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Better wheel decisions start before the workshop.

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START WITH THE PART IN FRONT OF YOU

Six guide routes.
No garage jargon.

THE REFURBISHMENT FILE

What a considered wheel process actually looks like.

A finish is only the visible part. These are the checks worth understanding before comparing a repair route.Open the process guide →
  1. 01InspectFinish, corrosion, previous repairs and wheel condition.
  2. 02PrepareSurface treatment, masking and the work behind a durable result.
  3. 03RefinishPaint, powder coat or machined face - with the trade-offs clear.
  4. 04RefitTyres, balancing, pressure and the checks that close the loop.

FROM THE WORKSHOP FLOOR

Small details,
big visual difference.

01Surface preparationSurface preparationGuide file ↗
02Finish choicesFinish choicesGuide file ↗
03Brake caliper careBrake caliper careGuide file ↗
04Fitment checkFitment checkGuide file ↗
05Wheel-detail routineWheel-detail routineGuide file ↗
Alloy Wheel Corrosion: What To Check Before Refinishing

Alloy Wheel Care Wheel condition

Alloy Wheel Corrosion: What To Check Before Refinishing

A close look at lacquer failure, kerb damage and the signs that a wheel needs more than a clean.

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