AnirInTexas

Would you pay $500 to fix the curb rash and powder coat the original wheels back to new or pay $548 for set of brand new aftermarket wheels?

What is the cons of getting the aftermarket wheels?

pamiboy

I'm assuming there is a wide variation in the quality of aftermarket wheels. If it's of good quality and you happen to like the style so much then you can go for it.

AnirInTexas

i'm not sure about any other aftermarket quality. here is what I'm looking at:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251912776600?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

question is to spend the same money and refinish my original wheels or buy above?

sghokie

aftermarket wheels may be cheap Chinese wheels that may not be safe.

steinjr

$548 for set sounds a little cheap. I would make sure to do your homework before pulling the trigger.

To answer you question... for a little more money, I would go with new.

YYZ-E55

Black wheels on a brown car??

Davidkuo0330

I would get the original wheel fix, but $500 to fix some curb rash and re power coated? I got my done for $100 and they look like new. Get some other shop to quote again. You can almost get 1 new original wheel for $500. Good luck.

AnirInTexas

Guys,


I think I like to fix my original wheels instead of buying aftermarket. Please help me make a decision on powder coat color by Monday if possible. I can't make my mind. How do you think black or gun metal look with Cuprite Brown? He also said he can match the car color would that look good? Should I go another color?

Abrown3mtg

Aside from the scratches, do you like the aesthetics/are you happy with the factory wheels appearance? If so, quality is likely higher and I would go for the refinish route. If you do not like the appearance, than consider aftermarket.... Quality will likely be pretty low though at that price point....

AnirInTexas

I do like them but since I have an opportunity to change color, I was asking for ideas regarding color.

AnirInTexas

Guys, any idea on color?

beejAMG

if youre sticking with your stock wheels, too small to have it on a different color.(ie black, gunmetal) go with oem. if your have at least 19", then id suggest gunmetal. imo, nothing but silver would look good with the cuprite brown.

AnirInTexas

So I decided to keep my original wheels and have them repaired. Since the car is Cuprite Brown, I went with Dark Bronze with CNC Machine cut. I will post pics when I pick it up in couple of days!!!!

jonUF02

Good choice. I was thinking lighter bronze color wheels might compliment a poo colored car, gray might look funny, and I'm not a fan of the black wheel trend.

AnirInTexas

oh wow, you are so mature!

Alex.currie44

I am not sure MB wheels are powder coated in the first place but if you can even get painted wheels (are we to assume 4?) for $500 that raises a question as to quality.
Getting one wheel ususally is around $120 each.

AnirInTexas

Here are the new wheels.

rediesel

Where?

AnirInTexas

Alex.currie44

They look good on that colour but would not be my choice.

beejAMG

hmmmmm...your car, your choice.

my 2 cents, shouldve gone silver. that looks like 2 different cars in 1.

AnirInTexas

I respectively disagree. I think it plus the outside and chestnut interior together.

Anyway guys in Dallas area, I highly recommend ARS Wheel Repair. Ask for Angelika.

beejAMG

im sure it looks better in person...as long as you like it mate, yours is the only opinion that should count.

AnirInTexas

I agree.

beejAMG

so tell me...........



how old is this Angelika? jk