What is Diamond Cut Alloy Wheel Repair?

There are two main factors about alloy wheels that we need to consider when we look at them from the customer’s perspective. The two factors are that they look good and are quite expensive. This combination of visual appeal and high prices can have multiple interpretations. Considering that people try to reflect their personalities through the products they carry, we have to think about possibilities. There is a possibility that the visual appeal makes the customers secure about how they look. Another possibility is that the expenses they make on alloy wheels are an expression of their economic status in society. However, are these enough to sell a product? Is it that just visual appeal and high prices are required to sell your product to an elite class?

No. The situation has other factors too. Alloy wheels, technically, command a lot of other advantages. They weigh less and are corrosion resistant. The functional advantages might be acting as reinforcement agents to the unconscious associations that customers make with the product’s price and look. Now, leaving the psychological angle aside, there are other customer requirements that arise owing to the price and visual appeal. One, since alloy wheels are expensive, they cannot be regularly replaced. Two, it is important to repair them if they are damaged. The main reason is not a defect in functionality; it lies in the main cause of their sale- the visual appeal. Damaged wheels do not look good. The entire purpose of people buying them is distorted once the look is bad. That is why there is a need for a mechanism to redeem the look without replacement. How can it be done?

The method lies in devising methods that can repair alloy wheels at a reasonable price. Three methods that are used to refurbish or repair Alloy Wheels UK:

1. Powder coating
2. Cosmetic repair
3. Diamond cutting

In this article, we will discuss the third process.

Process

The first thing that needs to be mentioned is that the method of diamond cutting has an advantage over the other two techniques. Diamond cutting provides a superior and longer lasting finish in comparison to its alternatives. We also need to understand that most of the damage on alloy wheels are generally unsightly ‘surface damage to the shiny part’ of the alloy. Therefore, a full strip is not required. Here is where Wheels UK comes in. You can trust our team of experts and technicians to explain the condition of your alloy wheels in detail. They will provide reliable advice regarding what needs to be done next.

Coming back to the process, it is to note that the overhaul of the diamond cut alloy wheel is impossible to do like touch up as it needs the use of a CNC lathe. The following step is to prepare and dress the wheels. This needs to be done in order to deal with the damages on the edges and face of the rim. Then, the wheels are secured to the CNC lathe and configured and balanced for surface cutting.

Overall, the steps can be outlined as follows:

1. The tyres need to be removed with the help of quality equipment.
2. To avoid mix-ups, it is suggested that the ID numbers of wheels and tyres are matched.
3. The next step is to de-grease the surface.
4. Then, the alloy wheel needs to be placed into the lathe that is ready for cutting.
5. A lacquer layer needs to be applied to protect the wheels from wear and tear.
6. To ensure that the finish is smooth and even, the surface needs to be carefully examined.
7. Lastly, tyres are refitted.
8. Do not forget to check pressure or the balancing of wheels.

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Wheels UK specialises at wheel related services. We assure you that our team has the capability to fit and repair your wheels efficiently and reliably. If you require Alloy Wheels Coventry, you can visit our website to use our special wheel finder tool to browse through the wheels with the specifications of your choice. If you still require help in selecting the best wheels for your vehicle, our team of experts is always at your disposal to provide you with substantial advice.