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Where can I get performance car alloy wheels repaired? At Diamond Alloys of course!

If you own a sports performance car, you’ll want to keep your alloy wheels looking in showroom condition. Whether you have sustained kerbing damage or just want a new look for your alloy wheels, then Diamond Alloys in West London has a wide range of alloy wheel refurbishment and repair services you can use.

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At Diamond Alloys, we offer wheel refurbishment options suitable for prestigious marques like Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Range Rover, BMW or Lamborghini. Our technicians are highly skilled and have the expertise to ensure you get a high quality and quick alloy wheel refurb.

Look at these examples of performance car alloy wheels which have all been repaired and refurbished in our West London alloy wheel repair centre. We use a powder coat alloy wheel repair system which ensures every alloy receives a smooth surface and beautiful finish in a speedy turnaround time.

What’s the average cost of alloy wheel refurbishment?
Our alloy wheel refurbishment costs are kept low, and if you opt for a 4-wheel repair you’ll be offered a discount. Prices start from as little as £55/wheel for a 4-wheel repair. Check out our alloy wheel repair and refurbishment prices page here.

Alloy wheel refurbishment near me?
We know the importance of getting your car back on the road without delay, which is why we now have two convenient locations where you can drop off your car (Northolt A40) or wheels (Heathrow A30 Staines and Northolt). Our turnaround is just 48 hours for a diamond cut alloys and 72 hours for powder coated alloys.

Whether you have a high-end performance sports car or an everyday run around, Diamond Alloys is happy to give you a great quote for an alloy wheel repair or refurbishment. Get rid of scuffs and kerbing of opt for a new look, we can do it all on site at Diamond Alloys!

Call us now on 0208 845 7788 or get a quick on-line quote here. Don’t forget we offer great prices for one wheel, but even better prices if you have all four wheels refurbished at the same time.

Save money with a 4 wheel alloy wheel refurbishment

It is all too easy to scuff and kerb your beloved alloy wheels. Buying new alloy wheels can be expensive and so Diamond Alloys recommends an alloy wheel refurbishment which can return your alloys wheels to their original factory fresh condition.

If you are looking for an alloy wheel repair company near you then visit Diamond Alloys in west London to get your alloy wheels refurbished. We offer a wide range of alloy wheel refurbishment services to achieve custom alloy wheels, a standard powder coat painted refurbishment or our most popular Diamond Cut alloy wheel refurbishment service.diamond-cut-banner-2019

We can repair one wheel at a time as required or the whole set of 4 alloy wheels in one go. Our trained alloy wheel technicians ensure a close a match as possible to your original alloy wheel, but for a perfect match we do recommend you have 4 wheels refurbished at the same time. The benefit of refurbishing a set of 4 alloy wheels is that the finish on all the alloy wheels will match exactly, so there will be no slight variation in colour match for paints or finish.

If you choose a Diamond Cut Refurbishment, a small layer of metal is cut away on our in house laithe, which will change the profile slightly and as a result not match your other alloy wheels exactly. This will be less obvious on wide spokes, like a 5 spoke wheel, but on wheels with many smaller spokes, the cut will be more noticeable due to the design of the alloy wheel. However, our alloy wheel technicians are highly skilled and using a diamond cut alloy wheel refurbishment machine is more accurate and will remove less metal than other cutting techniques.For a great diamond cut alloy repair wheel refurbishment trust Diamond Alloys!

If you are looking for an alloy wheel repair London service, then look no further! For your convenience, we now have two locations where you can drop off your alloy wheels for refurbishment. Drop off your car at our Northolt branch (just off the A40 London) or drop off your alloy wheels at our Heathrow branch (A30 Staines).

Don’t forget, have all 4 alloy wheels refurbished at the same time and not only get a set that perfectly match in colour and finish, but you also get a reduced price! Give us a call on 0208 845 7788 now!locations-banner-2019

Alloy Wheel Repair Trade Accounts Welcome

da-trade-offerDid you know at Diamond Alloys wheel repair centre that we have a trade division?

As a west London based wheel repair company we have worked for many years with reputable bodyshop repair centres, coach works companies, dealerships, leasing companies and chauffeur hire companies offering a speedy and high quality service to ensure the alloys on their cars are looking great.

To ensure all alloy wheel repair trade bookings are processed without delay, we have a dedicated trade account manager to deal with garages and body shops to ensure their trade bookings are in and out without delay.

Our trade Account Manager keeps in regular contact with all our trade accounts to ensure our service is as good as the finish on our alloy wheels. They liaise daily with the workshop technicians to stay up to date on the job progress or make specific enquiries on colours of finishes any trade client may need. It is all part of the service at Diamond Alloys.

We have drivers out and about in the local area picking up and dropping off wheels with our collection and delivery service, ensuring our trade accounts have minimum hassle and with our new drop off point in Heathrow we have an even wider reach to local trade businesses looking for a quick and high quality alloy wheel repair service.

If you are a local business in the car trade and want more details about our trade prices or our local collection and delivery services, then call Diamond Alloys on 0845 370 8881 and we will be happy to help.

Fitting tyres to newly refurbished alloy wheels

diamond-alloys-new-member-andrei-tyreAt Diamond Alloys, we always invest heavily into buying the best machinery, so we can offer our clients the best possible service and finish from start to finish in as speedy a turnaround time as possible.

Take our tyre changer machines for example, which are used by our professionally trained tyre fitters and used to re-fit all tyres to newly repaired and refurbished alloy wheels. By using the latest tyre and alloy wheel fitting and balancing machines we are able to provide our clients with a first class and speedy alloy wheel refurbishment. Pictured here is one of our trained technicians loading and fitting in our West London alloy wheel refurbishment centre.

The machine we use can accommodate alloy wheels up to 28” in diameter, so at Diamond Alloys we are well equipped to handle really big wheels like these.

You can drop off your allow wheels for repair or refurbishment at our Heathrow branch which is located on the A30 Staines-Upon-Thames.

Increase Your Cars Re-Sale Value With Refurbished Alloy Wheels

alloyIf you are looking to increase the value of your car before you re-sell it then consider having your scuffed and worn alloy wheels repaired and refurbished, it could add £££s to the value! If they are in good condition, then a new look and fresh colour could also make your car more appealing to buyers.

Not only does Diamond Alloys assist consumers with a repair and refurb before sale, but we also work closely with many quality used cars dealerships to give their cars a finishing touch to ensure the vehicle is looking as good as possible on their forecourt enabling them to achieve a higher re-sale value.

Take a look at these Range Rover alloy wheels which were looking pretty lackluster and uninteresting before their Diamond Alloys makeover. All kerbing damage, scuffs and dings were dealt with before a through clean in our aquablast machine. After this they received some loving care in our prep room to get a sound surface before a powder coat was applied to ensure they had a smooth base for our diamond cutter to work from.

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The finished result produced a wheel which was stunning, bringing life back to their look in keeping with the prestigious marque they belong to. Our technicians applied a beautiful grey paint effect on the inside of the spokes and then applied a diamond cut face to really show off the stunning 14 spoke design.

Whether you are a customer wanting a new look for your own car, or a leasing company or dealership with a fleet of cars to care for, then call Diamond Alloys on 0208 845 7788 for more information on how our services can add value to your cars.

A ‘Diamond’ Cut Above the Rest

When you take a close look at a diamond cut alloy wheel you will know why they are so popular; they simply look stunning! For many years a Diamond Cut Alloy wheel repair has been the number one finish for prestige cars and at Diamond Alloys we are not surprised as the finish really shows off the beautiful designs that high end prestige cars have.range-rover-alloys

The Diamond Cutting 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. All our Diamond Cut alloy wheels are powder coated to ensure a smooth and long lasting finish. Choose a darker colour and you’ll really see the metal surface shine through!

This refurbishment is not restricted to just prestige cars however, and can be applied to most wheels. Our skilled technicians are able to advice on the best finish for your rims, so just give us a call on 0208 845 7788 today or get a quick quote here. Don’t forget, to get a proper Diamond Cut finish, you should use a refurbishment centre that has a Diamond Cut machine, like Diamond Allloys, and not a smart repair service. This way, you get the whole wheel powder coated and cut and not just a patch up ob.

Remember…get all 4 wheels done at the same time and we’ll give you a discount!

Alloy Wheel Powder Coat Refurbishment Speedy Service

 

Diamond Alloys was founded on a philosophy of offering the best service and finest finish, and to ensure this is delivered daily, new techniques and the most advanced technologies are employed. With this in mind, Diamond Alloys uses a powder coat facility to offer customers an even faster turnaround.The delivery of the very latest Powder Coat and Spray Booth technology ensures customers cars are only off the road for the shortest period of time, something which we recognise as is extremely important to both our trade and consumer clients. The efficient slim line oven offers increased capacity and quick delivery times whilst at the same time achieving a reduction in energy costs.

Why us a Powder Coat system?
Diamond Alloys uses a powder coat system because we believe it offers the best finish. Powder Coat technology is slowly replacing conventional wet paint processes and provides a harder more durable finish when compared to that of a wet paint finish. The coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a “skin”.

steveBecause powder coating does not have a liquid carrier, it can produce thicker coatings than conventional liquid coatings without running or sagging, and powder coating produces minimal appearance differences between horizontally coated surfaces and vertically coated surfaces.

This technology has numerous benefits; however, the key benefit is one of speed. Diamond Alloys values our trade partners business and this investment will provide improved wheel quality and great turn-around times.

With a free collection and delivery service for trade accounts, Diamond Alloys is the only place to have your alloy wheels refurbished in London. And now with a drop off point close the Heathrow, it just got more convenient for consumers too.

 

Does Brake Dust Damage Your Alloy Wheels?

In short, YES. But how?

brake-dustBrake dust is caused by the abrasion between the brake discs and pads. This is perfectly normal, but if left on your alloy for an extended period of time it will start to corrode the metal which is a problem that should not be left unattended.

We recommend you wash your alloy wheels regularly; should the brake dust persist then we suggest you use a wheel cleaner which are designed to work on specific metals and alloys. Use an alloy or a nylon brush and work the corrosionsolution well into the brake dust; once lifted it can be washed away with lots of water.

If you notice that your alloy wheel has already started to corrode, then it is time to book it into a wheel repair specialist like Diamond Alloys. Even if the corrosion is quite bad we can still remove it with acid and give the alloy a fresh powder coat, re-spray and protective lacquer which will have your alloys looking as good as new.

rim-bandsWe also highly recommend rims bands which help protect your rims from kerbing damage which can damage the protective layer and allow water to seep underneath. These can be fitted at the end of your refurbishment for a small cost which alongside a refurbishment is a lot cheaper than buying new, especially if you take advantage of the Diamond Alloys 4 wheel discount.

Call us today on 0208 845 7788 and book your corroded alloy wheels in for an alloy wheel refurbishment.

Repair Cracks and Dents Caused by Potholes at Diamond Alloys

Potholes are a serious problem for drivers. Even small pot holes can cause damage to alloy wheels and tyres – and with the cold weather approaching, potholes are only going to increase in number. It’s not just potholes that can be problematic; however, even speedbumps can have the same effect, so be aware and access them with due care.

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Both driving over potholes, and speed bumps at speed, can cause dents and cracks to your alloy wheels. This can especially be a problem for cars with large alloys, as these require tyres with lower-profile sidewalls, which are more likely to sustain crack damage due to the fact that there is less surface area and less flexibility to absorb the impact. Even careful drivers can be subject to the odd knock or bump, and so it’s important to regularly check wheels and tyres for signs of damage.

An easy way to check for cracks is to regularly check the tyre pressure. If the air in a tyre goes down faster than usual, this is usually an indicator that a small crack or dent may have developed – even if you can’t see the crack of dent in your alloy wheel with the naked eye. It’s clearly unwise to continue driving on an alloy wheel with a crack or dent, especially because in wet conditions a large amount of water could be seeping in through the crack, getting underneath the alloys protective layer and corroding the alloy underneath.

The good news, however, is that you don’t need to buy new alloys if your alloy wheels sustain a crack or dent. Diamond Alloys have a speedy and high quality welding service that will have your alloy wheels looking as good as new, not to mention performing like they did when you first got them. Our experts examine every inch of your alloys and tyres before repairing, re-fitting and balancing them, giving you a thorough alloy wheel service that usually takes less than 24 hours.

Want to know how our alloy wheel crack repair service works? We start by grinding out both sides of the crack to remove any contamination, and then weld either side to ensure that the repair has maximum strength. Once this is completed, we grind down the weld so it’s flush with the rest of the alloy, ensuring that it doesn’t damage the inside of the tyre. If you’re concerned about aesthetics, we can also refurbish the entire alloy to have it sparkling like new. You’ll never know the alloy wheel had a crack!

If you’d like a quotation for repairing cracks or dents you’ve spotted, or think there’s a problem and would like our experts to take a look, get in touch today.

Don’t Let Corrosion Ruin Your Alloy Wheels

corroded-alloy-wheelAs you will see on these images alloys wheels can easily sustain severe corrosion damage, which is not good news!

This type of corrosive damage is caused when the protective lacquer layer is compromised by kerbing or scuffing your rims which allows water to seep underneath making them corrode and look unsightly.

However, don’t worry, Diamond Alloys is here to help with problems like alloy wheel corrosion damage, so you’ll be pleased to hear that you don’t have to buy expensive new alloys! We have the skilled technicians to eradicate corrosion and give your alloys a newly finished look you’ll love.

Just take a look at these before and after images and we know you will be impressed by the transformation and finish we achieved.

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Not only can we repair alloy wheels which have become corroded, but we can also give them a new look at the same time. Why not try and new powder coat colour, or even consider a Diamond Cut finish with contrasting inserts. All work can be turned around quickly and comes at a very high standard. And, get all 4 wheels refurbished at the same time, and we’ll give you a discount too!
Call Diamond Alloys today on 020 845 7788 today and get a great quote for repairing corroded alloy wheels in London. Remember, we have a drop off point at our Heathrow branch now too!