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  • aschmidt
    E30 Addict
    • Feb 2005
    • 457

    #1

    Professional Wheel Refinishing?

    Hey guys, are there any places you could recommend for me to send my wheels off to for a complete refinish? They're currently in pretty bad shape. They're straight, but they're chromed and chipped. I just want to get them sanded down, touched up, and repainted in the BMW silver paint or whatever is used for that nice stock look. Thanks!
    -Adam Schmidt-

    1988 Zinnoberrot 325iS ::dead::
    1988 Bronzit 325iS ::sold::
    1991 Alpine 318iS
  • smooth
    E30 Mastermind
    • Apr 2005
    • 1940

    #2
    I need some work done and I'm local
    let me know when you find one and maybe we can work out a package deal by bringing all our wheels in
    Das ist nicht nur nicht richtig, es ist nicht einmal falsch!

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    • aschmidt
      E30 Addict
      • Feb 2005
      • 457

      #3
      Alright, sounds good!
      -Adam Schmidt-

      1988 Zinnoberrot 325iS ::dead::
      1988 Bronzit 325iS ::sold::
      1991 Alpine 318iS

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      • Mastrcruse
        R3V Elite
        • Sep 2005
        • 5340

        #4
        I know we have wheelmedic in Columbus. Try searching google and see if there is a wheelmedic in your area

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        • trent

          #5
          there is a place in LA that is great...forget the name..i keep thinking 800-fixarim

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          • cactusjacks1
            E30 Fanatic
            • Sep 2004
            • 1216

            #6
            Adam & Michael, You guy's are very fortunate to have 2 refinishers right around the corner.

            1. WRS (Wheel repair specialists)
            1330 E Pomona
            Santa Ana 714-973-1741
            Owner - Jeff

            2. Speedway Metal Refinishing
            1338 E. Pomona
            Santa Ana

            Yea - their just doors apart but no connection - kinda like a Harbor Blvd of cars, but for wheels. Save some $$ & dismount your tires.

            Michael, if your talking about your 15" RS's, pull them apart (3 pieces) before you have the lip's repolished/centers painted - they charge @ $35 - $45 each, to take them apart. You need a 8mm 12 point. You might also want to think about having your bolts painted, or polished, or chromed, & then clear coated.

            Adam, If your going from old chrome to strip & paint, it's not as easy as just sanding off the chrome - the wheels have to go through an additional process - be dipped in a liquid stripper - then primed & painted. Don't know what that extra step costs. A simple new paint (BMW OEM color) runs @ $80 per wheel, including cap.

            Speedway is better known for their polishing, but both do excellent work.

            Jack
            [I

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            • aschmidt
              E30 Addict
              • Feb 2005
              • 457

              #7
              Originally posted by cactusjacks1
              Adam & Michael, You guy's are very fortunate to have 2 refinishers right around the corner.

              1. WRS (Wheel repair specialists)
              1330 E Pomona
              Santa Ana 714-973-1741
              Owner - Jeff

              2. Speedway Metal Refinishing
              1338 E. Pomona
              Santa Ana

              Yea - their just doors apart but no connection - kinda like a Harbor Blvd of cars, but for wheels. Save some $$ & dismount your tires.

              Michael, if your talking about your 15" RS's, pull them apart (3 pieces) before you have the lip's repolished/centers painted - they charge @ $35 - $45 each, to take them apart. You need a 8mm 12 point. You might also want to think about having your bolts painted, or polished, or chromed, & then clear coated.

              Adam, If your going from old chrome to strip & paint, it's not as easy as just sanding off the chrome - the wheels have to go through an additional process - be dipped in a liquid stripper - then primed & painted. Don't know what that extra step costs. A simple new paint (BMW OEM color) runs @ $80 per wheel, including cap.

              Speedway is better known for their polishing, but both do excellent work.

              Jack
              Thank you guys for the awesome replies! Jack, do you think $400-500 would be a safe estimate for how much it would cost, or are you thinking it'll be more than that? I'll probably just call them in a second anyways and check it out. Thanks again!
              -Adam Schmidt-

              1988 Zinnoberrot 325iS ::dead::
              1988 Bronzit 325iS ::sold::
              1991 Alpine 318iS

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              • cactusjacks1
                E30 Fanatic
                • Sep 2004
                • 1216

                #8
                Originally posted by aschmidt
                Thank you guys for the awesome replies! Jack, do you think $400-500 would be a safe estimate for how much it would cost, or are you thinking it'll be more than that? I'll probably just call them in a second anyways and check it out. Thanks again!
                Adam,
                I think that is a realistic guess. You might be able to save a little if you have the chrome stripped off yourself - then take them in for paint. They would probably have to send them out anyway. Let me know what you find out - what type of wheel are you going to strip & paint?

                Jack
                [I

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                • aschmidt
                  E30 Addict
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 457

                  #9
                  Originally posted by cactusjacks1
                  Adam,
                  I think that is a realistic guess. You might be able to save a little if you have the chrome stripped off yourself - then take them in for paint. They would probably have to send them out anyway. Let me know what you find out - what type of wheel are you going to strip & paint?

                  Jack
                  Well, my original intention was to do it with 15" ACS replicas. I'm no purist, so having a perfect replica of a sexy rim didn't bother me. It seems that changed today though, because I just got an offer for something very similar, authentic, and an inch larger... :twisted:
                  -Adam Schmidt-

                  1988 Zinnoberrot 325iS ::dead::
                  1988 Bronzit 325iS ::sold::
                  1991 Alpine 318iS

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                  • Hentaiboy22
                    Noobie
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 3

                    #10
                    >.> hey

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                    • aschmidt
                      E30 Addict
                      • Feb 2005
                      • 457

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Hentaiboy22
                      >.> hey
                      What the fuck?
                      -Adam Schmidt-

                      1988 Zinnoberrot 325iS ::dead::
                      1988 Bronzit 325iS ::sold::
                      1991 Alpine 318iS

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