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alloy repair query

Postby paul2508 » Mon Sep 13, 2010 12:04 am

is there anywhere in ireland that does major repairs on alloys or make copies.
the wheel i damaged awhile back is lying out my back and i was looking at it is just the outer rim part thats badly damaged. the centre (spoke area) is in perfect condition. it would be great to get it repair,if possible. i know im clutching at straws here by thought id chance my arm in asking you peeps.
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby TopCat » Tue Sep 14, 2010 3:39 pm

I think the answer is no. I had a serious ding on an alloy before and contacted a number of companies who do alloy repair. I wasn't as bad as your damage AFAIK, and still there was no-one willing to take it on. To be honest, I'm happier they admitted it would be dangerous to repair an alloy so badly damaged, than try a botch job and leave me running a car on a dodgy wheel.

Similar to you, I couldn't get a replacement, had to buy 4 alloys in the end I'm afraid. :(
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby paul2508 » Tue Sep 14, 2010 4:49 pm

TopCat wrote:I think the answer is no. I had a serious ding on an alloy before and contacted a number of companies who do alloy repair. I wasn't as bad as your damage AFAIK, and still there was no-one willing to take it on. To be honest, I'm happier they admitted it would be dangerous to repair an alloy so badly damaged, than try a botch job and leave me running a car on a dodgy wheel.

Similar to you, I couldn't get a replacement, had to buy 4 alloys in the end I'm afraid. :(

didnt wanna hear that.... :(
oh well .save up now for set of rims . definitely rota rims, grid or boost
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby TopCat » Tue Sep 14, 2010 4:54 pm

Yeah, don't like to be the bearer of bad new. Sorry mate.

My old post is here.
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby Dragonheart » Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:17 pm

I think its probably repairable but the damaged bit has to be cut out and rewelded, theres a risk of it being poorly done and then not standing up to the original standards of the alloy then as the structural integrity of the alloy is comprimised, thats probably why fellas wont risk standing over it to do it. After welding the whole thing thing has to be sandblasted and powdercoated so it would be an expensive fix if nothing else. Welding stainless steel or an alloy is a specialist form of welding and doesnt come cheap not to mention the sanding, blasting, and powdercoating.
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby Sebastian » Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:20 pm

paul . 2 words , move on

get a different set :lol:
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby paul2508 » Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:07 am

Sebastian wrote:paul . 2 words , move on

get a different set :lol:

read ya loud and clear :D
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby Myfeckin FTO » Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:57 pm

The answer to all your prays - wheels don't come any nicer for the FTO than this -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mitsibushi-Lancer ... 35ac6e317f

some bad wheel rash on a couple of the rims but it wouldn't be hard sort out.
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby Dragonheart » Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:09 pm

Cant go wrong for €0.99! :D
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby Bernard » Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:10 pm

Myfeckin FTO wrote: wheels don't come any nicer for the FTO than this -


I have to agree with that :D
They're Evo 8 wheels though, not 7.
I got a set in great condition for €200, so they won't break the bank either.

If you want to see what they'd look like on an FTO I have loads of pics on Photobucket.
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby Dragonheart » Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:48 pm

Got to say I prefer the Evo 4 wheels myself, from the RS version;

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Then again I would say that wouldn't I..... :D
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby witcher » Wed Sep 15, 2010 5:37 pm

There is (was) company in Longford repairing alloys I saw their van in Longford while passing through the town, did not take the number, but I am pretty sure there was a company year ago. Paul, did you try google??
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby shellier46 » Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:14 pm

www.SpecialistsAlloyWheelRepair.com .. Try your luck with this place you never know
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby CJ » Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:18 pm

shellier46 wrote:http://www.SpecialistsAlloyWheelRepair.com .. Try your luck with this place you never know


The US is a long way to send an alloy wheel to for repair!
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby shellier46 » Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:20 pm

CJ wrote:
shellier46 wrote:http://www.SpecialistsAlloyWheelRepair.com .. Try your luck with this place you never know


The US is a long way to send an alloy wheel to for repair!

ha ha ha sorry should have looked at a bit more
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby shellier46 » Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:24 pm

http://www.alloys.ie/about_us.php :D this is more close to home :D
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby Myfeckin FTO » Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:39 pm

Why are we still talking about repairing that alloy? - its really well beyond repair. It'd take a minor miracle to get that rim back into shape and balance again.
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby paul2508 » Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:38 pm

Myfeckin FTO wrote:Why are we still talking about repairing that alloy? - its really well beyond repair. It'd take a minor miracle to get that rim back into shape and balance again.

and alot of praying :lol: :lol:
on the lookout for new set now, any point in selling 3 alloys tho??
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby ultrakupra » Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:40 pm

paul2508 wrote:
Myfeckin FTO wrote:Why are we still talking about repairing that alloy? - its really well beyond repair. It'd take a minor miracle to get that rim back into shape and balance again.

and alot of praying :lol: :lol:
on the lookout for new set now, any point in selling 3 alloys tho??


Sometimes i see people selling just 1 rim,i dont see the point on buying just 1,but you can try :D
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby shellier46 » Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:52 pm

these might not look to bad on your FTO an not a bad price . http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/carextras/1570268
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby Myfeckin FTO » Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:34 pm

shellier46 wrote:these might not look to bad on your FTO an not a bad price . http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/carextras/1570268



How do you know they'll fit an FTO? Don't look like the correct PCD to me.

Also these are just sprayed Wolfrace with bad kerb rash and cheap tyres - I'd rather run standard FTO rims.
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby paul2508 » Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:48 pm

need rims that will clear my brake calipers
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby Danny Kierans » Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:50 pm

paul2508 wrote:need rims that will clear my brake calipers


i can get u a new set of 17'' for about €320. like mine. u seen them
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Re: alloy repair query

Postby Bernard » Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:01 pm

paul2508 wrote:need rims that will clear my brake calipers


The Enkeis that MFFTO suggested should with no hassle.
I have brembos on mine and have no clearance problems.
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