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Alloys Refurbed!

Discussion in 'Modifications' started by Old Badger, Mar 11, 2014.

  1. Old Badger

    Old Badger Copenworld Regular

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    Got the rust done and got MLC back from the alloy refurb people yesterday. Looking 10 years younger! :D

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  2. alz2605

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    I can't see any photos :(
     
  3. Old Badger

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    Technical problems at my end aka total incompetence! :eek:
     
  4. Old Badger

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    trying again to put up the picture of MLC! Hope it works this time :D
     

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  5. JulesAtCumbria

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    Wow, Badger - that's a bit more like it!!

    Just ready for that idyllic waft down the country lane on a sunny spring day, daffs nodding their heads in a gentle breeze, missus enjoying the sheer thrill of top-down motoring, when .... by magic .... the perfect country pub hoves into view around the corner.

    Aha! :D
     
  6. Old Badger

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    Wow Jules you are a real romantic. You've defined the true essence of Copen motoring.....and I like the sound of that perfect Cumbrian pub! :D
     
  7. copencat

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    looking absolutely sparkling there! good job!

    cant wait to polish mine up after a few adjustments, got the service due this weekend - very nervous about what they could find. Previous owners - le sigh....
     
  8. Old Badger

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    Did the service go OK? And how was Brighton? What a fabulous day!
     
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    yeah ish, noticed someone has opened their door on me as they gave it a quick wipe and in the blinding sun i noticed a slight ding..... honestly F!!!!!!!! the car is small enough not to open your door onto it. makes me mad.

    previous owners were idiots, I had a an oil leak because a washer was missing, thankfully i had enough oil not to do damage... but makes me wonder where they got it serviced and other things about the car I have noticed.

    but moving on as I hate moaning too much... Brighton was fabby! and guess what I spotted a copen and I thought it was you because it was 10 years old and those alloys were spotless!
     
  10. Old Badger

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    Oh no! Soooo annoying when some idiot dents your pride and joy :mad: no, wasn't me in Brighton, I was toiling in the garden. Good you got the service done - enjoy the weather :D
     
  11. copencat

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    garden looking pretty then? at work today so didnt get to enjoy the weather but did drive to work with my roof down which makes a difference :)
     
  12. Nedryerson

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    Old Badger,

    You mentioned your alloys had been refurbed. Could you say what £ cost was?

    I noticed today that the coating was breaking away around the tyre valves on two of the wheels which amazed me as I thought alloy wheels were just that - ALLOY! I had no idea they painted them as well.


    Ned
     
  13. Old Badger

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    Hi Ned


    Yes the alloys are coated and they start to corrode under the coating. Then you see bubbling. This is what happened to mine around the valves plus a few scratches from kerbing, etc. The refurb cost me £70+vat per wheel. The wheels are "diamond cut" which is more expensive to refurb (no I don't know what it means :think:). They did a fantastic job, the wheels are just like new and they're 10 years old :D
     
  14. Mymblesdaughter

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    Hi, where did you get the refurbs done?
     
  15. ClareL

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    There are lots of places that will refurb alloys - just check that they do "diamond cut" wheels - not everywhere does as it requires specialist equipment. Also try and look at some reviews or recommendations.

    Where about a are you based? I had my wheels done here

    http://alloyart.co.uk

    And would definitely recommend them.
     
  16. Mymblesdaughter

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    Hi thanks Clare, I'm in East Sussex. Old Badger's not that far from me so thought the place he used might be a possibility. Yes would be good to go somewhere that a copen owner has used.
     
  17. Old Badger

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    Hi Mymblesdaughter!

    Old Badger here! I got my wheels refurbished at Diamond Alloys. They are based in Northolt, which was a bit of a drag to get to (I took the train!). But they do a really amazing job. Their website is

    http://www.diamondalloys.co.uk/

    I used them again for my other car's wheels and was really pleased with them too.

    Best regards

    OB :)
     
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  18. Mymblesdaughter

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    Great thank you, I will have a look at their website and see if it's a possibility.
     

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