Refinishing wheels help?

NORAGRETS · 01-24-2017, 05:39 AM

I have a full set of forgestar wheels that need some tlc

2 were in an accident and had the powder coat stripped/minimal amount of metal from the lip

2 ran over a curb at about 3mph and just have small "chips" in the lip/powder coat

Despite being staggered, I now have a full additional set and want to restore them to keep on hand in case shit happens again

Any recommendations for shops that will:

Strip the existing powder coat
Match all lip sizes so they're aligned properly
Possibly powder coat? Although I may just leave them paint free/powder coat free if I can find a finish that will hold up to rust/salt etc

Help?

Mr Rooty Von Tooty · 02-10-2017, 12:12 PM

Car dealers have guys that come around and fix wheels on the spot. They aren't expensive. BTW, I wouldn't have a wheel refinished unless it was in absolutely terrible conditions. A spot fix will look just fine.

Another word of warning, if you are unsure of the wheel's condition, I'd take to a tire shop and see if it is still in balance. If it isn't, you need a major rebuild.

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Mr Rooty Von Tooty Banned 117 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dayton, OH iTrader: (0)	Car dealers have guys that come around and fix wheels on the spot. They aren't expensive. BTW, I wouldn't have a wheel refinished unless it was in absolutely terrible conditions. A spot fix will look just fine. Another word of warning, if you are unsure of the wheel's condition, I'd take to a tire shop and see if it is still in balance. If it isn't, you need a major rebuild.
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