Recommendations for Sprint alloy refurb?

[Galileo]

Went to see the local wheel refurbers Wheel Genie in Huntingdon to get a quote but ended up being turned away in the nicest possible way. Smashing bloke up there, really helpful and we had a long chat about the British car industry, but he was not keen on touching my wheels, saying that his diamond cutting kit would just chew up something that old. Personally I think that's to his credit, he was very honest about what he could or could not do, even had a look at my mint spare. Had a chat about the colour, he was uncertain that the lacquer had just yellowed with age, saying it looked far too even for that and thought that the lacquer had a tint applied, not that I want to reopen that tin of worms!

He recommended I asked around for a specialist, and I thought I know just the place to get that kind of advice!

[Jod Clark]

Go straight to the best in the business. https://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/

[simonhorton]

Hi,
I've just had mine done by spit and polish in Tonbridge
Excellent job , 4 done for £240

[simonhorton]

Photos

[oily66]

WOW they are nice
What is the finish?

[Galileo]

Thanks for the suggestions, really useful and those pictures of what they can look like Simon.

Are they lacquered at all? I'm thinking I might need that doing, as otherwise brake dust is just going to ruin them again in no time as my car is quite well used.

[simonhorton]

No lacquer on them , they told me to just use a good wax on the alloys , only had mine done as they are 1972 and 1973 rims

[SprintV8]

Lepsons in Kent.
They done my Stag wheels that where on my Sprint.

Regularly done better work than S/P.

[Jon Tilson]

Or why not just buy Simon's spare set that he has on f/b. They look great but shipping from Jersey may be a thing...

Jonners

[simonhorton]

Hi ,
I have asked my post office and it will cost £30 to send the 4 rims I have from Jersey

Regards Simon

[Maidstonerob]

Lepsons in Kent.
They done my Stag wheels that where on my Sprint.

Regularly done better work than S/P.

I agree Lepsons and they have branches in various locations. Heres what they did with mine.

[Carledo]

Those look the Mutts nuts Rob!

Steve

[Galileo]

They do indeed! Just sent off for a quote from them, had one back at £288 from the Wheel Specialists.

Edit: Had a quote back from Lepsoms of £408, very nice lady and I felt very confident in their abilities but I must confess the cost is more than a little eye watering.