400 SPORT WHEELS

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gkeevash
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Post by gkeevash »

Hi All

Just noticed a nasty chip in one of the spokes on on one of the front wheels, it’s small but to me it’s an eyesore and I need to get it sorted.

Problem is I can’t find anyone that can tell what colour the wheel are other than they are Dark Satin Grey. I can’t ascertain colour manufacturer or colour code. I’ve spoken to a dealer and they just referred me to a mobile wheel repairer, who wants to powder coat the whole wheel which seem a bit OTT

Has anyone had to repair wheels on a 400 Sport?

Any help/guidance would be much appreciated

Thanks in advance
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Gazza
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Lepsons Gillingham..the best bar none. They do ALL McLarens work.
https://www.lepsons.com/
I go nowhere else, amazing what they can do..and very friendly too.
MY18 F-Type aka 'The Beast' V6 Caldera Red, Oyster Interior, Bits and Bobs, Wrapped Black Roof and now 14'' short number plates.
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I would have recommended Pristine in Woburn (Nr MK) but sadly they closed down late last year.
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They quoted me refurbishment on 4 Gyrodyne Diamond cut..£475, or singular £95
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Post by simpleR »

I believe @Basher on this forum has had his 400 sport wheels refurbished and might have colour codes etc maybe...
400 Sport AWD - MY18 - Black, pano roof and thats about it 8-)
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Lepsons are good in my experience. Second that recommendation.
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simpleR wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:22 pm I believe @Basher on this forum has had his 400 sport wheels refurbished and might have colour codes etc maybe...
Yes, I had all 4 refurbed. No-one could provide a colour code, but I was assured that they would match the wheels as close as possible.

As I was having all 4 done, there would be no way to compare new and old.

I went to Auto Curators near Hook - they do my detailing, and they in turn use another company in Basingstoke for wheel refurbs.
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Post by ml276 »

you have 3 options really:

1) refurb the entire wheel and powder coat/wet spray
2) smart repair that spoke
3) just cover up the chip with some paint

i have alloy wheel insurance, kerbed both passenger side wheels, had both refurbed + powder coated. few months later, got a stone chip on another wheel. as they are black, it was an eyesore even though probs 4mm only. insurers would have refurbed the wheel but i couldnt be bothered with all that faff just for a chip. felt it wast a good use of either parties time :lol: so just ended up covering it with some black paint

EDIT: obvs mine aren't diamond cut, so this may not apply to you oops :lol: :(
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Post by Deleted User 1715 »

I have used lepsons in Swindon before and was disappointed with the results. Maybe other branches are better.

Since then I have used thewheelspecialist in fareham and have been very happy with a much better finish.
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GusA wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:11 pm I have used lepsons in Swindon before and was disappointed with the results. Maybe other branches are better.

Since then I have used thewheelspecialist in fareham and have been very happy with a much better finish.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you'll find Lepsons have only once branch in the UK and that's in Gillingham, Kent (Also the home of Original Jubilee Clip)
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