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Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:44 pm

any one know of any good companies that can strighten alloys and do a good refurb job need to get my wheels done

also some one that not to expensive
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Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:54 pm

Not sure where in Kent you are but Fat Wheels are based on the Isle of Sheppey and have done some decent jobs in the past, not sure if they can straighten a wheel out tho.

Failing that you could try Lepsons in Gillingham, they can defo straighten wheels but I saw a set the other where the finish was flaking after about 1yr. Could be a one off as they have a great reputation normally.

Also further into Kent, is Spit and Polish, based in Tonbridge I think.
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Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:55 pm

if you're in kent, lepsons will be your best bet. they're in gillingham. bloody amazing!!

i have a thread in the photo gallery section, called "my iS inc wheel refurb". in there it explains all about the refurb, and what the wheels were like before and after

they're the rolls royce of refurbers mate, and you will not be disappointed!!!
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Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:10 pm

yeh they look great stu i will prob get mine done from lepsons aswel, how much did they charge
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Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:44 pm

stuartgallafant wrote:if you're in kent, lepsons will be your best bet. they're in gillingham. bloody amazing!!

i have a thread in the photo gallery section, called "my iS inc wheel refurb". in there it explains all about the refurb, and what the wheels were like before and after

they're the rolls royce of refurbers mate, and you will not be disappointed!!!
yep leppson are th eones to go for stu's wheel look sh*t hot, im gonna get them to do my alpina reps next year
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Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:50 pm

f13ldy wrote: Also further into Kent, is Spit and Polish, based in Tonbridge I think.
Only heard negative stuff about this lot. Lepsons have done lots of good work for people on here.
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Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:06 pm

Aint dissing lepsons as I'm seen some fine work from them in the past. But the one set I see which my mate had done, I was shocked to learn the Lepsons had carried out the work and that they were peeling after about 9-12 months.

Likewise I've heard a couple of good things about Spit and Polish but have never used them myself.
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Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:15 pm

spit and polish are shite!! i know loads of people who have had bad experiences with them.

lepsons are 99.9999% spot-on and are usually good with a guarantee, but if you get a polished lip like mine, they wont gaurantee it, as they dont know if you look after it properly...

i got a special deal on mine, as i know someone who knows someone!!! but they are more than worth the money at whatever price you pay. my wheels were like 50 pence pieces, and now they're amazing
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Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:24 pm

can you get us the deal aswel stu lol
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Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:30 pm

i could get you a deal, however, you would have to drop your wheels up to me... where in kent do you live? do you want me to have word? you know i live in croydon, junction 6 M25...
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Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:25 pm

I had nothing but trouble using spit and polish they even maneged to loos one of my wheels wich was a pain because they were'nt made any more so it turned in to a night mare trying to get a replacement . after that I got Lepsons to refurb a set for me they done a much better job and did not loose any of them . So I would use Lepsons again .
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DJ_B4L wrote:yeh they look great stu i will prob get mine done from lepsons aswel, how much did they charge
Got mine done at Lepsons, did a really good job. They charge Ԛ£50 a wheel which includes removing and refitting tyres
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