As above..

have quoted me £140 for 4 wheels to be refurbished, no tyres involved and me dropping off and collecting (they're 30min away).

Anyone know of or have used.. Price seems great!

Yes - Mr. Vallac. He did my Estelle wheels. Quality is very good, but 'thicker' than the original spray paint silver finish. The wheels will look really good when done - I was really please with the work.

So "Mr Vallac" is BJV / Wheelrefurbising.com then? Not so important about being different to OEM as not going OEM anyhow

p.s. How's your Dad getting on with his 1.4?

Edited 16 July, 200916 yr by reflex88

I've heard of them, but never used them. They get good reviews and happy customers, so I'd go for it - given the price and proximity

Steve

I've heard good things too

Pics are gone now but a good report for them here - http://briskoda.net/fabia-i/look-whats-back-powder-coater/139880/

do they paint or powder coat, id expect for that price it to be a paint job

Yeah, think it's paint for the finish I'm most likely after.... but could be a powder coat I guess. Says on the site most of there jobs are powder coated.

Is this a big disadvantage?

How did I miss that thread? I Searched BJV annnndddd Wheelrefurbishing.com.. ho hum.

Looking good for the company though and an amazing price considering I've had quotes of over £300 from other places!

Edited 16 July, 200916 yr by reflex88

Yes!! I have had two sets of wheels from them, latterly the TT comps and before that my std vRS alloys for the fabia.

I've had 6 sets of wheels done at BJV and they can be a bit naughty about tiny imperfections in the refinishing. I would definitely check the wheels with a toothcomb before taking them away as trying to get them to do rectification work afterwards is something of a nightmare.

The finish is also a bit 'soft' in that it doesn't scratch so much as gouge in 2-3mm wide areas if it does get damaged.

They are cheap enough though.

Mind your sump on the way in though - the potholes at the bottom of the drive are big enough to lose a Fabia in!

Good company, had a set of split rims off my old polo gti refurbed by them including fixing a large dent in the alloy. Came back looking top notch. Using them again shortly!

powder coating is far more durable than a paint job, usually costs more

So "Mr Vallac" is BJV / Wheelrefurbising.com then? Not so important about being different to OEM as not going OEM anyhow

p.s. How's your Dad getting on with his 1.4?

Yes - the V in BJV is Vallac (s.p.?). He dips the wheels in a strong solution and gets rid of even bad corrosion, and the finish is still holding up well after 5 years.

Dad's 1.4? He thinks it is brilliant - the best car he has ever owned he says. He is pampering it on a weekly basis and only the best microfibre cloths are allowed near it:D.

TH