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Alloy Wheel refinishing? (costs, rec's? To be a good shopper :-) 200

posted by  Ken C on  Sun Oct 10 12:14 CST 2004
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Hi. I just bought a used set of 4 Virgo Turbo OEM (15x6") alloy wheels (I'm planning to put them on a '93 240). They're straight and there's no curb rash (I bought it from a guy at the N.J. shore, where there are no curbs or sidewalks :-), but they've got unsightly brown blotches (probably salt, etc.). So....

I want to have them refinished. I've heard good things about "powder coating", and clear coating. What are your suggestions? Are these the right choices, or are there other, better options?

Also, assuming I find some shops that will do this work, what sort of reasonable price should I expect (so I'll know when I'm being "taken")?

And finally, any recommendations of a reputable shop in New Jersey for this alloy refinishing?

Thanks all, in advance.







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    Alloy Wheel refinishing? (costs, rec's? To be a good shopper :-) 200

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    posted by  nelson on  Sun Oct 10 13:42 CST 2004
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    I have used Wheel Collision Center in Pa. with excellent results.Expect to pay about $120 per wheel for paint and clear coat.I had 2 sets of Corona rims restored and they came back like new!
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    Alloy Wheel refinishing? (costs, rec's? To be a good shopper :-) 200

    posted by  daveshan on  Sun Oct 10 13:04 CST 2004
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    Have them media blasted, (not sand) and spray them with a good quality aluminum paint. I used Rustolium on a set over 3 years ago and they still look fine. I also paid to have a set powder coated, Wheel Silver with a clear coat on top. It was a highly recomended shop here in San Diego and they still have very small imperfections that hold brake dust no matter how well I clean them. Stick with paint if you ask me, shops I can't help with, I'm a bit west of you.
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