Wheel repair
08-13-02, 02:14 AM
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Wheel repair
Just bought some used wheels with a little bit of rash and two scrapes on two spokes of one wheel. My question is am I able to get these rashes, knicks, chews, and scratches resurfaced and then rechromed? Has anyone done this? How much does it cost and what kind of shop does it? (ie: metal shop, detailing shop, auto body shop?). Thanks!
08-13-02, 10:07 AM
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hey lex, you can get them re-polished. you bought them chrome? if you did, then it might cost a bit more to re-chrome them. i re-polished mine at a wheel repair shop down here. I'm not sure about anywhere near SAC though.
you can have them take it apart of it's a 2 or 3 piece wheel, which costs a lot, or just have them re-polish it as is for about 45 bucks a wheel + chroming. i have no idea how much chroming costs. i hope this helps.
you can have them take it apart of it's a 2 or 3 piece wheel, which costs a lot, or just have them re-polish it as is for about 45 bucks a wheel + chroming. i have no idea how much chroming costs. i hope this helps.
08-13-02, 08:23 PM
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Try www.fixrim.com I see you are in Pleasanton, CA. They have a shop in Union City and you can drop the wheels off. I had a polished wheel with curb rash; repair the curb rash + repolish + new clearcoat was around $125. Chroming is extra...I think something like another $80 or $100. Give them a call...they did a good job and they offer lifetime gaurantee.
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08-14-02, 03:42 AM
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Cool, I'll check out that shop in Union City. So you're thinking about $280 per wheel? Hmm, maybe I'll just do the one wheel that is thrashed with the scrapes on the spoke. The other three aren't that bad at all.
08-14-02, 06:31 PM
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hey lex400sc, is it one of the fronts that's boogered up? If so, how 'bout you shop around for 1 more chrome TT front that's pristine, and keep the scuffed one for your spare? That way you will have a spare that will fit over TT brakes in front if you do that someday - - but will the wider wheel fit in the spare well? Since the trunk liner is pretty stiff, I bet you could figure out some spacers even if the wheel/tire is a little too high - - just a thought
08-14-02, 08:49 PM
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That's not a bad idea strongsail! I think it'll be tough to find a stray chrome Supra TT wheel though 
. The cars themselves are hard enough to locate, let alone an owner selling a single wheel. Junk yards will be a very tough find as well .
. The cars themselves are hard enough to locate, let alone an owner selling a single wheel. Junk yards will be a very tough find as well .
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yeah. talk to the guys at the Union City shop. Last time I checked (about a yr. ago) the wheel repair + chroming was around $225 - $250 per wheel. Don't forget to try ebay for the wheel too (It'll be hard to find, but you never know).
08-16-02, 01:51 AM
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Originally posted by manaray
Lex, if you come back down to LA, I can get wheels chromed for around $100-$130 each...triple plate...not that one step crap...
Lex, if you come back down to LA, I can get wheels chromed for around $100-$130 each...triple plate...not that one step crap...
Dammit Mike!! You just gave me a reason to make my fourth trip to LA this year!!
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