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Old 03-04-2008, 02:18 PM
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Can anyone recomend a shop in SoCal to refinish a set of rims? I would really like to avoid shipping them.

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Old 03-04-2008, 02:37 PM
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What level of refinishing are you looking to perform? If minor scuffs and paintwork, perhaps a DIY project may be best. There are various write-ups on that.
Old 03-04-2008, 02:49 PM
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I would prefer to bring them to a shop to have them done professionally. I am sure the DIY project would not be that difficult, but I would like to start with a professionally refinished set and then maybe try DIY projects to keep them looking good.

The rims were packaged poorly when shipped to me and nothing was placed between the face of the rim and the cardboard box. The cardboard was so abrasive that it rubbed down to metal in some places.
Old 03-04-2008, 02:56 PM
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This place does a good job for about $130 per wheel.

http://www.fixrim.com/
Old 03-04-2008, 04:52 PM
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where are you exactly? I am in Newbury Park, and have a relationship with a shop that I use to tune-up 3 piece wheels and if I am too busy I some times let them refinish for me. I just dropped off a set of MB 15" bundt wheels to be restored/straightened and put back into serviceable condition. Jim
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pictures of the faces to see the condition please
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:50 PM
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I had a set done by Wheel Enhancement. Quality was very good.
Old 03-06-2008, 04:09 PM
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Wheel Enhancements came very highly recomended and they do do great work. Their work, however, comes at a huge premium. I took the wheels down to Al Reed in Anaheim, the difference between AR and WE was close to $210 a CORNER. Haven't gotten the wheels back yet....but we'll see!
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I have heard good things about Wheel Enhancement too. I also know they are very pricey.



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