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Old 03-15-06, 11:45 AM
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Default can you polish the lips on a TE37?

I really love the LE37

but recently came across a good deal on TE37s.... i was wondering if you guys think its possible to polish the lip on a TE considering its 1 piece forged

and if it is possible... if anyone knew a good place here in good ol socal
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yes it could be done. the famous dronell wheels are one piece, and my friend got the lips to be polished. i am not sure if you have to "re-do" the paint or finish on the face though.

the shop we use is in norcal, socal i have no idea
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hey whats up rominl...

well at least thats good news... but i'd hate to have to refinish the faces... as they're in mint condition

any idea how much it cost?

and if its possible to polish them to the same shine and luster as this?
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I'm pretty sure you can. The only thing is, since it's one piece.... when they polish the lips they might accidently polish some of the spokes if they aren't too careful. But it can be done.

Each wheel should be no more than $35 since they don't have to take anything apart. The shine will be just like the one you pictured. It's up to you on how well you maintain the shine.
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Originally Posted by AutoCoutureSC
I'm pretty sure you can. The only thing is, since it's one piece.... when they polish the lips they might accidently polish some of the spokes if they aren't too careful. But it can be done.

Each wheel should be no more than $35 since they don't have to take anything apart. The shine will be just like the one you pictured. It's up to you on how well you maintain the shine.
that's my worry, thats why i said i am not sure if you will have to re-do the center (if they can't avoid touching them)

yeah it could be as shiny as that. i have seen the results, amazing
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well then i'll just have to make sure the guy's working on my car knows what they're doing then don't i

any recommendations on places?
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i have two places that come to mind... the one i've been going to in the past... i don't recommend as they might mess up the face. They're kinda sloppy for "special" requests.

i'm having my rims re-polished at another place with clear coat. I'll let you know how well they take care of my rims...
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how about these LE37's? Seems like the seller might be willing to let it go for pretty cheap...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=186700
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Originally Posted by AutoCoutureSC
i have two places that come to mind... the one i've been going to in the past... i don't recommend as they might mess up the face. They're kinda sloppy for "special" requests.

i'm having my rims re-polished at another place with clear coat. I'll let you know how well they take care of my rims...

lemme know how much and how it turns out ASAP

and howie... yea i saw those.... too bad they're 18's.... it's time for me to step up to 19's
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