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Finally got my wheels back from getting repaired and refinished.

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Old 10-14-2007, 12:11 AM
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Default Finally got my wheels back from getting repaired and refinished.

It was a long and expensive process but in the end it was all worth it. In addition to getting a major bend straightened, I had the original clear coat (which was peeling bad) stripped and clear powder coated for a more durable finish. The lips were also repolished.

It took about three months from the time I sent it to the time I received it but I don't think anyone local could have done it better.

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Original damage

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19077/wheel_2_inside.jpg">

Repaired and refinished

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19077/refinish1.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19077/refinish2.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19077/refinish3.jpg">
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Default that's impressive.

I assume that was substantially cheaper than a new wheel?
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Oh yeah. Less than 25% of the cost of a new wheel.
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Can I ask who did the job?
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Thanks!!
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