Wheel Lab · Bicester
Alloy wheel refurbishment & repairs.
Kerbed, scuffed, corroded or faded — our Wheel Lab refurbishes alloy wheels with diamond-cut precision, colour changes and structural repairs. Carried out at our Bicester depot.
What we do
Wheel services we offer.
Every wheel is inspected before any work starts, so you know what's achievable before you commit. If a repair isn't in the wheel's best interests, we'll say so.
Alloy Wheel Refurbishment
Full strip, repair and re-finish to a flawless, lasting finish.
Diamond Cut Refurbishment
Precision diamond-cutting for that factory polished face, sealed under lacquer.
Colour Changes
Transform your wheels with a completely new colour and finish.
Custom Colours & Finishes
Bespoke colours, mixed to your spec — satin, matte, gloss or custom.
Kerb Damage Repair
Scuffed edges and kerb rash ground out and restored to as-new.
Scratch & Scuff Repair
Light scratches, scuffs and blemishes blended away.
Corrosion Restoration
Bubbling, pitting and corrosion stripped back and re-finished.
Cracked Alloy Repair
Cracks inspected and welded where safe and applicable.
Wheel Straightening
Bent or buckled wheels straightened where repairable.
Free Wheel Alignment Check
Complimentary alignment check with every Wheel Lab booking — included at no cost.
Free Tyre Pressure Check
Free tyre pressure check and top-up with every visit — included at no cost.
Damage we see
What can be repaired.
Kerb damage
Scuffed or gouged rim edges from clipping a kerb — the most common repair we do.
Scratches & scuffs
Lacquer damage and light marks that dull the finish, repaired without a full strip.
Corrosion & lacquer peel
White bloom and lifting lacquer, stripped back to bare metal before refinishing.
Colour change
Take a standard silver wheel to gloss black, anthracite, bronze or a custom shade.
Diamond-cut wear
Re-cut on the lathe where there's enough material left, then re-lacquered.
Bent or buckled wheels
Straightened where the wheel is safe to straighten — assessed first, never assumed.
Cracked alloys
Inspected and repaired only where a structural repair is genuinely safe; otherwise we'll tell you to replace it.
Diamond cut versus painted finishes
A diamond-cut wheel is re-machined on a lathe to leave bright, precisely cut metal faces, then lacquered to protect them — it's the factory look on most modern premium cars, and it's the most delicate finish to keep good, because lacquer failure lets corrosion back in.
A painted or powder finish is more durable and far more forgiving of everyday kerb scuffs, and it's the route to gloss black, satin, anthracite, bronze and custom colours. We do both, and we'll advise which suits the wheel you've got.
Finish options
Tell us what you're after when you send your photos — we can match an original factory finish or go a completely different way.
Not sure what will suit your car? Preview the finishes in the Wheel Lab.
How it works
From photos to fitted finish.
Step 1
Send us photos
Upload pictures of each damaged wheel with your vehicle details — it takes a couple of minutes.
Step 2
We quote
The Wheel Lab team reviews the damage and comes back with a tailored price and timescale.
Step 3
Drop off at Bicester
Bring the car or just the wheels to our Bicester depot. Refurbishment is carried out at Bicester only.
Step 4
Collect
Most wheels are ready in one to three days. We'll confirm the collection time when we quote.
Before & after
Real Wheel Lab results.
Genuine before-and-after photographs from refurbishments completed in our Wheel Lab. Drag the handle on any image to compare the damage with the finish.
Our before & after gallery is being prepared.
Check back soon — fresh refurbishments are published weekly.
Phillips Tyres Bicester
2 Bessemer Cl, Bicester OX26 6QE
Opening hours
- Mon–Fri8:30am–5:30pm
- Sat8:30am–4:30pm
- SunClosed
Common questions
Alloy wheel refurbishment, answered.
How long does alloy wheel refurbishment take?
One to three days. Wheels need to be with us for at least a day, and we ask you to allow up to three so the finish can cure properly. We'll confirm the timescale when we quote for your wheels.
How much does it cost to refurbish alloy wheels?
It depends on the wheel size, how much damage there is and the finish you choose, so we quote per set rather than publishing a headline price. Upload photos of each wheel and we'll send you an accurate price.
Can kerbed alloy wheels be repaired?
In most cases, yes. Kerb damage and scuffs are repaired by dressing the rim edge, filling and refinishing the wheel to match or change the finish. Where damage is deeper than the finish — into the structure — we'll tell you what's realistically achievable before we start.
Can you repair cracked or buckled wheels?
Sometimes, and only after a proper assessment. Structural repairs are never something we promise over the phone or from a photo alone: a wheel that has cracked or been badly bent may be unsafe to repair, so it's inspected in person and we'll advise replacement if that's the right answer.
Do you do diamond-cut refurbishment?
Yes — diamond-cut refurbishment is one of our specialist Wheel Lab services, along with colour changes and custom finishes. The wheel is re-cut on the lathe and re-lacquered to protect the finish.
Where are my wheels refurbished?
At our Wheel Lab in Bicester, 2 Bessemer Close — our Oxford depot can look after straightening and inspections, but refurbishment itself is carried out in Bicester.
Get your wheels back to their best.
Upload photos of each damaged wheel and we'll send a tailored quote — no guesswork, no pressure.