Diamond Alloys has recently introduced a donor wheel service specifically aimed at “work” vehicles. This service would particularly suit high end taxi and chauffeur companies, prestige and performance self-drive companies, in fact, most situations where it is important for the vehicle to remain on the road.

At present we have stock of S Class, E Class and C Class Mercedes donor alloy wheels along with Viano alloys and also a range of rims for a variety of Range Rover models.

When you arrive at Diamond Alloys we will book in your alloys and swap your wheels with the donor wheels . Once we have completed the refurbishment a few days later we will swap the donor alloys back for your.

We believe this is a simple but very valuable service which will help ensure your business does not lose valuable revenue by keeping your fleet on the road. If you would like more information about this service, simply call our trade division on 0845 370 8881.

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If you own a prestigious car, then you will want it to look at its best at all times. Alloy wheels can get easily scuffed when parking close to high kerbs or dented while driving over pot holes so it is good to know that most kerbing damage and dents can easily be restored without have to outlay huge amounts of cash on new rims. Diamond Alloys has the experience and specialist equipment to be specialists at repairing and refurbishing alloy wheels from the top marques like Bentley, Porsche, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Mercedes.

Take a look at these stunning Bentley Split rims which received careful treatment in our London based alloy wheel refurbishment centre. They were given Diamond Cut Drums with painted centres which beautifully finished in a silver colour to compliment the trademark grill on this Bentley model.

Split rim wheels are slightly more difficult to refurbish than standard alloys, but our technicians are highly skilled and experts in repairing both cosmetic split rims and two piece split rims, so you can rest assured the results will look every bit as stunning as those pictured here.

If you would like a personal quotation for your alloys wheel repair, simply call us on 0845 370 8881 or get an on-line quote here.

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If you’ve ever tried to clean your wheels you’ll know how difficult the task is – not to mention how hard it is to protect them from further contamination. Ironically, your wheels themselves are often the enemy, as the friction between their brake disks and brake pads creates brake dust – an insidious mix of materials such as carbon fibre, metal filing and glue that is rubbed off the brake pads and onto your alloys. Not only is it unpleasant to look at, but it’s highly corrosive and, thanks to the elements of glue, very hard to remove.

The solution to this problem is to find a way to either protect the alloys from any dust exposure, or to clean the wheels often enough that the metal filings in the dust never have a chance to oxidise and start corroding your rim’s protective coating – or worse, the rim itself.

To protect the alloys, you can use dust shields, which sit between the rim and the hub to protect the former from dust whilst still allowing air to flow through. Although these are a proven method of minimising dust exposure, be warned that they can compromise the aesthetics of your wheels, and are also generally unsuitable for high performance cars. An alternative to these is to buy specialist, low dust, brake pads. These can be made from a variety of substances, such as a kevlar or ceramic compounds, and some even improve brake performance as well as reducing dust.

The alternative to protective solutions is regular cleaning, which can be hard to keep up if you have a busy schedule – or just don’t feel like braving the cold outdoors! To be effective, you’ll need to wash your wheels at least once a week – ensuring you remove all brake dust – and re-apply protective coatings at least every three months. Although this sounds arduous it’s well worth the effort: just a few minutes’ washing every week will prevent corrosion kicking in and save you an expensive alloy bill further down the line.

If your car needs a little TLC, you can also phone Diamond Alloys to ask about our valet service – a great way to kick start a new cleaning regime!

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