Full drive in service is offered Same day hassle free service. Please call for Quotes
Alloy Wheel Refurbishment's
STEP 1
Removing the wheels from a vehicle
If we have the car on site it will be parked within our secure premises for the duration of the repair.
STEP 2
Removing the tyres, weights & valves
The tyres are removed from the wheels and marked for precision & rotation, and tagged with the customer’s name. (If we spot unsafe tyres we will draw this to your attention. We reserve the right to refuse to refit tyres which are deemed to be unsafe. We then remove all balance weights, valves & sensors (if required).
STEP 3
Stripping previous paintwork, grime & dirt
The wheel is then dipped in a special chemical solution to strip away the existing finish and break all dust. After a few hours , the entire wheel is fully stripped back to bare aluminium.
STEP 4
Shot blasting - further cleaning of the wheel
The wheel is then sandblasted in a special blasting cabinet for more cleaning, corrosion removal and this also prepares the surface.
STEP 5
Wheel inspection
Once the wheel is fully cleaned it is much easier to see if there are any cracks or structural damage. The wheels are then tested on a balancing machine to check for any bends or buckles. At this stage , we will notify you if there is any damage to the wheel deemed to be dangerous, and advise if the wheel can be repaired and if any extra repair cost is involved.
STEP 6
Structural repairs - straightening, welding (if required)
We have advanced techniques in the straightening of bent, buckled, dented or cracked alloy wheels. The refurbishment is not always necessary when straightening the wheel. If the damage is only small and on the inside of the rim, then we can repair just that area rather than the full refurbishment.
STEP 7
Preparing kerbed surface for paint
The next step is selective machining to remove all kerb damage from the surface of the wheel (if the damage is very deep it can be filled with aluminium and welded to return it to its original shape.
STEP 8
Painting the wheel
First, the wheel is placed into the oven for the preheating process. After this new powder primer is applied - After the powder is applied the wheels go back into the oven for the curing process. - After the curing process, the wheels are allowed to cool down slightly before the colour application and powder coat clear lacquer. -The wheels are then taken placed back into the oven to harden the coatings and ensure a full cure.
STEP 10
Fitting wheels to the car
The wheels are fitted to the car and final checks are carried out including tyre pressure and wheel bolt torque and tightening.
STEP 9
Tyre fitting & balancing
Once the wheel is repaired we fit new rubber valves (if the wheels had metal valves or sensors these are re-fitted as before).
The tyre is then refitted to the wheel and balanced using weights stuck to the inside of the wheel.
SERVICES
Powder coating,
Paint Stripping & Sand Blast
Alloy wheels
Automotive
Motor Bike parts
Bespoke items
Specialist Parts
Vintage Parts
& More
If its metal we can coat it
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Large Range of Powders
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Smooth
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Texture
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Leather
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Stipple
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Hammer
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Metallic
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Full Ral charts
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Custom powders
Wheel refurbishments
Alloy wheels
Steel wheels
Bike Wheels
Full drive in service
Tyre fitting & balancing
Wheel welding
Wheel straightening
OUR WORK
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ABOUT US
Spectrum powder coatings southwest is a Small family run business based in Ipplepen just outside of Newton Abbot Devon. Offering Alloy wheel refurbishments and repairs, powdercoating of bike frames, car parts, bicycles, bespoke items
Full Ral colours charts & custom colours
If its metal we can coat it.
How long does it take.
Standard service normally is 1 - 3 days depending on condition of items/wheels and workload.
We do have SAME DAY SERVICE. Wheels booked in for same day are started at 9am and complete by 6pm.
Can I bring my wheels with tyres on?
Yes, we are now able to remove and refit tyres. Wheels are also balanced and fitted with new weights and new valves.
Can I drive my Vehicle in and leave it on site?
Indeed you can we offer a same day DRIVE IN SERVICE. Cars booked in with us for 8.00am and ready for 6pm same day. Wheels back on , fully balanced, fully powder coated Contact us for availability and quotes.
Will my wheels look like new ?
Whilst we will always refurb and improve every wheel the finished product is still influenced by the original condition that we receive the wheels in. Heavy corrosion marks cannot be removed 100%
Can i just turn up ?
Indeed you can we prefer this as we can assess your items/wheels for a better Quote and colour choice.
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FIND US
Contact us
01803 813677
Unit 2 Quicks units
Totnes road Ipplepen Newton abbot Devon
TQ12 5UE
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OPENING HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm
​​Saturday: Closed
​Sunday: Closed