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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 02:26 PM
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On my way to work this morning, Whilst swerving to miss a car taking up half the road, I managed to completely kerb one of my alloys. Well gutted as you can imagine!

Now I need to sort it. A few bits of advice anyone has would be appreciated:

1. Will all 4 alloys need refurbishing - or would the damaged one if refurbished be a total match of existing?

2. Anyone know anywhere near South Wales that have a reputation for doing a decent job?

3. A mates brother kerbed his alloys and actually got them repaired and sprayed. I would consider this as I think charcoal would look great on the car. Are there any downsides to this? (i.e. would they chip easily?)

Any advice, as always, would be most appreciated.

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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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http://www.wickedwheels.co.uk
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 03:37 PM
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What kind of wheels were they?
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 04:49 AM
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They are Evo 5's... I know a few on here don't like them, but I think they look good on the car!
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 04:51 AM
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Also, thank Ian, wiked wheels looks to be a good place to try.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 04:55 AM
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I would go for option 4.

4. Bin the 18" wheels and get a proper set of light weight 17" wheels.


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