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I have 2016 SL63 wheels, and while they're decent wheels overall, the lacquer around the rim is misting and not ideal.

The folks from MyAlloys in Basingstoke were kind enough to have a quick look yesterday. They have suspicions that some of the wheels have been cut down in the past. They have the option to perform one last diamond cut.


We don't provide warranties on diamond cut wheels because of the inherent nature of the material and the fact that small stone chips can occur even when the set is damp, which speeds up the oxidation process.

The total price for the four wheels that have been striped, sprayed, and diamond cut is £620 (with VAT), which is more than I had anticipated.

Wearing two different colours on the wheels is another alternative. Even if the silver diamond cut sections would be coated in silver, the darker grey would remain unchanged. This would be about £200 more expensive, but it wouldn't require reducing the wheel size and would have a warranty of one year!

Do any of you have experience with this or have you seen a vehicle that has?

Hello, if I were in the market for new wheels, I'd get a set that matches my style, has a warranty, and costs about the same... Unless you're planning to keep it in stock, it's only a thought.

Problem with the diamond cut wheel.

Diamond cuts are more appealing to me aesthetically, but they don't survive very long, and I haven't found a wheel refurbisher that will guarantee a diamond cut refurb.


Why not just go with shadow chrome as your one colour option? Even with the barrel and holes left darker for contrast, it manages to bring attention to the spokes.

That seems like a lot of cash for any finish when compared to where I am from....Other quotes would be forthcoming from me!

May I ask where you are located in this great nation?

The part of West Sussex...

Diamond cutting wheels also completely removes the AMG badge, so keep that in mind. Unfortunately, I went with a professional who came highly recommended, and I should have warned them not to remove the logo if they wanted to ruin the job. I went to fetch it, and it was completely gone! Unexpectedly, the rear wheel ended up costing less than £1600. Instead of using a general powder coating service, I would hire a professional.

Although I do my best to maintain my vehicles' OEM appearance, I still think powder coating is the way to go.
Even while diamond cut rims are aesthetically pleasing, they aren't very practical. Unless you're meticulous about keeping them in perfect condition, you'll eventually pick up a small stone chip, which will let moisture under the clear coat and unleash the terror of the white worm.