Name: The Alloy Refurb Centre
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Alloy Wheel Refurbishment

We take wheel refurbishment seriously, so we invested heavily in state-of-the-art equipment to give your wheels that factory finish.

Check below to see our full 10-step process.

Our 10-Step Wheel Refurbishment Process

Technician removing tyres on tyre machine.

1. Tyre Removal

Tyres are first removed to allow our technicians to assess damage and buckles. This also allows for the painting of the entire wheel including the inside rim.

Wheel being taken out of an acid strip tank part of wheel refurbishment in harlow essex

2. Chemical Acid Strip

Tyres are first removed to allow our technicians to assess damage and buckles. This also allows for the painting of the entire wheel including the inside rim.

damaged wheel ready to be repaired in wheel refurbishment harlow process

3. Wheel Preparation

In this step, our technicians repair any damages to the wheel. This includes the removal of scuffs, corrosion or curb damage. The wheel is then keyed up in order to allow a fresh layer of paint to be applied in the following processes.

4. Primer Powder Coat

Powder primer is first applied to the wheel to provide an even layer for paint to sit as well as build the strength of the paint layers.

wheel being powder coated by a technician

5. Powder Coat

Powder coat base paint is then applied. This is where your chosen colour is applied. There are a huge variety of colours to choose from, so we can get really creative here. This layer is the colour the wheel will be on finalisation.

wheel being diamond cut in a lathe in wheel refurbishment process in harlow

6. Diamond Cut

This step is optional. Alloys are placed into our state of the art CNC Lathe where a diamond tip is used to remove a layer of steel, thereby removing light damages and providing a fresh diamond cut finish.

wheel that has been refurbished in harlow with brilliant gloss lacquer

7. Lacquer Powder Coat

Lacquer, also known as clear coat, is then applied to the wheel. This layer is a see-through plastic which provides a high gloss (or matte) finish whilst protecting the paint from damage and the metal from corrosion. It is a water and weatherproof layer which leaves your wheels looking fresh for years to come.

technician fitting a tyre to a refurbished wheel in harlow essex for alloy wheel refurbishment harlow

8. Tyre Re-Fitting

Now that the actual alloys have been refurbished and repainted, the tyres are ready to be re-fitted for return to your car.

Mechanic placing wheel weights on a wheel balancing machine

9. Wheel Balancing

Our service includes wheel balancing prior to re-fitting your wheels to your car. Wheel balancing prevents damage to vehicles and is an essential part of tyre removal and fitting.