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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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much props to Freddy's rim repair shop! his work is damn good to say the least! of course a new rim will always look better but it was 10 times better from before and trust me...those minor finger print marks and swirl will definitely be taken care of once i polish dem lips with mothers billet metal polish.

and thank you henry for the advice on NOT getting a clearcoated lip...you saved me a good 5k!

cody

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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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I can't even tell where the scratch was.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by aloha03gs
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much props to Freddy's rim repair shop! his work is damn good to say the least! of course a new rim will always look better but it was 10 times better from before and trust me...those minor finger print marks and swirl will definitely be taken care of once i polish dem lips with mothers billet metal polish.

and thank you henry for the advice on NOT getting a clearcoated lip...you saved me a good 5k!

cody
Cody what is his number and what did that cost to get fixed?
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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awesome job...its like night and day...looks like brand new!! Glad you were able to get it repaired, and didnt have to go out and buy a new one like you said you might
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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WOW they did a great job... Chucks right you can't even see the marks.. At least you didn't have to go buy new wheels... Congrats...
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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Freddy did a really nice job....he's like the exclusive guy in Hawaii to repair wheels.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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That is a really good job and glad I didnt get clearcoated lips
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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i really like those rims man! very nice touch...
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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looks Great

When my clearcoat finish dulls ....which clearcoat does after a while
Im going to strip it off and just polish it or chrome the lips

I wonder how bluelex is doing w/ that ....last I heard it was a pain in the A$$ to keep the lips shiney
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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wow that's very nice, cody glad you got everything fixed so soon!!!!

and yeah, definitely one plus for not having clear coat. if (@*%(*@% happens, you get them fixed fast

just imagine if i curb my dts (knock on wood), i probably can't do anything...
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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just imagine if i curb my dts (knock on wood), i probably can't do anything...
Sure, u can buy another set
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ATSOU
Sure, u can buy another set
not anymore! you know what happened getting wheels is hard now
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by aloha03gs
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and thank you henry for the advice on NOT getting a clearcoated lip...you saved me a good 5k!

cody
So is Henry getting a kickback?

Glad to see things worked out Cody. No clearcoat saved you here but it is a compromise between meticulous maintenance and managing a daily driver. I took the risk and chose the latter since I cannot see myself cleaning my wheels more than I already am.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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So is Henry getting a kickback?

Glad to see things worked out Cody. No clearcoat saved you here but it is a compromise between meticulous maintenance and managing a daily driver. I took the risk and chose the latter since I cannot see myself cleaning my wheels more than I already am.
i am still waiting for my check
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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It came out good Cody. I agree with everyone. Good thing you didn't have clear coat.
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