Our Process
The Process
1. Remove Wheels From The Vehicle
When the vehicle arrives, we allocate it a parking spot or loan wheels. The car is left in our secure parking area. The second option: our loan wheels are fitted on the car so you can stay on the road while we fix your alloy wheels.
2. Removing Tyres And Prepping Wheels
Tyres are removed by our expert tyre fitters, labelled, and stored. We remove all valves, sensors, and weights.
3. Stripping The Wheels
The wheels are sent to our chemical room. Here the wheels are dipped in special chemicals where all the previous paintwork and coatings, as well as rubber, grime and dirt, are removed. This leaves us with the exposed metal, ready for the next stage of our alloy wheel refurbishment process.
4. Sand Blasting
In this stage the wheels are blasted with high-speed aluminium oxide. Removing any rust and corrosion and gives the surface a uniform finish for the next stage.
5. Inspection
When the wheel is clean and down to the bare metal alloy, we inspect the wheels for cracks and buckles. Any issues are made aware to the customer and additional costs may apply to fix them. If you want to know more about what we look for, visit our frequently asked questions page.
6. Straightening And Welding
If any buckles or cracks were found during inspection, they get fixed and resolved at this stage. These get welded and shaped to ensure a straight wheel and stop the crack growing further. You can find out more about what this involves on our alloy wheel repairs page.
7. Removing Curb Rash
All cosmetic damage is removed from the wheel using our various tools and methods, to ensure a smooth, prepped surface. After a final inspection, the wheel is ready for powder coating.
8. Powder Coating
The wheels first go through a degassing process at around 200°C. This releases any trapped gases in the wheel so the coating does not bubble in future. A powder base is then applied and sent to the ovens to cure. A colour coat is applied and taken back to the ovens. Our powder coating service comes with a 3-year warranty as standard.
9. Diamond Cut
Some newer, more premium wheels have an extra stage, as they are diamond cut wheels. The wheel is put on a lathe and a diamond tip is run across the whole surface of the wheel face. Taking off microns at a time, the face of the wheel adopts a polished finish.
10. Our Signature Lacquer
Once the wheels have undergone the diamond cut process, they go back in the ovens with the other wheels to receive a powdered acrylic lacquer. This special process creates our signature gloss look, resulting in a high-gloss, durable and vibrant finish.
11. Get The Job Done
The wheels are left to cool and cure. This is where the gloss levels deepen and the powder coat hardens. Once fully cooled, new valves are installed and tyres are re-fitted. They are then balanced and are ready to go back on the car. Want to see the results? Take a look at our before and after gallery.
What We Can Fix
- Paint repairs to damaged alloy wheels
- Minor defects on alloy wheel spokes and rims
- Diamond cut alloy wheels
- Specialist finishes
- Structural damage to alloy wheels
- Damage that has buckled or distorted the wheel
- Severe kerbing
- Rusting
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Why Choose Alloy Fix?
UK's Number 1 Alloy Repairer
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Loan Wheels Available
Leaving your car may not always be an option - at Alloy Fix we offer loan wheels, so you can drive away the same day
3 Year Warranty
Our Power coating and diamond cutting services come with a 3 Year Warranty as part of our premium alloy wheel service.
Expert Technicians
Talk to our friendly technicians to help advise you on any queries or issues you may be facing with your allow wheels
99% of All Buckles & Welds Fixed
Our Expert team of repairers fix up to 99% of all Buckles or welds.
Our Simple 3 Step Process
Get In Touch with our experts
Talk to one of our expert technicians and explain the problem with your alloy wheels. Not sure what you need? Our FAQs are a great place to start.
Receive a Free quote
Our team will give you advice on the best course of action and provide you with a bespoke quote. You can also get an idea of costs on our alloy repair pricing page.
Get Booked in!
Select the best available time to get your wheels booked in one of our workshops.
