Don’t be alarmed by these photographs, even though they look like we’ve abandoned alloys to rot in an alleyway! These are actually alloys which are being prepared for diamond cutting, so they’re guaranteed to get the best treatment in the business.

These wheels, which are from a Triumph Stag, have been chemically stripped to remove every single trace of previous paint, dirt, brake dust and any other corrosive substance that might have attached itself to the alloys during their life on the road.

Chemical stripping, like aqua blasting, is a process we use to ensure that the wheels are a completely blank canvass before we go onto rebuild them. This process is something you should look for from any company who repairs your alloys – it may take longer, but it’s the only way to ensure that all the damage, and anything that might cause further damage such as corrosion, is completely gone. Companies who simply
patch up your alloys might give you a quick service, but you’ll end up having to take them back to the repair shop before you know it.

If you’re still not sure about the benefits of chemical stripping, watch our short film to see the process in action. This should reassure you that it does no damage to your actual alloys, but does efficiently remove everything that’s coating them.

Once the stripping process is complete the alloys will be inspected, powder coated and then diamond cut for a sublime finish. This owner may well decide to update the aesthetic of his wheels and go for a different paint finish, or perhaps some coloured inserts – the possibilities are endless!

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We’re delighted that more and more customers are coming to appreciate the excellent quality finish afforded by diamond cutting. So many customers want the benefits of this service for their alloys, in fact, that we’ve had a week of doing nothing but diamond cutting! The results, as you can see from these stunning photos, certainly prove the wisdom of customers’ choice. We’re particularly proud of the excellent finish on these beautiful AMG alloys, which brings out the elegant curves and all the coveted AMG detailing.

If you’re not familiar with the diamond cutting process, here’s a quick guide:
Diamond Cutting, we believe, is the crème de la crème of alloy repair services. This is because it uses a precision cut to remove only the part of the rim required, with absolutely no excess. In short, this provides a tighter, cleaner cut that allows us to ensure the end result has the finest finish possible.
Before we start cutting, however, we aqua blast the alloy to remove any remaining dirt or brake dust – not always visible to the naked eye –, give the alloy a thorough inspection and then powder coat it to ensure an even surface. Only then do we make the cut, a process which can only be carried out by our trained technicians who have been repairing alloys for decades.

Once the wheel is repaired we coat it in scratch-proof lacquer and bake it in our alloy wheel oven. After a final quality check, the wheel is re-fitted and the tyre is inflated and rebalanced.

Not only does diamond cutting give you an outstanding finish, but it also offers many opportunities for creativity – the quality of the finish means that you can combine it with painted inserts or other unique aesthetic touches to ensure you get the look you want. Simply call our technicians for a chat about the many possibilities.

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