Wheel Restoration

Wheel restoration at DentGuy returns damaged alloy wheels to factory condition through a multi-step process of stripping, repairing, and refinishing each wheel individually. We do not batch-spray sets of four wheels together in a single session. Each wheel is treated as its own job, receiving dedicated prep time, individual coating, and careful finish inspection. This approach takes longer but produces far more consistent results with no overspray between spokes and no thin coverage on inner barrel surfaces.

Kerb rash is the most common alloy wheel damage in Dubai. Tight parking, aggressive curbs, and narrow villa gates catch wheels regularly. Our repair process starts with chemical stripping of the old finish, followed by specialist alloy filler applied to gouges and scuffs. The filled area is sanded flush with the original wheel profile, primed, basecoated, and clearcoated. The result is a wheel that looks and feels identical to new, with no visible filler lines or texture differences.

Diamond-cut wheels require a CNC lathe to restore. The wheel is mounted on the lathe and the machine cuts a fresh layer across the wheel face, removing kerb damage, corrosion, and old finish in one pass. This produces the distinctive bright-machined look with visible concentric turning lines that you see on OEM wheels from Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and Range Rover. After machining, the wheel receives a protective clearcoat layer to prevent rapid re-corrosion. Diamond-cut restoration starts from AED 450 per wheel.

Bent rims cause vibration at highway speeds and uneven tyre wear. We straighten bent alloy wheels on a hydraulic press with dial-indicator runout measurements taken before and after the straightening process. The dial indicator reads lateral and radial runout to hundredths of a millimetre, confirming the wheel is within manufacturer tolerance before it goes back on the car. Not all bent rims are repairable. Severely cracked or structurally compromised wheels are flagged during inspection, and we will recommend replacement rather than risk your safety.

Powder coating is available for customers wanting a full colour change on their wheels. Popular choices in Dubai include satin black, gloss anthracite, gunmetal grey, and custom brand-matched colours. Powder coating is more durable than wet paint for wheels because the coating is baked at 200 degrees Celsius, creating a hard shell that resists brake dust, stone chips, and curb contact better than conventional lacquer. A full set of four wheels powder-coated in a standard colour runs AED 1,200 to AED 2,500 depending on wheel size and complexity.

Most wheel restoration jobs for a set of four are completed in 3-4 working days. Single-wheel repairs for urgent needs can be turned around in 1-2 days. We photograph every wheel before, during, and after the process, and you receive the images on WhatsApp so you can see exactly what was done before picking up.