Anyone doing wheel refurbs at the minute?

[pablo]

Preferably with collection from newtownabbey

 

[Jason]

Cobra customs

 

[Eager]

Cobra do good work and not bad to pay.

 

[Crow555]

I got the MX5 and Integra's wheels done by Cobra, and they were very reasonable with price. My only criticism would be if you're after a specific shade, they seem to get as close to, rather than exact because of the powder coating process. The MX5 wheels came back a but more blueish than I had hoped for, as they were originally a smoke silver colour. It's so very slight though, but thought I would mention it.

 

[zafturbo]

Are cobra defo open as I need 2 sets done also .

 

[J55NI]

Are cobra defo open as I need 2 sets done also .

Yes they are open, Give them a call.

 

[pablo]

Sorted cheers bais

 

[stevieturbo]

Best just to ring. I'd say some smaller businesses would be open if it's only a 1 or 2 man operation. I'm sure many might well be glad of a bit of work.
Although whether it's essential travel is another matter

 

[pablo]

all sorted, getting lifted tomorrow/wed

 

[Paul.]

Perhaps a stupid question, but what sort of money is involved in a refurb? The wheels on my daily are absolutely shocking from the previous owner's apparent love of hitting kerbs. I'd say they're the second worst condition set of alloys I've ever seen but it's a close call.

 

[Crow555]

Perhaps a stupid question, but what sort of money is involved in a refurb? The wheels on my daily are absolutely shocking from the previous owner's apparent love of hitting kerbs. I'd say they're the second worst condition set of alloys I've ever seen but it's a close call.

From memory Cobra did both sets of wheels for us for £220 each car. That was refurb and powder coat obviously. Also 2+ years ago so not sure if their prices have changed since.

 

[pablo]

270 to come lift mine, full strip, paint and then swap tyres over from another set I have

given the times that seems fine to me

 

[stevieturbo]

Price should reflect the work though ?

If lots of kerb damage etc to repair, should be more expensive than a simple blast/powdercoat finish. Or buckles etc more work.

 

[Eager]

Perhaps a stupid question, but what sort of money is involved in a refurb? The wheels on my daily are absolutely shocking from the previous owner's apparent love of hitting kerbs. I'd say they're the second worst condition set of alloys I've ever seen but it's a close call.

about 200 quid at cobracustom I think a mate paid.

 

[Paul.]

@pablo They'll actually swap the tyres to another set of wheels for you too? That sounds very decent. I've got a set of spare wheels but they're on scrap tyres at the moment. A refurb might be something to consider at a less uncertain time.

 

[stevieturbo]

@pablo They'll actually swap the tyres to another set of wheels for you too? That sounds very decent. I've got a set of spare wheels but they're on scrap tyres at the moment. A refurb might be something to consider at a less uncertain time.

Tyres have to come off for a refurb anyway, so why not ?

 

[Paul.]

Tyres have to come off for a refurb anyway, so why not ?

Good point.

 

[Walder]

Until I get speaking to them tomorrow.

Can anyone answer if you can leave your car with them while they refurb a wheel as the bmw has no spare so the car is useless to me until the alloy is repaired.

 

[stevieturbo]

Some usually can....at the minute ? who knows.

But where is the car safer ?

 

[MarkM]

Until I get speaking to them tomorrow.

Can anyone answer if you can leave your car with them while they refurb a wheel as the bmw has no spare so the car is useless to me until the alloy is repaired.

Cobra? Not sure about how they’re operating these days but usually you can, they leave it on stands in their yard behind locked gates

 

[Crow555]

Until I get speaking to them tomorrow.

Can anyone answer if you can leave your car with them while they refurb a wheel as the bmw has no spare so the car is useless to me until the alloy is repaired.

We did this with the mx5. It depends how full their yard is however.

 

[Walder]

Cheers gents.

I'll give them a bell in the morning.

 

[Boksic]

Boss got his wheels refurbed at cobra late last week, 340 for refurb with paint and diamond cut, 19s, left car with them. Took approx 3 days.

May clear up some questions being asked

 

[Martyn]

Would they be happy collecting your wheels at the house and leaving your car on the driveway in “their” stands?

I don’t have stands but would like my wheels done while I don’t need the car.

 

[J55NI]

Would they be happy collecting your wheels at the house and leaving your car on the driveway in “their” stands?

I don’t have stands but would like my wheels done while I don’t need the car.

They are a good bunch and very accommodating so worth giving them a ring to see.