S1 alloys Chester full repair and full OEM refurbishment programme
So what's involved? There's lots of reasons why new alloy wheels end up battered and damaged What we do is put those alloy wheels through a defined process of repair/refurbishment,The first refurbishment stage is we must remove as much dirt, grime , grease as possible Then We'll chemically strip the wheels in hydrofluoric acid followed by surface preparation using different types of blasting media this will remove corrosion from the alloy,
The next refurbishment stage is to remove as much corrosion as possible from the face, The most effective way is to turn the alloys on a lathe using a pre-programmed profile of your particular wheel. This process removes a fine layer of alloy exposing a fresh new look for the wheel, we then blast over the face and finish by hand,For safety reasons we won't refurbish wheels that have already been fully refurbished a number of times.The next refurbishment stage is to high pressure steam clean the alloy to remove any media, then we place the alloys in the oven for heat treatment which removes gasses trapped inside the alloys
The next refurbishment process is to coat the wheel, we use a zinc or epoxy primer to give the alloys added protection against corrosion, then we add the colours/effects, There are a several thousand ways you can finish a wheel but the basics are as follows:
We powder coat and paint the alloys,We apply a good layer of polyester or polyethylene lacquer to give the colours/effects protection against the elements.
If your wheel is two or three toned, then we can handle those too by using a mixture of masking and turning to get the required result. Infact, no matter what your wheel looked like, we can get it exactly how it was or do a completely new S1 alloys custom finish for you,The alloys are then placed in the oven for 20 mins at temperatures between 180/200 degrees.Once the alloys have been left to cool overnight we apply by hand a wax/sealer to make yours alloy wheels easier to clean and more importantly to keep the brake dust build up low.
The results and 1000's of very happy customers over the years prove that this process is the only way to get your old alloy wheels back into that showroom condition.
All S1 alloys Chester full Single colour refurbishments carry our two years guarantee.
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Why choose an award winning company?
S1alloys Chester is a service provider that focuses on outstanding customer service, top quality, excellent value for money and a quick turnaround time. We are a dynamic and growing company in the chester, cheshire, north west and north wales area.
S1alloys Chester provides customers with the ability to transform the look of their car by giving worn, corroded and damaged wheels a complete alloy refurbishment. Wheels can be made to look like new again or be given an individual look. For the driver looking to personalise his or her car there is a wide range of finishes and colours that will help them achieve the individual look they want. Cars make a statement about their drivers and the wheels play a big part in making a visual impact.
Alloy Wheel refurbishment is a very dynamic segment in the car care market because owners are increasingly looking for ways to improve the look of their cars. Not only do wheels get damaged regularly through curbing, corrosion, pot holes and accidents but even well looked after cars suffer as their wheels begin to look shabby and lose their shine after a short time.
The trend in the car industry is for cars to be sold with ever larger alloy wheels that carry very low profile tyres and that have wheel tracks that are increasingly wider as cars become bigger. These factors combine to make wheels ever more susceptible to the threats of curbing when parking by the side of the road. This is one of the main reasons why after only a short time a new car’s wheels can begin to let down the overall look of the car.
Customers, therefore, want an easy, local, and inexpensive service with a fast turnaround. They want a service that is at a price that presents excellent value for money with both quality and customer service of the highest standards.
All this needs to be delivered quickly to minimise the time a customer’s car is off the road, as often it may be their only vehicle. Proud car owners want the best quality look for their wheels that will last for many years to come.
What S1 alloys Chester gives us you:
Full Factory/custom refurbishments
Acid stripping
Diamond cutting
Surface preparation
Anti fatigue treatments
Machine lathing
Epoxy/ zinc coating (if required)
2 years guarantee (single colour restoration)
courtesy cars
Brake calipers re manufactured
All alloys can be ceramic coated for extra protection
Full range of aftercare products
The latest in 4 wheel alignment technology
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