If your wheels have sustained damage or they’re simply looking a bit worn, you should consider your alloy wheel repair options, as damaged wheels can lead to more costly alloy replacements down the line. Depending on the extent and type of damage, we can recommend either mobile wheel repair or taking your car into our local workshop.
DA Techs specialise in diamond cut and painted alloy wheel refurbishment, so we’ll take you through how alloy wheels are professionally refurbished and what option is best for you and your alloy wheels.
Most common types of alloy wheel damage
Alloy wheels are highly susceptible to daily road hazards, ranging from superficial scuffs to more serious structural issues. Correctly identifying the type of damage is crucial for determining if a simple cosmetic refurbishment or a specialised structural repair is needed.
Here are the most frequent issues:
- Kerb Rash: The most common cosmetic defect, caused by scraping against a kerb while parking. It leaves unsightly scuffs and scratches along the rim edge or spokes.
- Corrosion: Road salt and moisture can eventually compromise the wheel’s clear coat. This leads to oxidation, visible as bubbling paint or white, powdery patches spreading under the surface.
- Buckles: Significant impacts from potholes can physically distort the wheel’s shape. A buckled alloy is a structural issue that causes steering vibration and requires professional straightening.
- Cracks: Severe impacts may fracture the metal itself. Hairline cracks are dangerous safety hazards that usually require specialised TIG welding to fix.
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How are alloy wheels refurbished?
Highly skilled technicians can restore alloy wheels relatively quickly. The process usually begins by removing or deflating tyres, depending on the method of repair. Next, the wheels are cleaned to remove dirt, debris and paint.
For kerb damage, scrapes and scuffs on diamond cut alloy wheels, DA Techs employ a specialised CNC lathe which offers highly precise and accurate wheel cutting for a clean, professional finish.
We expertly recreate the exact factory finish and pattern, restoring your alloy to showroom condition. Then, the tyres are refitted onto your wheels, which are balanced and refitted back onto the car.
What to look for in a local workshop
Looking for a trusted local workshop/wheel refurb provider can be difficult and daunting. You need to guarantee that you’re going to be charged fair prices for high-quality work.
Upfront, you want to check out reviews for local workshop, prioritising ones with higher numbers of positive reviews which seem to be genuine (check out DA Tech’s Google reviews). You can also ask around the local area for word-of-mouth recommendations, as people are often eager to point you in the direction of workshop they’ve had good experiences with.
Finally, we’d recommend contacting your preferred options. A garage you can trust is likely to communicate openly with you regarding pricing and timing, as well as being honest about their capacity to carry out the work you need.
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Why DA Techs for alloy wheels refurbishment and repairs
At DA Techs, we take pride in our workmanship and expertise. With over 150 positive reviews on Google, we’re pleased that our customers are happy every time. We’ll communicate with you regarding fair prices and timescales, because we know timely repairs can be important.
Discover our full range of mobile alloy wheel repair services, including expert diamond cut alloy wheel refurbishment. Contact our team today to discuss your requirements or request a free quote.
