How much does alloy wheel refurbishment cost in the UK? (2026 prices)

Alloy wheel refurbishment prices in the UK range from around £60 per wheel for a basic painted repair to £150+ for a diamond cut wheel at a main dealer. The spread is wide because "refurbishment" covers everything from a 40-minute mobile touch-up to a full strip, repair and powder coat in an oven. This guide explains what you should expect to pay in 2026 and what actually drives the price.

Typical UK prices in 2026

At Infinity Wheelz in Ipswich a full painted refurbishment starts at [£75] per wheel and diamond cutting at [£95], with tyre removal, balancing and new valves included. See the pricing page for the full table by wheel size.

What makes the price go up

• Wheel size — anything over 19" needs more material, more time in the blast cabinet and a bigger oven slot.
• Diamond cut faces — these need a CNC lathe, which only proper workshops have. Painted wheels do not.
• Damage — a deep kerb gouge, a crack that needs welding or a buckle that needs straightening are extra operations.
• Finish — standard gloss and satin colours are cheapest; candy, chrome-effect and two-tone finishes cost more.
• Split rims and polished lips — labour-heavy and quoted individually.

What should be included

When you compare quotes, check what is in the price. A proper refurbishment includes tyre removal and refitting, balancing, new valves, chemical stripping, media blasting, repairs, powder primer, colour and lacquer. If a quote is much cheaper than the others, something on that list is usually missing — most often the strip and the oven, which is exactly what makes a finish last.

Mobile repair vs workshop refurbishment

Mobile repairs are quick and convenient for a light scuff on one wheel. The technician sands the damage, fills it, sprays a colour match and lacquers it on the driveway. It looks good on the day, but the wheel has not been stripped and the paint has not been cured, so it is prone to chipping and peeling within a year. A workshop refurbishment costs more because the wheel is taken back to bare alloy and rebuilt with powder coat. If you plan to keep the car for more than a year, the workshop finish is cheaper over its life.

Is it worth refurbishing before selling or returning a lease?

Yes, almost every time. Lease companies charge £100–£200 per damaged wheel at return, and private buyers knock far more than the cost of a refurbishment off a car with scruffy alloys. A [£300] set refurbishment on a lease return typically saves double that in charges.