Wheel refinishers in the front range area?

[quikveedb2]

I've got a set that need some work. Slight curb rash on 1, maybe 2" worth, all need paint/powder-coating, and maybe some light straightening or a good balance. Anyone have suggestions or (better still) firsthand experience with shops in the Denver/Golden/Boulder areas?

[Roland H]

http://www.trudesignwheel.net/ is probably the best bet.

Spec is good, but you have to prep your wheels really well before going there.

Woody's will charge you an arm and a leg.

I know Alex was asking me about wheel refinishers a while ago, I forgot to shoot you a PM. Sorry man.

[quikveedb2]

Thanks, Roland, I'll give them a call.

[E30Dan07]

Second that on Tru Design. Jim is the owner, and he's a great guy. He charged me $100 each for fixing two wheels and $50 for another one. The wheels I had gotten from someone else, so that damage wasn't mine. Anyway, check out this thread (I made a rather large post on my experiences):

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=205190

[blefevre]

Second that on Tru Design. Jim is the owner, and he's a great guy. He charged me $100 each for fixing two wheels and $50 for another one. The wheels I had gotten from someone else, so that damage wasn't mine. Anyway, check out this thread (I made a rather large post on my experiences):

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=205190

Third Tru Design

[bluefox280]

Spec is good, but you have to prep your wheels really well before going there.

I have put two sets of BBS CH's wheels through Spec Wheels, and didn't have to do any prep beforehand; they fixed, cleaned and powdercoated them without hassle.
Did a fine job on both sets and would return again for a repair quote if / when I have a set of damaged wheels.



- Erik

[blefevre]

I thought I would add to this for people interested in prices.

I took some MX5 miata 17x7 10-spoke wheels to Jim at true design wheel to get redone. I would consider this set of wheels 5/10 to start.

He is straighten all four, one of which has a large bend in the lip. 3/4 have curb rash that will be fixed. All four are getting striped, powder coated, and cleared. And this is with tires so it's extra for dismounting/re-balance.

It will be $135 a wheel. A little much...but there is a lot of work involved as this is the "full package". Still it will cost me a few hundred less for the wheels over aftermarket ugly wheels.