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Old 02-11-10, 05:26 PM
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Yes I've searched and Im posting to get updated opinions. So I have Work Wheels that need some repair. 2 are slightly bent with some curb rash and the other 2 I notice the clear coat is peeling a little. I want to get all 4 wheels with new clear coat, fix 2 wheels with curb rash and fix 2 bent wheels. Which place is best because I'm hearing conflicting stories. I'm considering:
The Wheel Supply (TWS)
Magmasters
Wheel Repair Specialists (WRS)

I will unmount tires myslef. how much do you think it will cost for the above reapirs? i don't want to get ripped off. Thanks guys!
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Work wheels have anodized lips. The only place I've seen that can reanodize lips is LAX Wheel Refinishing. They do great work. It is pricey to do clear anodize though, but it's the only way to get that bright OEM finish back unless you want them to polish it raw.
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Originally Posted by chrispy
Work wheels have anodized lips. The only place I've seen that can reanodize lips is LAX Wheel Refinishing. They do great work. It is pricey to do clear anodize though, but it's the only way to get that bright OEM finish back unless you want them to polish it raw.
What is anodized lips vs i gues regular lips? Where is LAX located?
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Originally Posted by GTSLEX
What is anodized lips vs i gues regular lips? Where is LAX located?
LAX Wheel Refinishing
1520 Spence Street Los Angeles, CA 90023-3920 - (323) 269-1484
Open Weekdays 7am-5pm; Sat 8am-12pm

Regular clearcoated lips are kinda dull compared to anodized lips. High polished lips look the best but they will have to be polished again regularly to keep the shine. Anodizing the lips clear will protect it from getting dull and still be very shiny.
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jc wheels repair
40 bucks for bend repair
40 bucks for curbrash repair
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