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Old 09-07-10 | 10:18 AM
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Default Wheel Refinishing in DMV

I just picked up set of wheels that need to be refinished and I need to find someone local that can do it.

I have looked into Ye Ole Wheels and based on their reviews and experiences that friends have been, I not really interested in them.

Even in this is something some of you do on the side, i might be interested.

Thanks in advance.

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Old 09-07-10 | 12:07 PM
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You can try to do it yourself theres plenty videos on youtube or try Wheel doctor. they charged me 125 per wheel.
Old 09-07-10 | 12:21 PM
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What color are the wheels? I could help you do them your self.
Old 09-07-10 | 05:20 PM
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what all was included in that 125 price?
Old 09-08-10 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 6Sp33d
You can try to do it yourself theres plenty videos on youtube or try Wheel doctor. they charged me 125 per wheel.
Please send the info to wheel doctor. Also, how was the quality of there work?

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What color are the wheels? I could help you do them your self.
They are 20" Auto Couture wheels. Silver painted faces with a polished lip.
Old 09-08-10 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by redwhisky
what all was included in that 125 price?
like if you have a bend or bad scratch they straighten it out for you and make it balanced. i think for an extra fifty bux they can refinish them also.
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I have a contact, give him a call.

His name is John, cell is 301 651 9634.
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Originally Posted by cherplex
I have a contact, give him a call.

His name is John, cell is 301 651 9634.
He gave me the number to his colleague here in Northern Va and i was informed that they have to be sent out. Thanks though
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Sorry to thread jack but I would like to know as well. I'm hoping to have my Euroline
DH's repaired.

They are completely chrome, but I want the lips polished instead. The faces
are a 9 out of 10, but the lips are completely trashed by a chemical or something
by the previous owner. I also need repair along the inner wheel beads because
my front tires seem to leak air. I'm going to sell the tires I currently have on (19" Falken
ST115's if anyones interested...probably 100 miles on each) and hopefully get
another set installed professionally by the same place if possible.

So to recap, I want the tires removed, wheels taken apart, remove chrome and polish lips,
inspect and repair barrel beads, seal lip, put wheels back together, then install a set
of fresh new tires. I'm looking to spend about $750-1000 (not including tires
obvouisly). Does that sound about right?
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tabaka, i think your problem is going to be the removal of the chrome. Thats not as easy as it seems, and alot of places wont mess with it.

you can also try Ye Ole wheel shop in Elkridge
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Originally Posted by TTurboPimp
tabaka, i think your problem is going to be the removal of the chrome. Thats not as easy as it seems, and alot of places wont mess with it.

you can also try Ye Ole wheel shop in Elkridge
Can it simply be re-chromed or something? It looks pretty bad up close. I've tried many different chrome polishes and nothing will get the issue out. If I use polish and wax, it looks a little better but not show quality. I only roll on these wheels for the spring a summer months so I'm hoping to get them refinished by March. I'm in no hurry and these wheels are in storage now. I also need a shop to repair the inner beads of the wheels.
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Anyone else have any other names or companies to share?
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