Mercedes Benz CLK W208 (1997 - 2002) - 2001 2.0 Lacquer Flaking Rear AMG Alloys

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Tue 25 Nov 2008 21:12
2001 2.0 Lacquer Flaking Rear AMG Alloys - Monsieur Kev
Is there a company that exchanges alloy wheels, or somehwere reliable where I can send mine to be remanufactured? I would consider buying brand new original wheels if I could find a supplier other than a Merc dealer.

My rear AMG alloys (tyre size 245/17 -40) are flaking on the outer rim. No kerb damage, although the fronts have very slight grazing.

Thanks
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Tue 25 Nov 2008 21:24
2001 2.0 Lacquer Flaking Rear AMG Alloys - boxsterboy
There are plenty of AMG suppliers out there. Elite in Essex, for one (I bought some there a few years ago). A good refurber is BJV in Hertfordshire (I'm having a set done there at the moment). If your alloys have a diamond cut (highly polished) rim, you've done well to get to 7 years old before needing a refurb!
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Tue 25 Nov 2008 22:03
2001 2.0 Lacquer Flaking Rear AMG Alloys - Bill Payer
Pristine Wheels used to refurb for Merc under warranty (MB tend to replace now):
www.pristinealloywheels.co.uk/
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Wed 26 Nov 2008 05:51
2001 2.0 Lacquer Flaking Rear AMG Alloys - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
Ihad two sets under warranty on my E320, they had the diamond cut finish on them. Despite nurturing the wheels they only lasted a couple of years before the laquer started to lift mainly round the bolt holes and centre cap. Seems the laquer is very thin on any 'edge'.
I gave up and had the wheels refurbished then refinished in a bright silver. Admittedly they dont look quite so good but they are much easier to care for and after two years look as good as the day they went on.
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Thu 27 Nov 2008 00:11
2001 2.0 Lacquer Flaking Rear AMG Alloys - Monsieur Kev
Thanks very much.
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