Getting wheels refinished, any tips or horror stories I should know?
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Getting wheels refinished, any tips or horror stories I should know?
I'm picking up a set of Cup 2 wheels for use on my 964 C2 and was planning to get them refinished since they have some wear. I haven't ever had a wheel refinished and am looking for advice. Is there anything I should know or look for when it comes to refinishing?
A few questions I have:
Should the wheels be media blasted prior to paint?
I would assume the wheels would get a clear coat?
Any special paint code to use to match the stock grey color?
What's the average going rate for this type of work?
Thanks for the help.
Mike
A few questions I have:
Should the wheels be media blasted prior to paint?
I would assume the wheels would get a clear coat?
Any special paint code to use to match the stock grey color?
What's the average going rate for this type of work?
Thanks for the help.
Mike
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Get in touch with your local PCA chapter and ask who they recommend.
Should the wheels be media blasted prior to paint? - always good to strip the paint fully, but it's pricier, most shops just sand them down and paint.
I would assume the wheels would get a clear coat? - yep.
Any special paint code to use to match the stock grey color? - 61M for 1992-1996 cars.
What's the average going rate for this type of work? - $80-200 per wheel. Lots of variables.
Should the wheels be media blasted prior to paint? - always good to strip the paint fully, but it's pricier, most shops just sand them down and paint.
I would assume the wheels would get a clear coat? - yep.
Any special paint code to use to match the stock grey color? - 61M for 1992-1996 cars.
What's the average going rate for this type of work? - $80-200 per wheel. Lots of variables.
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Get in touch with your local PCA chapter and ask who they recommend.
Should the wheels be media blasted prior to paint? - always good to strip the paint fully, but it's pricier, most shops just sand them down and paint.
I would assume the wheels would get a clear coat? - yep.
Any special paint code to use to match the stock grey color? - 61M for 1992-1996 cars.
What's the average going rate for this type of work? - $80-200 per wheel. Lots of variables.
Should the wheels be media blasted prior to paint? - always good to strip the paint fully, but it's pricier, most shops just sand them down and paint.
I would assume the wheels would get a clear coat? - yep.
Any special paint code to use to match the stock grey color? - 61M for 1992-1996 cars.
What's the average going rate for this type of work? - $80-200 per wheel. Lots of variables.
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I've had wheels shipped to Wheel Collision in Bath, PA in the past. They came out quite good. I've also used DunnSport in the Bronx, they have a quick turnaround and their work is quite decent. Prices are also good. But lately I've just left wheels with my mechanic Irek at CIM Motorsport. He has a guy who does the work for him and I've been very pleased with the results!
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Performance industries is awesome...http://proformanceindustries.com/
for those near NYC they do ship all over the country as well. Larry from AMMO did his cup 1 wheels there and there's a youtube video on the process.
for those near NYC they do ship all over the country as well. Larry from AMMO did his cup 1 wheels there and there's a youtube video on the process.