Stutopia Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Just a quick sounding out hopefully. Had a quote for my Rays to be acid dipped, corrosion & kerbing all sorted and painted in a dark chrome variant. £600. Seems high to me, but I have no experience in this area at all. I had a similar job quoted with a powder coat finish for £400. Thoughts on these prices anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) I paid less that that to have my 19" 2-pieces split, dipped, kerb rash repaired, powdercoated and shadow chrome dishes done Edited March 27, 2013 by BulletMagnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Most places charge £60 a wheel for a refurb. It sounds a tad high to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I had two wheels with damage to the rim lip, the other two were made tidy. All four powdercoated £260+ vat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 just paid under £300 to have a set of 19 inch Rotas dipped stripped sorted and coated in shadow chrome... it was only a fiver plus VAT more each wheel for the finish i wanted rather than just a plain silver or black.... £600 is far too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 what area are you in Stu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Not sure where you are, but try http://www.wheelrefurbishing.co.uk/ for a good price. The website is a bit pikey, but they are absolutely superb: They've done numerous sets for me now, including a set of Rays in gloss black for sub-£200 IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'm in Blackpool so it's usually cheap up here. This lot did do me two panel resprays and some corrosion repair and some bump removal for £450, which I thought was bargain prices TBF. Was a little shocked at £600, even with a paint finish instead of powder. Thanks for the fast responses gang, I'm supposed to be there in 30 to have a look at the colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 £400.00 up here for a quality refurb / powder coating job. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Even darn sarf you don't expect to pay more that £100 per wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 3 places I use and have sent other 2 are all the same price £60 + vat or £60 cash per wheel. Locations are Hampstead, Guildford and Crawley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I had my old Zed oem wheels powder coated in anthracite and it only cost me £180. Really good job done aswell! Custom coatings in bellshill scotland! http://www.customcoatingsuk.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Just been to have a look, really rice finish on some M5 wheels. Liked it. Moaned about price and he said its a 3 stage finish and that's why £600. However could do anthracite or a deep bronze for £370 including fitting some tyres I may get delivered there. Courtesy car too. All of a sudden seems like a good deal!! Think either anthracite or bronze would actually be quite nice on a GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 used to be under £150 at national alloys. Used them myself. They have changed their website now so no pricing on anymore http://www.nationala...co.uk/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 £130 plus VAT and they have a great reputation. http://www.wheelrefurbishing.com/pricelist.htm They do collect but only 40 mile radius so you would have to deliver/courier them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thanks for all the feedback and links, really given me something to think about. This is what was what it would look like, but obviously on Rays. Damn, I actually quite like those wheels too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 £600!!!! - shop around and mention the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 They are taking the proverbial, are they subbing them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Yeah, for the dip I think. TBH I was quite pleased with the revised £360 and putting the new rubber on too (I realise it takes no extra effort), given nowhere else will give me a courtesy car or wheels, whilst it's being done. It'd cost me a few quid for a rental or taxi commute, so that makes a big differnece to me. I'm not worried about the work, the stuff they did before is good quality. Went to another place, they wanted £380, no courtesy car. They also ran this place down a bit, which I always think is a bit unprofessional IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 That's like smoke grey/silver or something. Not Anthrecite that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimeddaz Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) I don't know where your located Mate, but I agree with the guys. £600 is a total rip off. I took mine to a team local to me and got change out of £250. At that rate you could courier them here to Yorkshire, get a great finish done and courier back and still have a lot of change out of £600. The finish is second to none and better than factory by a mile. Give Brian a call: 0113 287 3005. PM me and I'll give you more details and a good deal. Edited March 27, 2013 by helimeddaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimeddaz Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Sorry. Wrong pic. This is a before and after. The wheels were totally manky when I dropped them off. Chipped and curbed everywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimeddaz Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Oh. And 3 colour finish too. Still nowhere near £600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Yeah you're right Wasso, the photo was for my original enquiry for one of the 50 Shades of Shadow Chrome, he had those in so gave me a bell to have a look. Didn't see the anthracite or bronze in there today. I'm a little concerned something too dark will make the wheels look tiny. I quite liked that finish but I'm not paying that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 I quite like those helimeddaz, the lip especially. I'll have a think tonight and see what I fancy. Thanks for the pics, they look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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