Any driver will know that kerb damage is common and in some cases unavoidable. Although it’s a normal part of car ownership, it can leave your alloys looking old and tired – something particularly undesirable if you’ve worked hard to make them an aesthetic feature of your car.

Fortunately, expert alloy repair is both quick and cost-effective, meaning that you can have your car back on the road and looking brand new just a few days after kerb damage. Take one recent client, for example, who came in with a BMW 4 Series whose matte black alloys had suffered kerb damage.

Rather than pay for a costly new set of alloys, the owner trusted us to have the rims looking brand new at a fraction of the cost. Our experts stripped back the wheels to their bare metal using an acid bath – definitely not something to try at home! – before blasting off any residual dirt with specialist equipment.

They then determined the best process for the damage in question, and applied a powder coat primer before coating the alloys in both matte black paint and a scratch-proof acrylic lacquer – ensuring the wheel is better protected against future dirt and weather. After another quality check the wheels were re-fitted to the tyres, which were re-inflated and rebalance, before we handed the car back to the delighted owner!

Although this owner decided to keep his matte black finish, we can also change the colour and finish of your alloys when you bring them in for repair, meaning that they look not only brand new but also like completely different rims!

To protect your alloys, and your piece of mind, all our work comes with a full 12 month wheel refurbishment warranty. Our experts will also give you tips on how to care for your wheels and we encourage you to ask them questions – we don’t think there’s anything about alloys they don’t know!

For more information on our standard alloy repair service, get a quote or call us today on 0845 370 8881.

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We 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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Take 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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This 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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At 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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When 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 residue 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!

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When 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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