RX450 Anthracite refurb issue

[RX450 Anthracite wheels]

I have rimmed a wheel on my 15 month old Silver RX450H resulting in Anthracite (PVD finish) alloy refurb required.  Visited several alloy wheel refurbish locations and had discussion with Lexus dealership with outcome these PVD finish wheels fitted standard cannot be refurbished and only solution appear to be replace all 4 wheels - Lexus price quite £1200 - ...... Individual wheel refurb normally around £100 not possible on PVD.                                                                     

Has anyone else encountered this issue with Anthracite finish wheels refurb not possible ?

[rayaans]

13 minutes ago, RX450 Anthracite wheels said:

I have rimmed a wheel on my 15 month old Silver RX450H resulting in Anthracite (PVD finish) alloy refurb required.  Visited several alloy wheel refurbish locations and had discussion with Lexus dealership with outcome these PVD finish wheels fitted standard cannot be refurbished and only solution appear to be replace all 4 wheels - Lexus price quite £1200 - ...... Individual wheel refurb normally around £100 not possible on PVD.                                                                     

Has anyone else encountered this issue with Anthracite finish wheels refurb not possible ?

Would you be able to post a picture of the wheel

In general any wheel provided it isnt very dangerously cracked or has chunks missing can be refurbed - it might not match the other wheels though and typically you can choose to get 2 done on one side, or all 4 refurbed depending on how particular you are

[Spock66]

Is it not possible to purchase a single wheel from Lexus?

Otherwise you may need to make an insurance claim.

[Jimbrodie1]

On 12/11/2023 at 2:08 PM, RX450 Anthracite wheels said:

Has anyone else encountered this issue with Anthracite finish wheels refurb not possible ?

Hi Gordon

Yes exactly the same problem. Caught mine in one of those stupid multi storey car parks with the ridiculously tight carousels at the exit.

I also tried numerous refurbishers but no one can do it. Yes they all said we can do 2 wheels on one side or all 4 but the finish would certainly not be of the same standard or effect. 
 

I actually took out the paint protect policy with Lexus when I bought my car but when I contacted them even they said they couldn’t do these wheels even though the policy clearly states covering Alloy Wheel Damage. They actually offered me a full refund of what I paid for the policy.

Mine are Black by the way and I was also quoted £1200 for a single wheel by my dealer. The only option (if you want to keep it original) is to keep an eye out for write off being broken. I’m sure I’ve seen quite a few silver ones on eBay.

Good luck 🥴