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I just found a decent deal on some used 17" wheels. Three have some curb rash. As I am in no big hurry to install, I thought I'd take a stab at refinishing them myself, but I have no idea how to do it.



The wheels are a clearcoated anthracite (that's grey for all you heathens out there ;) ).



Any help would be appreciated.
 
Yes. I had a BMW alloy refinished by a local place here in Calgary that has a great reputation.

They welded on to the rashed area, polished, painted and cleared it.

They can do amazing stuff.

Mine cost me $107Cdn but I have heard of it getting done for cheaper in the states around $75 (same after conversion).

It looks new again.
 
Yeah, there are a couple of local guys here that do it, but I'm really hoping to find out if I can do it myself. Again, no structural damage, just curb rash.
 
That's been my experience also. Mine were cast aluminum clear coated wheels (15"). Cost $100 Cdn a piece.
 
Not sure how you could DIY your wheels. I have one of mine done - they TIG welded the curb rash (to fill in), then machined the wheel to cut the profile back and then painted and baked. Looked brand new - cost £85, but a new single wheel was nearly £1000. Seen it round my way going for £30 per wheel. Wish I could have done it myself, but the tools and the finish.....
 
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That's what I was afraid of. :( Oh well, looks like I'll have to rise up off of the wallet and have a professional handle it.

Thanks for the advice.

BTW, I'm thoroughly enjoying the "British Invasion" here on Autopia. Always nice to get that international input!:D
 
A year ago I paid about 50 or 60 GB Pounds to get my wheels redone, by a local firm that also does wheels for the main dealers. Worth every penny. The clear coat was failing and looked terrible :(



A year on they still look perfect



Steven
 
Yes, I am putting in the quantity.

Firefox doesn't work here?

I'll have to install IE since I ban that from all my computers. :(

I just entered (1) Opti Mitt and clicked ADD TO CART. It navigates to the Shipping Map, still.

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Mr Gloss, I'm not having that problem using it on Internet Explorer, but will get back on this when our computer dude returns in the morning.
 
It doesn't work on either of 5 computers for me. That's odd.

I even tried it at work on a different isp. It's taking me to the shipping page, then freezes. I have to close the browser and start over.
 
Remember it ends tonight ( morning ) folks, get in while you can and save with FREE shipping from PAC!
 
Mr Gloss, don't forget you can use telephone to call your order in. Our number is 800-628-7596 and it's a free call. :-c
 
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