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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At Diamond Alloys we believe in offering our trade and retail customers a superb finish. Achieving a good finish can depend a lot on the preparation of the wheel before it is painted. Many wheels come to our London Alloy Wheel refurbishment centre with a lot of corrosion which is caused by water and especially saltwater attacking the alloy when the protective lacquer layer is damaged from kerbing or chips.

These pictures indicate what alloy wheel corrosion looks like, which can become quite advanced if not addressed quickly and will most likely contribute to air loss on your tyres. However, you don’t have to outlay a huge amount of cash on purchasing new alloy wheels. Although this damage looks bad it can be easily removed simply by placing in an acid dip bath. The alloy will have to remain in acid for a period of time, depending on how excessive it is, and our trained technicians will be able to evaluate this. Acid is dangerous so we do recommend you let experts like ours carry out this task.

Once the corrosion has been removed from your alloy wheels it is washed down and then proceeds to our preparation room where any damage is repaired. After this stage we would powder coat each wheel to ensure a smooth an even surface is achieved before applying a colour or a diamond cut.

Applying lacquer is a very important stage as it gives the alloy a protective layer to help stop water from accessing the metal and causing further corrosion damage. The difference in the look of your alloy wheel will be stunning, not only will they look good but without loss of air your car will be more efficient and perform better too.

For more information about our range of services, simply call our helpful team on 0845 370 8881 or email us pictures of your wheels here. We are confident that we can make your alloy wheels look better, guaranteed.

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At Diamond Alloys we aim to always keep our technology and working practices bang up to date by upgrading our machinery and training staff with new and improved techniques.

Earlier this year, we upgraded our powder coat machine to improve the finish we can achieve and to shorten lead times, so that we can not only offer great looking refurbished alloys wheels but an even better service. The process offers a smoother finish and a quicker bake time, not surprising since the oven heats to an impressive 230℃!

The upgraded machine involves the following process:

• Degas the alloys at 230℃+ for a minimum of 15 minutes
• Turn the heat down to 200℃ – 210℃ as coating begins
• Prime the alloy wheel in the spray booth
• Bake the powder coated alloys for 5 – 10 minutes when last wheel goes back into oven
• Remove wheels once baking is complete and cool to 80℃
• Add the base coat to colour
• Flash off 5 – 10 minutes before putting back into oven
• Put back into oven for 10 – 15 minutes ready for clear coat
• Apply Clear coat
• Put last wheel back into oven and bake for 10 – 15 minutes
• Remove from oven and cool

If you want to get a really great looking set of alloy wheels, we highly recommend a powder coat process is used. For more information on what services we can offer for your alloys, simply call us on 0845 370 8881 or get a quick quote here.

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1. What do you do at Diamond Alloys?
I am a Tyre Fitter ad Diamond Alloys. I remove the wheel and check for any damage and then I prepare the wheels for refurbishment. Once the alloy wheels have been refurbished I prepare them ready to be fitted back and rebalanced. This is all part of the service at Diamond Alloys and included in the price (we don’t have hidden costs!)

2. What did you do before?
I worked as a mechanic and tyre fitter.

3. Why did you decide to work into the motor industry?
I used to have my own garage, I enjoyed it very much but wanted to be part of a bigger team but still wanted to work in the automotive industry.

4. What’s the best part of your job?
Diamond Alloys is a great place to work and I enjoy the job itself! It’s great to be surrounded by a great group of lads.

5. If you could drive any car, what would it be, where would you drive it and who would be sitting next to you?
I would choose a Ferrari or a BMW for a solo trip in Europe.

6. Why should customers tyres not be replaced on their own?
If they have the right equipment and know what they are doing it is fine to do yourself, otherwise I would recommend you let us do the work for you. As I said, at Diamond Alloys, we offer to our customers removal, refitting and balancing for FREE!

7. What would you recommend to keep tyres in good condition?
I would suggest they check their tyres every 5000 miles and they make sure the air pressure is correct. Low tyre pressure is, fortunately, easy to fix, and we’ll give you a free pressure check every time you book a refurbishment with us.

8. How often should tyres be topped up with air?
Before and after every long journey.

9. What gives you job satisfaction?
When a customer is happy with their refurbished wheels.

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Adding rim bands to your alloy wheels will help protect them from damage often caused by parking too close to kerbs. The added bonus is they look great too, adding a touch of colour which can tie in with the colour of your car.

Take a look at the standard painted alloy wheels which were just completed at London based refurbishment centre Diamond Alloys. The red rim bands make a striking contrast to the standard grey painted finish applied to the alloys.

Made from stretchy high strength silicone rubber, these rim protectors are tear resistant and fit snugly around alloy rims to protect against kerbing and damage often caused by potholes. These rim bands won’t damage your alloys and feature 5 gripping ribs to stop them slipping out while driving.

Available from Diamond Alloys in 9 attractive colours, their universal fitting allows them to fit wheels from 15” up to 22”. We can fit these for you at Diamond Alloys FREE as part of a full 4 wheel alloy wheel refurbishment. Fitting where refurbishment is not taking place is £15 plus VAT per wheel. For safety reasons fitting can only be done at our workshop. Call us now on 0845 370 8881 and find out how you can get these rim bands fitted to your alloys for as little as £50 for a set of 4! Alternatively, get a quick quote on-line!

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