Kerbed alloys are one of those things you stop noticing — until you come to sell the car, or until corrosion creeps under the lacquer and the damage starts to spread. Refurbishing a wheel costs a fraction of replacing it, and on a Porsche or Audi with large-diameter wheels, replacement prices make refurbishment an easy decision. At Brookfield Garage in Stowmarket we refurbish alloy wheels on all makes, restoring kerbed, corroded and flaking wheels to a factory-quality finish.

The damage we put right

Kerbing and scuffs — the classic scrape along the rim edge from a parallel park gone wrong. Ground out, filled where needed, refinished and lacquered so the repair disappears.
Corrosion and lacquer peel — Suffolk’s salted winter roads get under damaged lacquer and lift it, leaving white, blistered patches. Left alone it spreads; caught early it refurbishes cleanly. Corrosion around the bead seat can also cause slow punctures — a refurbishment often fixes a mystery deflating tyre.
Diamond-cut wheels — many modern Porsche and VAG wheels have a machined, two-tone diamond-cut face. These can’t be repaired properly with paint alone: the face must be re-machined on a lathe to restore the bright finish, then lacquered. We’ll identify whether your wheels are diamond-cut or painted and quote for the correct process.
Colour changes — refurbishment is also the moment to go from silver to anthracite or gloss black, if that’s your taste. Painted finishes can be matched or changed.

Because tyres come off for a proper refurbishment, it’s a sensible time to check tyre condition and ageing too — see our tyres page — and if the kerbing was hard enough, we recommend checking wheel alignment at the same time, since kerb strikes commonly knock tracking out.

Why Brookfield?

A garage, not just a paint shop. Wheels are removed, refitted and torqued correctly, tyres rebalanced, and pressure sensors handled properly — details that get missed when refurbishment is done in isolation.
Specialist care. As an independent Porsche specialist we’re used to handling expensive wheels and centre locks with appropriate caution.
No surprises. Free quote up front; if we find hidden damage such as a buckle or crack once the tyre is off, we’ll ring you before doing anything further — no extra work without your approval.
Convenient. Free collection and delivery within 2 miles of the garage, and we’re an Approved Garages member.

Alloy wheel FAQs

How long does alloy wheel refurbishment take?
It depends on the finish and the number of wheels — painted repairs are quicker than diamond cutting. We’ll give you a timescale when we quote.

Can a cracked or buckled wheel be refurbished?
Cosmetic refurbishment won’t fix structural damage. Some buckles and cracks can be professionally repaired, others mean replacement — we’ll assess and advise honestly.

How do I know if my wheels are diamond-cut?
Diamond-cut faces have a bright, machined metal finish, often with darker painted spokes behind, and you can usually see fine machining lines. If you’re not sure, send us a photo.

Will refurbished wheels corrode again?
A proper refurbishment with fresh lacquer protects the wheel as well as the factory finish did. Washing off winter road salt regularly helps it last.

Get a free quote

Call 01449 674874, email enquiries@brookfieldgarage.ltd, or book online. Open Monday–Friday 8:30–5:30, Saturdays by appointment.