the art
track system
Refurbishment Packages
You drop the wheels into us [at any of our two branches] off the vehicle with no tyres present. We fully refurbish your wheels and you collect the wheels loose with no tyre fitting. [5 working days, excluding day of receipt]
Bronze
You drop the wheels into us [at any of our two branches] off the vehicle with no tyres present. We fully refurbish your wheels and you collect the wheels loose with no tyre fitting.
[5 working days, excluding day of receipt]
Silver
You drop the wheels into us [at any of our two branches] off the vehicle with the tyres present. We remove the tyres, fully refurbish your wheels, refit the tyres, digitally balance all four wheels and you collect the wheels with no fitting to the vehicle.
[5 working days, excluding day of receipt]
gold
You bring your car to any of our two branches, we will then fit a set of our wheels and tyres so the car is still mobile. We remove the tyres, fully refurbish your wheels, refit the tyres, digitally balance all four wheels and refit the wheels back onto the vehicle.
[5 working days, excluding day of receipt]
fast track
If you would like your wheels fast tracked, please add £25.00 + VAT per wheel on top of any of prices listed below for any of our services and we will turn them around in forty-eights eight hours for you.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
platinum
You bring your car to our Evesham or Sheldon branch where we will store your vehicle. We remove the tyres, fully refurbish your wheels, refit the tyres, digitally balance all four wheels and refit the wheels back onto the vehicle.
[3 working days, excluding day of receipt]
During peak periods, lead time may vary.
Painted / Powder Coated Finish
| SIZES | BRONZE | SILVER | GOLD |
|---|---|---|---|
|
18″ & Below |
£42 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£60 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£78 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
19″ |
£48 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£66 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£84 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
20″ |
£54 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£72 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£90 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
21″ |
£60 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£78 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£96 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
22″ |
£72 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£90 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£108 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
23″ |
£84 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£102 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£120 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
The prices above are for any of our standard stock colours listed below. If you require a specific colour you must supply the paint code and we can order the paint in at an additional cost to yourself; we will not supply paint codes.
aQUA BLASTING & DIAMOND CUTTING
| SIZES | BRONZE | SILVER | GOLD |
|---|---|---|---|
|
18″ & Below |
£60 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£78 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£96 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
19″ |
£66 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£84 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£102 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
20″ |
£72 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£90 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£108 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
21″ |
£78 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£96 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£114 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
22″ |
£90 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£108 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£126 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
23″ |
£102 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£120 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£138 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
Painted Finish & Diamond Cutting
| SIZES | BRONZE | SILVER | GOLD |
|---|---|---|---|
|
18″ & Below |
£72 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£90 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£108 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
19″ |
£78 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£96 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£114 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
20″ |
£84 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£102 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£120 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
21″ |
£90 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£108 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£126 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
22″ |
£102 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£120 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£138 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
|
23″ |
£114 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£132 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
£150 INC VAT PER WHEEL |
Stock Colours
Paint & Primer Product Used for refurbishment
Our main supplier for our wet paint and powder coat products is a German brand called Freilacke. Freilacke’s products are designed specifically for application on alloy wheels.
FreiLacke develop and produce all conventional coating systems under one roof. They are thus able to offer our customers not only all the important coating technologies but can also match these to the respective coating structure and finish to optimum effect. The advantages: best material properties, consistent colour results (even with varying products and coating types) and the needs-based configuration of individual coatings – and all from one source.
The product range covers the entire spectrum of industrial coatings, powder coatings and electrodeposition coatings all the way through to Durelastic surface solutions for composites.
alloy wheel straightening
During the process of straightening an alloy wheel, it involves heating the damaged area of the alloy – this will allow the repair to be undertaken. When the heat is applied to the wheel, it will affect the paint finish to the wheel. If you are having a wheel straightened during the refurbishment process, we always do the straightening prior to painting the wheel, but, if you are specifically having just the straightening service and NOT having the wheel refurbished, it will affect the paint finish on the wheel. Furthermore, when straightening a wheel there is a possibility that the wheel can crack; if the wheel cracks and requires a weld, this will be charged at an additional amount and will also add on an additional working day for completion.
Bronze
You bring the wheel into any of our two
branches off the vehicle with no tyre
fitted to the wheel, we remove the buckle,
you collect the wheel loose with no tyre fitting.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£40.00
+VAT per wheel
Silver
You bring the wheel into any of our two branches off
the vehicle with the tyre fitted to the wheel, we remove
the tyre from the wheel, remove the buckle, refit the
tyre and balance the wheel.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt.]
£45.00
+VAT per wheel
gold
You bring the vehicle into any of our two branches, we
will then fit a wheel and tyre to keep the car mobile.
we will remove the tyre, remove the buckle, refit the
tyre, balance the wheel and refit to the vehicle.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£50.00
+VAT per wheel
wheel welding
In the event that you have a crack located in the rear lip of the wheel, our professional recommendation is for you to obtain a replacement wheel. The crack can however be professionally welded; we believe this is the only type of crack that is safe to weld. We will not weld a crack anywhere on the face of a wheel, as this will compromise on the structural safety and integrity of the wheel. If necessary, The process is as follows. We would weld a small hole of approximately 4mm where the crack ends. The surrounding area is then thoroughly linished to remove existing paint and corrosion to create a clean surface for the weld to adhere to. A channel is created down middle of crack allowing the weld to flow into; this results in maximum strength, adhesion and stability. The weld is ground down on the outer lip to ensure the tyre seals onto the wheel and finally, a coat of primer is applied.
Bronze
You bring the wheel into any of our two
branches off the vehicle with no tyre
fitted to the wheel, weld the crack,
you collect the wheel loose with no tyre fitting.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£40.00
+VAT per wheel
Silver
You bring the wheel into any of our two branches off
the vehicle with the tyre fitted to the wheel, we remove
the tyre from the wheel, weld the crack, refit the tyre
and balance the wheel.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt.]
£45.00
+VAT per wheel
gold
You bring the vehicle into any of our two branches, we
will then fit a wheel and tyre to keep the car mobile.
we will remove the tyre, weld the crack, refit the
tyre, balance the wheel and refit to the vehicle.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£50.00
+VAT per wheel
Extra & additional Services
These prices are ONLY applicable during the refurbishment process
| SERVICES | PRICE |
|---|---|
|
Alloy wheel straightening |
£40.00 + VAT per wheel [£48.00 INC VAT ] |
|
Alloy wheel crack welding. |
£40.00 + VAT per crack [£48.00 INC VAT ] |
|
Fitting of new tyres not supplied by Wheelmania. If you buy new tyres off us, we will fit them for free. |
£7.50 + VAT per tyre [£9.00 INC VAT] |
|
Fitting of new Tyre Pressure Monitor Sensors not supplied by Wheelmania |
£6.25 + VAT per tyre pressure sensor [£7.50 INC VAT] |
|
Disposal of scrap tyres. |
£2.50 + VAT per tyre [£3.00 INC VAT] |
|
Double primer. We will sometimes advise this on wheels which are heavily corroded. |
£15.00 + VAT per wheel [£18.00 INC VAT] |
|
Double Lacquer. We advise this on diamond cut wheel refurbishment due to the additional protection it provides. |
£15.00 + VAT per wheel [£18.00 INC VAT] |
alloy wheel straightening
During the process of straightening an alloy wheel, it involves heating the damaged area of the alloy – this will allow the repair to be undertaken. When the heat is applied to the wheel, it will affect the paint finish to the wheel. If you are having a wheel straightened during the refurbishment process, we always do the straightening prior to painting the wheel, but, if you are specifically having just the straightening service and NOT having the wheel refurbished, it will affect the paint finish on the wheel. Furthermore, when straightening a wheel there is a possibility that the wheel can crack; if the wheel cracks and requires a weld, this will be charged at an additional amount and will also add on an additional working day for completion.
BIRMINGHAM
FAST TRACK
You bring the wheel into our Birmingham branch, either on or off the vehicle. We will then remove the tyre, balance the wheel and refit to the vehicle if needed.
This service is carried out whilst you wait however an appointment must be booked in advance.
[1 Hour]
£60.00
+VAT per wheel
EVESHAM
Bronze
You bring the wheel into our Evesham branch, off the vehicle with no tyre fitted to the wheel, we remove the buckle, you collect the wheel loose with no tyre fitting.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£40.00
+VAT per wheel
Silver
You bring the wheel into our Evesham branch, off the vehicle with the tyre fitted to the wheel, we remove the tyre from the wheel, remove the buckle, refit the tyre and balance the wheel.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt.]
£45.00
+VAT per wheel
gold
You bring the vehicle into our Evesham branch, we will then fit a wheel and tyre to keep the car mobile. we will remove the tyre, remove the buckle, refit the tyre, balance the wheel and refit to the vehicle.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£50.00
+VAT per wheel
BIRMINGHAM
FAST TRACK
You bring the wheel into our Birmingham branch, either on or off the vehicle. We will then remove the tyre, balance the wheel and refit to the vehicle if needed.
This service is carried out whilst you wait however an appointment must be booked in advance.
[1 Hour]
£60.00
+VAT per wheel
EVESHAM
Bronze
You bring the wheel into our Evesham branch, off the vehicle with no tyre fitted to the wheel, we remove the buckle, you collect the wheel loose with no tyre fitting.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£40.00
+VAT per wheel
Silver
You bring the wheel into our Evesham branch, off the vehicle with the tyre fitted to the wheel, we remove the tyre from the wheel, remove the buckle, refit the tyre and balance the wheel.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt.]
£45.00
+VAT per wheel
gold
You bring the vehicle into our Evesham branch, we will then fit a wheel and tyre to keep the car mobile. we will remove the tyre, remove the buckle, refit the tyre, balance the wheel and refit to the vehicle.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£50.00
+VAT per wheel
alloy wheel straightening
During the process of straightening an alloy wheel, it involves heating the damaged area of the alloy – this will allow the repair to be undertaken. When the heat is applied to the wheel, it will affect the paint finish to the wheel. If you are having a wheel straightened during the refurbishment process, we always do the straightening prior to painting the wheel, but, if you are specifically having just the straightening service and NOT having the wheel refurbished, it will affect the paint finish on the wheel. Furthermore, when straightening a wheel there is a possibility that the wheel can crack; if the wheel cracks and requires a weld, this will be charged at an additional amount and will also add on an additional working day for completion.
BIRMINGHAM
EVESHAM
fast track
You bring the wheel into our Birmingham branch, either on or off the vehicle. We will then remove the tyre, balance the wheel and refit to the vehicle if needed.
This service is carried out whilst you wait however an appointment must be booked in advance.
[1 Hour]
£60.00
+VAT per wheel
Bronze
You bring the wheel into our Evesham branch, off the vehicle with no tyre fitted to the wheel, we remove the buckle, you collect the wheel loose with no tyre fitting.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£40.00
+VAT per wheel
Silver
You bring the wheel into our Evesham branch, off the vehicle with the tyre fitted to the wheel, we remove the tyre from the wheel, remove the buckle, refit the tyre and balance the wheel.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt.]
£45.00
+VAT per wheel
gold
You bring the vehicle into our Evesham branch, we will then fit a wheel and tyre to keep the car mobile. we will remove the tyre, remove the buckle, refit the tyre, balance the wheel and refit to the vehicle.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£50.00
+VAT per wheel
wheel welding
In the event that you have a crack located in the rear lip of the wheel, our professional recommendation is for you to obtain a replacement wheel. The crack can however be professionally welded; we believe this is the only type of crack that is safe to weld. We will not weld a crack anywhere on the face of a wheel, as this will compromise on the structural safety and integrity of the wheel. If necessary, The process is as follows. We would weld a small hole of approximately 4mm where the crack ends. The surrounding area is then thoroughly linished to remove existing paint and corrosion to create a clean surface for the weld to adhere to. A channel is created down middle of crack allowing the weld to flow into; this results in maximum strength, adhesion and stability. The weld is ground down on the outer lip to ensure the tyre seals onto the wheel and finally, a coat of primer is applied.
Bronze
You bring the wheel into any of our two
branches off the vehicle with no tyre
fitted to the wheel, weld the crack,
you collect the wheel loose with no tyre fitting.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£40.00
+VAT per wheel
Silver
You bring the wheel into any of our two branches off
the vehicle with the tyre fitted to the wheel, we remove
the tyre from the wheel, weld the crack, refit the tyre
and balance the wheel.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt.]
£45.00
+VAT per wheel
gold
You bring the vehicle into any of our two branches, we
will then fit a wheel and tyre to keep the car mobile.
we will remove the tyre, weld the crack, refit the
tyre, balance the wheel and refit to the vehicle.
[2 working days, excluding day of receipt]
£50.00
+VAT per wheel
Extra & additional Services
These prices are ONLY applicable during the refurbishment process
| SERVICES | PRICE |
|---|---|
|
Alloy wheel straightening |
£40.00 + VAT per wheel [£48.00 INC VAT ] |
|
Alloy wheel crack welding. |
£40.00 + VAT per crack [£48.00 INC VAT ] |
|
Fitting of new tyres not supplied by Wheelmania. If you buy new tyres off us, we will fit them for free. |
£7.50 + VAT per tyre [£9.00 INC VAT] |
|
Fitting of new Tyre Pressure Monitor Sensors not supplied by Wheelmania |
£6.25 + VAT per tyre pressure sensor [£7.50 INC VAT] |
|
Disposal of scrap tyres. |
£2.50 + VAT per tyre [£3.00 INC VAT] |
|
Double primer. We will sometimes advise this on wheels which are heavily corroded. |
£15.00 + VAT per wheel [£18.00 INC VAT] |
|
Double Lacquer. We advise this on diamond cut wheel refurbishment due to the additional protection it provides. |
£15.00 + VAT per wheel [£18.00 INC VAT] |
