Wheel refurb quote a bit high?? (mk3 Supra)
Wheel refurb quote a bit high?? (mk3 Supra)
So i've been looking into getting my Supra's wheels restored back to "original".
Idea is, I just put some regular wheels on it, then whip out the "originals" for any meets/shows and so on.
For the works, powdercoating, and tyre removal/putting back on, a local company have quoted me £350 for four.
You can see the current condition in the pics of this thread. I MUST take some more pictures for you guys, really sorry, I meant to do this at the weekend but had a few other bits to do.
Will start the restoration blog thingy soon so I can be better at this hehe.
Is this a little high, do you think? I must sound like such a silly billy asking such a vague question, but some companies are charging about £40 a wheel!
Do any of you have any recommendations for companies in this field?
Am I just being really stingy? (As in...you pay for what you get) kind of thing?
P.S I don't trust Halfords though.
Hope eveyone's having a lovely day!!
Sally.
o*suprasally*o
08-12-2021, 05:31 AM #1Hi all!
So i've been looking into getting my Supra's wheels restored back to "original".
Idea is, I just put some regular wheels on it, then whip out the "originals" for any meets/shows and so on.
For the works, powdercoating, and tyre removal/putting back on, a local company have quoted me £350 for four.
You can see the current condition in the pics of this thread. I MUST take some more pictures for you guys, really sorry, I meant to do this at the weekend but had a few other bits to do.
Will start the restoration blog thingy soon so I can be better at this hehe.
Is this a little high, do you think? I must sound like such a silly billy asking such a vague question, but some companies are charging about £40 a wheel!
Do any of you have any recommendations for companies in this field?
Am I just being really stingy? (As in...you pay for what you get) kind of thing?
P.S I don't trust Halfords though.
Hope eveyone's having a lovely day!!
Sally.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
purplewitch
08-12-2021, 06:21 AM #2I've had two sets of wheels refurbished properly and paid £350 for one set and £400 for the other as they needed straightening out too ... I think with wheel refurbs, you get what you pay for to a degree
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
purplewitch I've had two sets of wheels refurbished properly and paid £350 for one set and £400 for the other as they needed straightening out too ... I think with wheel refurbs, you get what you pay for to a degree
Thanks, purplewitch
Well that makes me feel much more clued up. It probably is a case of me just being a dumbo and forgetting that rule hehe (the pay for what you get thing). Quotes, quotes, quotes ^^ Always a thing
o*suprasally*o
08-12-2021, 06:34 AM #3purplewitch I've had two sets of wheels refurbished properly and paid £350 for one set and £400 for the other as they needed straightening out too ... I think with wheel refurbs, you get what you pay for to a degree
Thanks, purplewitch
Well that makes me feel much more clued up. It probably is a case of me just being a dumbo and forgetting that rule hehe (the pay for what you get thing). Quotes, quotes, quotes ^^ Always a thing
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
purplewitch
08-12-2021, 11:27 AM #4It depends what you need I huess, if you know the wheels are straight and there's no curb damage you want fixed and you don't want a hug holy polished chrome/or other special finish.. Then I'm sure the more cost effective rub down and quick spray jobs are great, many of the Outlaws have done this themselves and had great results
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
purplewitch
08-12-2021, 11:28 AM #5^guess
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
I payed over 500 for my 19" 350z wheels to be done a few years back but I couldn't fault the finish but I did go for the shadow chrome colour
Get them to whip the tires off... Then go to a powder coaters and get them to blast the wheels and powder coat them...
Then back to the friendly garage to refit and ballence your wheels.
When I had my rota SDX's done... I only paid 35 per wheel to powdercoat and 20 for fitting and ballencing.
But the wheels were mint.. No bends or curb marks.
It all depends on where you go.
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FOSSIL FUELS
13-12-2021, 01:45 PM #7If you've got a friendly MOT garage...
Get them to whip the tires off... Then go to a powder coaters and get them to blast the wheels and powder coat them...
Then back to the friendly garage to refit and ballence your wheels.
When I had my rota SDX's done... I only paid 35 per wheel to powdercoat and 20 for fitting and ballencing.
But the wheels were mint.. No bends or curb marks.
It all depends on where you go.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
purplewitch
15-12-2021, 01:21 AM #8Mint? you had polo's on your car? that's silly :p
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
brand new... No damage.I've had a polo... For my first car
FOSSIL FUELS
15-12-2021, 02:28 AM #9 brand new... No damage.
I've had a polo... For my first car
I work at a bodyshop buddy and tbh 350 isn't bad depending on the wheel quality. If they are badly damaged (this excludes curb rub as long as it's just the rims) then they have to factor in the repair time. We charge £200 for a straight colour swap though and that is quite cheap by most standards.
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