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R108 refurb cost

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R108 refurb cost

Post by kis » Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:56 pm

Number5 wrote:I think Paisley Freight are the best way to ship them as you can get an exact quote.

Click here : https://www.paisleyfreight.com/alloy-wheel-courier
goldbcfc wrote:yes i enquired about buying some alloys this week on ebay and the seller recomended this Paisley freight saying there cheaspest in UK at £39.99 others are £50.... :thumbsup:

i might need to use them myself soon
Sound. Thanks guys. Will check the Paisley company out! :thumbsup:
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Post by kis » Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:08 pm

goldbcfc wrote:
Barneybubble wrote:Wow have to say for the money that seems fantastic value.
I'm currently planning to take the winter to get the car ready for next spring.

I'm only about 1.5 hrs from Birmingham so will definitely consider these guys.
Thanks for the photos.

Do they split the rims on the R108,s ?
yes heres some ive had done
goldbcfc how have you found the finish? Like I have some areas that have kerbing and corrosion. I assume that for best results you need to prep them a bit first? I saw on the website that there will still be blemishes etc. I know it kind of goes without saying as they aren't new alloys. But just as you've clearly done quite a few sets, what's the comparison before and after? Have you done any alloys that were 'slightly worse for the wear'? How did they come out?

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Post by goldbcfc » Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:03 pm

They strip and repair the wheels its not some delboy setup its a proper powdercoaters if their curbed they will look like new again when finished. I've just bought new alloys on saturday so will take my old 108's here to refurb before i sell on if i dont sell them as they are. Get some pics up soon.

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Post by Barneybubble » Mon Dec 05, 2016 5:24 pm

HI

As i am working on the car with a planned date on the road of April , i haven't actually got round to having them done yet.

Really looking to see some pictures from Goldbcfc though , which will confirm i will definitely be taking them their.

Will keep you updated

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Post by kis » Mon Dec 05, 2016 11:52 pm

Sounds good! Look forward to pics... Hopefully you go down the refurb route! If you can before and after? Thanks mate!
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Post by kis » Mon Dec 05, 2016 11:54 pm

goldbcfc wrote:They strip and repair the wheels its not some delboy setup its a proper powdercoaters if their curbed they will look like new again when finished. I've just bought new alloys on saturday so will take my old 108's here to refurb before i sell on if i dont sell them as they are. Get some pics up soon.
Sorry for posting again, so say there's quite a bad curb. Will they just file this out? Or will they add some sort of alloy filler? That's if you know! Thanks again, Kis.
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7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71

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Post by goldbcfc » Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:29 am

Yes of course they fill it otherwise you would have parts missing and the finish product will look poor they look new when finished. They are a small company refurbing high volumes daily. They were originally a powder coating company who started doing wheels thats all. Of course you can pay a lot more for all these 3 stage paint german technique they always come out with on quotes at these so callled alloy "specialist" where they of course charge you more :thumbsdown: .

Im not refurbing the 108's now i got new wheels for £150
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