Wheels are, of course, some of the most crucial components of any vehicle. Without them, you won’t be going anywhere fast! Therefore, it’s important to make sure you have plenty of tools and gadgets to hand to help make sure your wheels are tight, safe, and balanced before you hit the road. In this guide, […]
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If you run a garage or a car repair centre, you likely already have plenty of tools and systems in place. But are they necessarily working for you as best they can? While the best mechanics and engineers can easily find their way around even the bulkiest or most awkward of cars, there is still […]
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Diamond-Cut Finish Alloys When it comes to the subject of alloy wheels, diamond cutting lathes will quickly come up. In recent times diamond-cut finish alloys have been an increasingly popular customisation, and they are being fitted in more and more vehicles. Now for the diamond cutting to take place, something called a lathe is […]
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Chemical Stripping is the process in which objects, such as car shells/body parts, bikes and other metal-based objects are stripped of things such as paint, filler and lacquer. The process is designed to strip all coatings and chemicals that are attached to the metal, leaving nothing more than bare steel by the end of the […]
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Why DIY Car Paint Jobs Do Not Work Automotive YouTube channels and especially DIY videos have boomed over the past couple of years. The issue with this, however, is that there are a lot of people now under the impression that they can paint a car themselves. That is, unfortunately, a great misconception, especially if […]
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Managing to get your alloy wheels to shine and glimmer is a very tough job to do. If you do it correctly, however, you are able to give your vehicle a new look. The most important part is the choosing of an alloy wheel brush. In order to keep your alloy wheel clean, buy a […]
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Currently, most vehicles have wheels that are made from either magnesium or aluminium, which are mixed with traces of additional metals to provide more strength. The powder-coated alloy wheels have been shown to give wheels a more durable finish whereas the diamond cut wheels have been found to have a high shine appearance that is […]
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Alloy wheels can get dirty pretty quickly. Alloy wheels tend to be more durable and are longer lasting than other materials. It is very important that you make sure you’re cleaning the alloy wheels to prevent any harmful corrosion and keep them looking their best. Some simple household cleaning products should work as basic maintenance, […]
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Powder coating has grown in popularity over the past few years. The field in which the demand is high is in the automotive industry, where it is applied as a powdered paint coating on to alloy wheels. During the process, the powder is imparted electrostatically on the surface and cured using heat. It is common […]
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With UK roads being packed with potholes and raised manhole covers its no wonder so many car wheels have buckles. This can be resolved by straightening the wheel. Straightening alloy wheels will not always be possible, it all depends on the extent of the damage and the degree of manual ability. We have all gone […]
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