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Old 12-02-09, 11:20 AM
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Default Quality no excuse wheel straightening shop in LA/Orange?

Tired of the mobile guys that cannot finish the job-they can remove a dent but not true the wheel. Also have been to the place in Walnut-no more. Looking for someone that does quality work with no excuses. Gets the job done right the first time, gets the wheel to like new condition with no empty promises. Must have facilities on site.

Anyone with a recommendation?
Old 12-02-09, 11:43 AM
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I have good success with Bolton's Classic Wheels in Gardena, CA.

16516 South Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247-4638
(310) 538-5046

Originally Posted by Pearlpower
Tired of the mobile guys that cannot finish the job-they can remove a dent but not true the wheel. Also have been to the place in Walnut-no more. Looking for someone that does quality work with no excuses. Gets the job done right the first time, gets the wheel to like new condition with no empty promises. Must have facilities on site.

Anyone with a recommendation?
Old 12-02-09, 11:47 AM
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Here is another one: Performance Wheel Repair 909-534-8672.
Check out this thread: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=54118
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Is it a step lip?
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Wheel Repair Specialists

1330 East Pomona Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705-4811
(714) 973-1741

We just took a rim here this week. other shops looked at it and said there was no way they could fix it. but this place was able to fix it in 2 days
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Dropped them off at Bolton Classics today. Half the price of the mobile guy in my area and hopefully they will get the job done properly. Not happy they do not remove tires on site and i had to go to a tire shop in LA to have them removed. Will report back once I receive them.
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There were local tire shops at Gardena, Ca close to the shop.

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Dropped them off at Bolton Classics today. Half the price of the mobile guy in my area and hopefully they will get the job done properly. Not happy they do not remove tires on site and i had to go to a tire shop in LA to have them removed. Will report back once I receive them.
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The only con is the 2 shops next door to the shop don't stretch or unmount stretched without messing up the face or lips ..There are a few shops within 5 miles that can though unmount /mount right.
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Well, to be honest, not impressed thus far. 1-2 days turned into 2-3 days has turned into 3-4 days, and now nobody is answering the phone 1pm on a Monday.
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Performance wheel repaired, trued, resealed, and rechromed all the lips of my 3 piece wheels and in less than a week. That's all 4 rims, and included round trip shipping from Vegas.
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I'm sorry to hear that. How extensive was the damage? They never did have a fulltime regular receptionist. I always just pass by and always get lucky when I call them and someone would answer.

Just keep on calling. Maybe it has something to do with the weather.

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Well, to be honest, not impressed thus far. 1-2 days turned into 2-3 days has turned into 3-4 days, and now nobody is answering the phone 1pm on a Monday.
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Originally Posted by yusef
Wheel Repair Specialists

1330 East Pomona Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705-4811
(714) 973-1741

We just took a rim here this week. other shops looked at it and said there was no way they could fix it. but this place was able to fix it in 2 days
are they expensive?
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Originally Posted by Mv350
are they expensive?
Well the rim we took wasn't round anymore, the lip was squished and deformed. They charged us 150 to fix and refinish the wheel. Not sure how much other shops charge, we just really needed it fixed and they were the only ones able to do it apparently.
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any update on the wheel? im looking to get one of my rims fixed too.
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Received the wheels. Appear to be ok. I most likely will go elsewhere next time. Communication is key with me and something they lack the most. Plus, I cannot stand driving in LA. ;(. But, they were very cheap at $55 a piece.


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