Cracked alloy wheel repair

Can a cracked wheel be repaired? How much does it cost to repair cracked alloy?

How do you repair a cracked alloy wheel ? This requires some knowhow, some specialist tools and more than a little skill. First of all, the damaged area is ground out.

The professional will then weld that section.

If the repair is small enough and done properly, it should be strong enough for everyday use. In most cases, it will cost a fraction of the price of a new wheel. Who can repair cracked alloys? Then Using a Screwdriver or flat punch tease it out by tapping it with a hammer.

As a cracked alloy falls under a cosmetic repair, here’s the process of how we’ll make our repair when booked through our mobile repair service: The vehicle is jacked up safely and on the designated points and left securely on axle stands The tyres are deflated and pushed back to ensure maximum. Initially the area is ground down to remove any dirt or anything else from the crack area.

Next they weld the wheel from both sides for a strong bond. The cost to repair your cracked alloy starts from as little as £plus VAT depending upon the severity and number of the cracks per wheel.

We are happy to quote accordingly before any work proceeds.

HOW TO SPOT A CRACK. More often than not cracks are only discovered when a slow puncture is discovered on your MOT.

This procedure produces the highest quality welds and must not be confused with normal welding. They can also be harder to repair than steel wheels but the higher price of alloy wheels makes them more economic to repair than steel wheels. It used to be that alloy wheels were only for luxury cars or an expensive addition to a lower range model.

A cracked alloy wheel rim is generally only identified as the wheel rim starts to leak air, and tyre pressure is affected. Many people ask “is it safe”, well we say YES. The welding process use creates a seal and restores strength to the rim where the crack existed. In our experience these welds last a very long time, and generally are only broken following impact with a pot hole or kerb, the wheels don’t explode or do any weird and wonderful things that the uneducated may try.

Based in central Southampton, we’ve invested in the best quality machinery to give you the best finishing around and it won’t cost you the earth! Our expert technicians will always do their best to repair all cracks, or to discuss your options with you if a crack is not repairable. More severe damage is caused by accidents when a vehicle has mounted a kerb or any solid object at speed.

Often slow punctures may appear due to a cracked or damaged alloy. These can be repaired to maintain the wheels integrity and strength saving you the cost of buying a new alloy. Should you have an impact or if your rims start to develop stress fractures depending in the severity of the damage, alloy wheel cracks in alloy wheels can be repaired by welding them.

As a matter of importance wheel repairs must only be carried out by facilities that are suitably qualified to do so, this is paramount as safety is involved. Cracked wheel Welding.

CCM are specialists in alloy wheel rim welding repairs and buckle straightening, we use the latest TIG wielding process coupled with specialist wheel straightening equipment.

MONEY A new wheel rim will always be much more expensive than a repair. We offer a number of alloy wheel repair services from small repairs to a complete refurbishment of all alloy wheels and sizes. The following is a full list of all the services we offer shown in the following table.

For additional information or want to discuss your wheels then either drop in and see us, contact us via. Alloy Wheel Repair Prices. We have industry standard alloy wheel welding equipment and the certified skills to fix most cracks or breaks, safely and professionally.

All cracked alloy wheels are repaired in a custom built service area which maintains the integrity of the repair, however due to the fact that a cracked wheel has already lost an element of its integrity, clients should be aware that if you wish to have a cracked wheel welde NO warranty can be provided. Specialist welders can weld the alloy wheel for cracks, stress fractures or kerb damage or any other defects such as large chunks missing.

Stage of the process is to grind out both sides of the crack or hairline fracture. This is to get rid of any contamination so the weld will be perfect.

Our high quality, fast track alloy wheel refurbishment repair service can save you time and money. Unsightly scuffs and scores can be quickly repaired to bring your alloy back its original condition. For our alloy wheel refurbishments, we offer a quick service with a turn around of 24- hours of the car being booked into our workshop.

If you want a swift and affordable alloy wheel repair Ayr, The Car Mender can assist. You might need a repair when your wheel has suffered a lot of wear and tear, and requires some attention to make it look like new again.

The repair time for a diamond cut alloy is 4-working days. A set of wheels having a cosmetic painted repair can be done in day. Our aim is to provide you with a quick turnaround and a quality finish. TIG weld and bring back to life wheels that appear beyond repair.

Our alloy wheel repair services can fix a variety of wheel and rim damage. From scratched or bent alloy wheels to fixing minor cracks and missing metal, our skilled technicians can restore your wheels to their former glory.

Each with their individual prices, they will take into consideration the type of alloy, alongside the paint finish that you want. To discover which service is right for you, don’t hesitate to get into contact with us and we can guide you in the right direction.

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