TRANSFORM YOUR CAR'S LOOK
Changing the colour of your wheels is the single most effective way to transform the entire stance and attitude of your car. Whether you want to upgrade standard silver alloys to an aggressive satin black, restore a classic Porsche "Shadow Chrome," or apply a custom bronze tint, we deliver flawless, factory-level results.
We don't do quick "scuff and spray" jobs. Every colour change at AWR involves a full chemical strip, meticulous preparation, and a baked-on finish using either OEM wet-paint systems or ultra-durable powder coating.
WHAT WE OFFER
- OEM-Perfect Silvers & Shadow-Chrome: Spectro-scanned and matched to exact factory codes.
- The Blackout Look: Gloss, satin, or matte blacks — from stealth to piano-gloss.
- Performance Favourites: Graphite, gunmetal, anthracite, and bronze.
- Custom Tints & Two-Stage Effects: Pearl, metallic, and colour-shift finishes.
- Powder-Coat Durability: The ultimate tough finish for daily drivers and workhorses.
Not sure what suits your car? We'll show you physical swatches on your wheel under natural light at our Grey Lynn workshop so you can choose with confidence.
OUR REFINISH PROCESS
- Strip & Clean: We chemically strip old coatings and brake dust to reach bare alloy.
- Repair & Shape: Any existing kerb rash or gouges are repaired so the new colour goes onto a perfect canvas.
- Sandblast & Key: The wheel is lightly blasted to create an even profile for maximum paint adhesion.
- Prime & Colour: We apply an anti-corrosive primer followed by your chosen OEM code or custom tint, ensuring uniform depth and coverage.
- Clear & Bake-Cure: A UV-stable clear coat is applied and oven-cured for maximum hardness and gloss retention.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO CHANGE WHEEL COLOUR?
Replacing a set of wheels to get a new look costs thousands. A full set colour change is a highly cost-effective alternative. Pricing depends on the size of the wheel and whether you choose standard powder coat or a complex multi-stage finish. Send us a photo for a fixed-price quote.
POWDER COAT VS PAINT: WHICH IS BETTER?
Powder coating is our go-to for ultimate resilience and chip resistance, making it perfect for solid colours like gloss black or bronze. Wet-spray paint is used when we need to match specific OEM metallic flakes or complex multi-stage effects like Shadow Chrome.
HOW LONG DOES A FULL SET COLOUR CHANGE TAKE?
Most full-set colour changes are completed in 24–48 hours. Complex multi-stage finishes or diamond-cut faces may take slightly longer. We offer loan wheels so you're not off the road while we work.
READY FOR A NEW VIBE?
Don't settle for boring wheels. Send a couple of photos for a fast quote, or drop by to look at our colour swatches. We'll help you choose the perfect finish for your ride.
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Discover factory-finish alloy wheel repair for every kind of vehicle — prestige, performance, SUV, EV, or everyday runabout. Our specialist technicians restore alloy and mag wheels to a flawless, OEM-quality finish.
location
We service alloy wheels nationwide from our high-tech workshop in Auckland.
grey lynn, auckland
Nearby? Swing by our workshop for a quick, no-pressure check and we will give you a quote while you wait.
Loan vehicles, and loan wheels are available.