Alloy Wheel Resrays?

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Alloy Wheel Resrays?

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Hey, ive been looking for a new set of wheels for the bus and i think ive found what i want but they need a refurb..so i was thinking of having them powder coated.. has anyone got any experience of this and do the wheels need redurbing first?? atm just peeling laquar..
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best thing is to get them shotblast first. If your interested there's a firm near Crawley that can help call Matt on 07845 378510
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I used a firm near you called Spit and Polish in Tonbridge.

£135 for powder coating a set of Carat Alloys.

First class job and they look like new.
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theres a place near me that charges £10 a wheel for powder coating.and another that charges £12.50per wheel for blasting....
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ill give the guy in crawley a bell.

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