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20 Inch Diamond Cut

diamond-cut-alloy-wheel1We recently completed another job for our valued client Pendragon, who run a series of respected car dealerships across both Great Britain and the United States. In particular, they deal in a wide range of specialist marques, which range from Ferrari to Mercedes-Benz, as well as motorcycles such as Harley Davidson.

This time, Pendragon brought us a Land Rover Discovery whose 20 inch alloys had come off worst in a fight with the kerb. To repair the damage, we utilised our diamond cutting service to bring them back to sparkling life. Diamond cutting is a premium service that creates a superior finish and completely removes any trace of previous damage. This is achieved thanks to the unique precision of the diamond cutter, which can remove much more precise sections of the rim than any other method.

The process begins with a specialist aqua jet wash or acid dip, which gets rid of even the microscopic bits of sticky tar that can corrode your alloys. Once it’s clean, our experts examine the wheel to determine the best procedure for the repair, then powder coat the alloy before carrying out the precision cut.

After this, we coat the rim in a scratch proof lacquer and bake it in the oven – Mary Berry would be proud! After another quality check, the now highly polished rims are re-fitted, with the tyres inflated and re-balanced to ensure the driver can get back on the road in both safety and style.

If you’d like to restore your own alloys to a just-fitted shine, and banish the memory of any unsightly kerb damage, then call today for an obligation-free discussion with our experts.

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Diamond Alloys Wheel Refurbishment Centre – Looking Good!

We are delighted to have released our new Youtube film which gives customers a chance to take a virtual tour of our alloy wheel repair and refurbishment centre in London. This short film highlights our modern and clean facility along with the wide array of services we offer on site.

If your alloys are scuffed and scraped and in need to some care and attention to get them looking as good as new; at a fraction of the cost compared to buying new, then drop off a set of 4 rims to Diamond Alloys and we’ll give you a discount too!

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Welding Alloys Wheels

weld-alloy-wheelAlloys wheels mostly sustain scratches, scrapes or kerbing damage but on occasion the damage can result in a crack or tear along the outside rim, as pictured here. However, damage like this can easily be repaired and save you having to buy new, which is a more costly solution.

After the weld has been completed the guys in our prep room fill and sand the alloy  to produce a sound surface once again. Wheels are then powder coated to give a really smooth finish before being painted and lacquered.

weld-repairDiamond Alloys can offer a welding crack repair service in addition to painting and diamond cutting, enabling you to get the job done all at once and in just a few days. If your alloy wheel has sustained damage like this, just send us a picture and we will be able to tell you if it can be repaired. Call us today on 0845 370 8881 and see if you can save money by opting for a repair service for you alloy wheels.

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Repair Alloy Wheel Corrosion

corroded-alloy-wheelTake a look at these corroded alloy wheels and you might think that they were only fit for the scrap heap! However, they might look like they are beyond repair but with a little bit of TLC and some specialist care from Diamond Alloys they can be looking as good as new within just a few days.

Our skilled technicians can take badly corroded alloy wheels like this and dip them in a chemical acid bath to strip away all the unsightly corrosion. They are than blasted to remove any excess and dirt before being fully prepped by our guys to ensure any scuffs or scrapes are eradicated before being powder coated and painted or diamond cut.

corrosion-alloy-wheelYou’ll be amazed by the results and also save a lot of money compared to buying new, so if your alloys look like they have corrosion, give Diamond Alloys a call on 0845 370 8881 or get a quick quote here. Remember, have all 4 wheels repaired at the same time and you’ll save even more money!

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Diamond Cuts at Diamond Alloys

diamond-cut-alloy-wheelTake a look at the latest diamond cut alloy wheels which have passed though the Diamond Alloys wheel repair centre this week.

Diamond cutting your alloy wheels can create a beautiful finish. Cutting away a thin layer of metal after it has been painted will show off the spoke colour and design of the rim. A popular finish, this can enhance the look of your car giving it a more expensive feel.

If you are not sure if your alloy wheels can be diamond cut, simply give us a call on 0845 370 8881 and we’ll be able to give you a quote on the spot. Remember, have all 4 wheels refurbished at once and you’ll not only create a uniform finish on all wheels but they weather equally AND you’ll get a discount!

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Refurbishing Alloys Wheels of All Shapes and Sizes

IMG_4991-2Diamond Alloys; based just off the A40 in London, specialises in diamond cutting and powder coating alloy wheels, however we love rims of all shapes and sizes and can paint, cut, straighten, weld and create bespoke finishes…in fact, there is little we can’t achieve!

Take a look at our gallery and you’ll see our guys hard at work, carefully checking, prepping and powder coating alloy wheels. All wheels are removed, balanced and re-fitted as part of the price quoted so you can be confident that at diamond Alloys there are no hidden costs!

Our technicians are highly skilled and our helpful sales advisors are on hand at the end of the phone or email to answer any questions you might have. Give us a call on 0845 370 8881 and we’ll be able to give you a quote on the spot! Remember, have all 4 wheels refurbished at the same time and we’ll give you a discount!

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A Difficult Diamond Cut

diamond-cut-alloy-wheelsThis week we received a Chrysler YpsilonSE alloy wheel from one of our trade accounts; Streamline Accident Repair, with a request to refurbish an alloy wheel which had been badly damaged. On seeing the wheel, our technicians could see the wheel had been diamond cut many times before. The diamond cut process cuts away a very thin layer of metal from the alloy to remove and damage sustained by kerbing, which means only so many cuts can be done before a replacement wheel is required, which is why Streamline asked for our professional opinion on whether another cut was possible.

This wheel was difficulty to cut, however the guys managed to take extra care and made sure it was done at the highest level allowing one last cut to be achieved and a huge bill avoided for the customer in replacing for new. The alloy had a diamond cut face with a grey insert which really accentuates the design of the spokes.

If you are not sure if your wheels can be diamond cut, just email us a picture of pop down to our London workshop, we are just of the A40.

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Extra Care with Alloy Wheel Repairs

scotching-alloy-wheelsAt Diamond Alloys we always take extra care when preparing alloy wheels for repair and refurbishment. Why do we do this? The answer is simple, the more care and attention we give at the preparation stage, the better the results will be.

In this picture you’ll see one of our prep guys scotching the wheels down, before they go for their paint and diamond cut. This process takes off any excess paint and removes imperfections, enabling our diamond cut technician to achieve a smoother cut.

The time spent in preparation means we can achieve beautiful quality results, something our clients recognise with their great feedback!

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Subaru Impreza Alloys get a Subaru Gold Refurbishment

Subaru-ImprezaWhen you have damaged Subaru Impreza alloys wheels, then there is only one finish to go for! Our customer kept it original by requesting a Subaru Gold painted finish, and we were happy to make it happen!

These 18 inch alloys were given a custom painted finish after being stripped back completely in our chemical bath to eradicate all paint and Subaru-Impreza-alloysresidue so our guys could see the extent of the kerbing damage.

 

The damage was minor around the sides along with some slight corrosion around the centre. Our guys worked hard in the prep room to fill and sand before they were powder coated and painted.

The finished result? As good as gold!

Stunning Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels

_BS_8420When you take a closer look at the diamond cut alloy wheels we refurbish you’ll instantly know why this is fast becoming the number one finish for prestige cars.

The process simply cuts away a very thin layer of alloy to remove any damage sustained by kerbing, producing a shiny metal finish which contrasts beautifully against the spoke and drum colour of the wheel.

This refurbishment is not restricted to just prestige cars however, and can be applied to most wheels. Our skilled technicians are able to advise on the best finish for your rims, so just give us a call on 0845 370 8881 today or get a quick quote here. Remember…get all 4 wheels done at the same time and we’ll give you a discount!

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