Category Archives: Standard Refurbishment

Alloy Wheel with a Chunk Missing Repaired by Diamond Alloys

DSC_0192When an alloy wheel sustains damage this extensive it is easy for anyone to think it is beyond repair, but not Diamond Alloys!

These Porsche wheels had a sever chunk of alloy missing after damage sustained to the outer rim. A face weld repaired the damage which was then powder coated with the rest of the set of wheels before being treated to a standard painted refurbishment. The result is amazing with the damage completely vanished.

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Damage like this and hairline cracks can occur when driving over pot holes, so if you notice loss of air in your tyres it is time to have them inspected, especially as it could mean a failed MOT!

If your alloys need urgent repair, or if you just want a new look for your rims then give our helpful customer care advisors a call on 0845 370 8881 or get an on-line quote today!

Split Rim Alloy Wheels Get a Great Refurbishment at Diamond Alloys

DSC_0153Customer Tim Jones came to Diamond Alloys with his badly damaged split rim Audi TT alloy wheels. As you can see in the pictures they were badly kerbed around the edges making them look very unsightly.

Split rim alloys wheels are more complicated to repair, but Diamond Alloys has trained technicians who are highly skilled to repair and refurbish both cosmetic split rims in addition to two piece split rims as featured here.

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Tim requested a standard painted finish which our guys applied after cleaning, prepping the wheels before powder coating in silver for a smooth finish. The transformation is complete and looks stunning back on Tim’s Audi.

If your split rims alloy wheels are looking old and damaged, don’t despair. A repair and refurbishment is cheaper than buying new and can bring their look back to a stunning finish. Call our helpful team on 0845 370 8881 or get a quick quote on-line here.

Get a New Look For Your Alloys and Protect Them At The Same Time With Rim Bands

diamond-alloys-rim-bands-greenMany customers come to Diamond Alloys to get their alloy wheels repaired, eliminating ugly scuffs and scrapes which can easily occur when parking against high kerbs. However, we also have customers come in to our London based alloy wheel refurbishment centre just to get a new look for their alloys.

Take a look at these pictures and you will see a great example of how having your alloys painted with a new colour can bring your car to life. Customer Kevin Parfit wanted a standard painted refurbishment on his alloys with lime green Rim bands to match his unlimited green Ford Focus.

The gloss black alloys look stunning against the brilliant green of Kevin’s car and the addition of the rim bands makes stunning finishing touch to the overall look. They are practical too and protect the edges of your alloy wheels meaning that future kerbing damage is reduced. This prolongs the life of your alloys as it can help ensure the protective lacquer layer is not compromised. If the lacquer is damaged and water is allowed to seep underneath this can cause your alloys to corrode.

We can add a colourful selection of rim bands to your car, available in black, blue, lime, orange, pink, red, silver, white and yellow there is a colour to suit most tastes and cars. At only £50 for a pack of 4, they will help protect your car potentially saving you money off future repair bills. Fitting rim bands is free of charge at Diamond Alloys if you are booked in for a repair or refurbishment. Call 0845 370 8881 for more details.

 

Alloy Wheel Repair Feedback – The wheels!! Superb!! First class job!!

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If you love your car, then you’ll want it looking good then beautifully restored alloy wheels will add the finishing touch to any cute car. Customer Lynda Perry bought her adorable pink Fiat 500 to Diamond Alloys to have the alloy wheels refurbished because they had quite bad kerbing damage, as you can see in the gallery below. However, this was a quick fix for our guys and Lynda was thrilled with the results. After repairing the kerb damage, our guys applied a Ferric Grey paint which compliments the pink car beautifully and then finish the alloy with a diamond cut face for a truly stunning effect. Take a look at the before and after shots and you will see what a great transformation our guys achieved and how great they look back on the car.

Lynda was not only impressed with the finish, but was also delighted with our service. Here’s what she had to say. “I am more than happy to provide a testimonial as I was genuinely impressed by your service from start to finish.”

“The whole experience was extremely positive from my initial interaction via your website, I received an immediate response.  During the process of obtaining quotations, I discovered that there are very few alloy wheel repair companies who are actually able to undertake diamond cut alloys and of course Diamond Alloys quickly confirmed that they were able to do the work and following submission of photos of all 4 wheels – all of which were in very poor condition all round – I received a quotation.  All communication was dealt with efficiently.”

Lynda went on to comment “I had had some concerns with the fact that I would have to leave a valuable asset in an area I was unfamiliar with but your site, on a business park, gave me comfort that my vehicle would be secure – not to mention the number of prestige vehicles parked outside your unit with all 4 wheels removed.  That gave me great comfort for two reasons: security and the fact that my daughter wasn’t the only person in the UK to damage all 4 wheels!!”

fiat-500-alloy “I liked the fact that my vehicle was carefully booked in, with a full appraisal of the bodywork when I dropped it off.  Your communication by email, telephone and in person was extremely welcoming yet efficient.  As a woman it can be intimidating to visit garages or anything to do with cars but this was not the case at all dealing with Diamond Alloys. I did obtain quotations which were marginally less but I was not presented with the same professional image provided by yourselves.”

Her final words…….”Oh – and the wheels!!  Superb!!  First class job!!  They look amazing. Thank you.” It is so gratifying when we get feedback from customers, especially when it is a good as this. A huge thanks to Lynda for taking the time to send us such a great testimonial, it has been passed on to the whole team. If you would like to try out our great service, then call us on 0845 370 8881 or get a quotation on-line here.

Vintage Volvo alloy wheels gets star treatment at Diamond Alloys

1At Diamond Alloys we love alloy wheels of all shapes and sizes, but nothing pleases us more than to have a rare or vintage car roll up outside our London workshop.

This month we had an even bigger treat when automobile author George Mowat-Brown pulled up in his vintage Volvo. George writes books on vintage cars and the back grounds on the manufacturers, so he knows his stuff when it comes to cars and how to look after them so we were privileged to have him trust us with his prized possession.

George wanted the full works, not only booking his alloys in for a painted refurbishment but also asked us to source and replace his tyres, which we were happy to arrange.

Featured here are before and after pictures of George’s alloy wheels in addition to a picture of him with his vintage vehicle. George was very happy with the finish Diamond Alloys achieved and said “The Service has been brilliant, a 43 Year old car and the wheels look brand new. I would recommend other old cars to Diamond Alloys.”

We would like to thank George for his kind comments and for entrusting us with his vintage Volvo alloys. If you have a vintage car and need the alloy wheels repaired or refurbished, simply call us on 0845 370 8881 or get a quick quote on-line!

Painted refurbishments at Diamond Alloys London

kerbing-damageAt Diamond Alloys we get to see a wide variety of car makes and models. In addition we get to see a lot of wear and tear and damage on the rims!

Take a look at the before shots from this Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SQ300 and you will see there is extensive kerbing damage, most probably caused by parking too close to kerbs, a very common sight here at Diamond Alloys. Damage like this can easily happen and devalue the look of your car, and with the prospect of high costs associated with replacing the alloys it is no wonder so many customers are choosing to repair and refurbish their wheels at Diamond Alloys.

We recommend you get all wheels repaired at the same time, this not only ensures they all look tip top and match but it also means they will wear evenly. These 18” alloys were given a great new look with a stunning black gloss painted finish. Our guys work hard to prep and clean the wheels carefully to ensure they are ready to be powder coated to a really smooth finish, essentially for a gloss finish.

diamond-alloys-painted-wheelIf your alloys have seen better days, then get down to our London based alloy wheel repair centre and we can give you some great advice on how you can bring them back to life. If you decide to get all 4 wheels repaired at the same time we will give you a great discount too!

If you are prone to kerbing when parking on London’s streets, then we also highly recommend adding rim bands to your alloys. For a small additional cost these rim bands will help protect your alloys and potentially save you money in the long run! The come is a range of colours and can be fitted for free by our guys when your repair is finished.

For more details about all our services, call us on 0845 370 8881 and we will be happy to help. Alternatively, get a quick quote on-line!

Get a great Powder Coat Finish at Diamond Alloys

diamond-alloys-loads-of-work8 Our upgraded powder coat system is now installed and up and running! Check out these alloy wheels and see what a superb finish a power coat can achieve. It adds a smooth and even coating of powder paint to give a uniform standard painted finish.

These alloys pictured are finished in a popular silver colour, but we can also apply a layer of colour if you want to opt for a unique look for your car. You might want to contrast or match the bodywork colour for example. Our technicians are on hand to talk to you about all the options available ensuring you get the look and finish you want for your wheels. A powder coat finish only takes 48 hours for a Diamond Cut finish and 48 hours for a Painted finish at Diamond Alloys London and will mean you don’t have to be off the road and inconvenienced to long. Want more details? Give us a call on 0845 370 8881 or get a quick quote here!

Diamond Alloys Refurbishes High End Marques

alloy-wheel-refurbishmentAt Diamond Alloys, we love to refurbish alloy wheels, never more so that when they belong to a prestigious marque like Aston Martin, Porsche or Lamborghini. Our technicians are highly skilled and have the expertise to look after your alloy wheels with care.

Take a look at our gallery of prestige alloy wheels which have all been repaired and refurbished in our West London alloy wheel repair centre. You will notice Diamond Cut alloys from Porsche and Land Rover in addition to some beautifully finished painted alloys from Lamborghini, Audi and Range Rover. We use a powder coat system which ensures every alloy receives a smooth surface and beautiful finish in a speedy turnaround time.


Whether you have a high end marque or an everyday run around, Diamond Alloys is happy to give you a great quote for a 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 0845 370 8881 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.

Alloy Wheels get the Diamond Alloys makeover to achieve a stunning black gloss painted finish

diamond-alloys-black-gloss-wheelAt Diamond Alloys we get alloys dropped off in all shapes and sizes. We can repair and refurbish wheels from 10” all the way up to 22” for a Diamond Cut and even larger for a standard painted finish. Prices start from as little as £55/wheel and we will even give you a discount if you have all 4 wheels repaired at the same time. We do recommend you have all wheels repaired and refurbished together to ensure they are all looking good and wear evenly.

These 10 spoke alloy wheels came in for a new look with our client requesting a shiny black gloss finish. The alloy wheels are cleaned in our aquablast machine and then prepped by hand by our guys to repair any damage made by kerbing. Once prepped, they are ready to have a powder coat layer applied for a truly superb flat finish before getting the glossy black paint applied. A clear coat of lacquer finish the look and gives the rims a protective coating.

Do you want a new look for your alloy wheels? Call our helpful customer services team on 0845 370 8881 or get a quick quote here!

Great Feedback from Diamond Alloys Customer

painted-alloy-wheelsWe love to get great feedback from our happy customers.

Andrew Minnis emailed us especially to say “I just wanted to say big thanks for the excellent work done on my TT alloys. I wasn’t sure about the colour at first but am very pleased with them now and have had many comments about how good the workmanship is. I will definitely recommend you guys.”

We are delighted to hear that Andrew is so pleased with the results on his alloys which received a stunning dark grey painted refurbishment. As you can see from the before image, Andrew’s alloys were badly scuffed around the rim, an unsightly problem that can easily be repaired and refurbished with a painted finish. Our guys prepped the wheels, filled and sanded the damage before painting and applying a fresh new colour to give the rims a new look.


If your alloy wheels have kerbing damage, give us a call and we can advise the best finish to bring them back to life! Call us on 0845 370 8881 or email us direct.