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Old 05-28-2003, 12:26 AM
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Post Hey All You Ohio Guys... Anybody Familiar With This Wheel Refinisher in Defiance

This is a x-post from the 944 board. I'm looking to see if anybody is familiar with

<a href="http://www.defiance-online.com/alum/refinish.html" target="_blank">http://www.defiance-online.com/alum/refinish.html</a>

They're called "Wheel Refinishing Services".

Any info would be helpful.

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Old 05-28-2003, 11:26 AM
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I'm afraid I don't know of them, but if you are looking for a place to refinish your wheels I would only let Al Reed in California touch my wheels!
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I appreciate the thought, but I don't want to spend the money to ship 4 wheels 1/2 way across the country. So far Defiance is the closest to me that I can find!
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I recently shipped four wheels from Virginia to Al Reed in Anaheim, California via FedEx ground. The charge was about $50. For an extra $100 (shipping back and forth), Al Reed is well worth the money. He knows the Fuchs wheels, and his work is meticulous. He's done two sets for me. Like Robert, I wouldn't let anyone else touch my wheels.
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If the wheels needing refinishing are Fuchs, they are factory anodized, not painted, and should be restored by someone who has this capability.(if you want the job done correctly.)

If the guys say Al Reed, you should check them out. I've heard good things about Wheel enhancement in CA, but never had personal experience.

Here's a link to their refinishing page:

<a href="http://www.wheelenhancement.com/refinish.htm" target="_blank">http://www.wheelenhancement.com/refinish.htm</a>
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Does anyone have contact information for Al Reed?
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Al Reed Fuchs refinishing Anaheim 714-632-3907
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There's a thread that talks to a wheel refinisher in Pennsylvania <a href="http://forums.rennlist.com/forums/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=20;t=000576#000000" target="_blank">here</a> that people seem pleased with. (no affiliation, etc).
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Wheel Enhancement is VERY expensive. Al Reed's prices are much more reasonable, and his work is absolutely excellent.



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