In need of Curb Rash repair...
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In need of Curb Rash repair...
Ok... so I need to take my wheels in for some curb rash and a little nick on the face of the wheel... Can anyone recommend a place in the local Los Angeles area? Orange County is cool too...
I've had experience with Speedway Metal Polishing, and the work is pretty good, and cheap... but the turnaround time can be a little slow.
Mag Masters has been referred numerous times, so I may go there if nothing else comes up..
Anyone else has any recommendations???
Thanks in advance...
Danny
I've had experience with Speedway Metal Polishing, and the work is pretty good, and cheap... but the turnaround time can be a little slow.
Mag Masters has been referred numerous times, so I may go there if nothing else comes up..
Anyone else has any recommendations???
Thanks in advance...
Danny
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Don't know about LA but here in Miami there are a few people, who can fix curb rash while the wheel is still on the car. If you're worried about turn around time, maybe you can look into something of the sort. I'm sure there should be someone who does this service mobile in LA.
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Originally Posted by TresX
Don't know about LA but here in Miami there are a few people, who can fix curb rash while the wheel is still on the car. If you're worried about turn around time, maybe you can look into something of the sort. I'm sure there should be someone who does this service mobile in LA.
Do you think these mobile services can fill in deeper curb rashes? or are they pretty much limited to light scratches?
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Originally Posted by Dan ****
I have a number for a mobile guy in the LA/OC area. You can give him a call if you want.
btw, for others with good experiences, it doesn't haven't to a mobile shop, i just don't want it to take 1 week to polish the lips...
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hey danny....my brabus had a scrap on the lip that was aoubt 4-5 inches long around the outer lip...it was completely scraped off and gone and part of the lip was slightly bent in too...they fixed it all ....heated all sides of the rim to make it true again...and repainted the lip. it looks great!...all for $150 plus $10 for mounting the tires. this was at the place mach430 recommended it. I took it in on wednesday morning and by friday it was ready.....but i didnt have time till sat to pick it up. Hope this helps....finally glad that i can respond to your post after all the help you have given me on mine. if ur in the alhambra area...come by and take a look a the rim if you want...take care
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Originally Posted by CurYousGee
hey danny....my brabus had a scrap on the lip that was aoubt 4-5 inches long around the outer lip...it was completely scraped off and gone and part of the lip was slightly bent in too...they fixed it all ....heated all sides of the rim to make it true again...and repainted the lip. it looks great!...all for $150 plus $10 for mounting the tires. this was at the place mach430 recommended it. I took it in on wednesday morning and by friday it was ready.....but i didnt have time till sat to pick it up. Hope this helps....finally glad that i can respond to your post after all the help you have given me on mine. if ur in the alhambra area...come by and take a look a the rim if you want...take care
So, what kind of mods are you planning for your CLK? are u just getting started?
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totally...let me get what i have in the garage put on first....cuz its still stock..,orginally i didnt want to do anything to the car....been there done it all with my old prelude and accord....but after coming here...i got the mod bug again!...my freinds called it..they laughed when i told them that i was leaving it stock. I will pm you with my number..and you can come by maybe on sunday and take a look....hopefully i can get it lowered at D2 on friday. Thinking of going with str8ridin's setup with the HR sport and the #1 pads up front....looks like how i want to go ...use to have my prelude lowered to the point where u can only see tires and no gap...and it was tought to drive and camber was wayy out.....so i wont go that aggressive this time around. Dave at D2 told me HR or EIbach are $380 and $480 for brabus springs. So for now..just lowering and rims put on....and maybe start workin on the stereo next.
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Originally Posted by CurYousGee
totally...let me get what i have in the garage put on first....cuz its still stock..,orginally i didnt want to do anything to the car....been there done it all with my old prelude and accord....but after coming here...i got the mod bug again!...my freinds called it..they laughed when i told them that i was leaving it stock.
i did call it. i think its been 6 weeks. a little longer than i thought it would take, but eventually caved!
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Originally Posted by byip25
i did call it. i think its been 6 weeks. a little longer than i thought it would take, but eventually caved!
HR springs are pretty cheap... I think they sell for like $230 at tirerack... and install on them is only about $100... of course, D2 does a less volume then tirerack, so they don't get it as cheap, but its an FYI...
If some other place quoted you $350 installed, see if Dave will match or beat it... he's a cool guy... he'll work with you
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going back on topic of the curb rash repair...
I decided to take the wheels to Mag Masters to get the scratches removed & repolished... The work was quick, and cheap... I already have the wheels back and they look great...
pictures to come tonight when I can get hold of my digicam...
I decided to take the wheels to Mag Masters to get the scratches removed & repolished... The work was quick, and cheap... I already have the wheels back and they look great...
pictures to come tonight when I can get hold of my digicam...
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wheels repaired...
Ok, so I took my wheels to mag masters... it only took them about 45 minutes to fix the scratches on my wheels... good work, quick turnaround and cheap... what more can you ask for...
Here is the before pic:
Here is the before pic:
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here is the after pic... all the scratches are gone and its all nice and shiney... a little bit of that little dent is still there, but, i couldn't be more happier... the pic didn't come out too good cause i was in the dark... sorry
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Originally Posted by CurYousGee
very nice danny...how much was the job?
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Does Mag Masters reshape wheels and recoat them in addition the the curb rash repair? This place by my house charges 100 dollars for a complete refinishing, curb repair, and reshaping they pretty much make it look like a new rim. Problem is I am in LA and not San Diego and I dont think I can wait until I get home.
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Originally Posted by nuttertmf
Does Mag Masters reshape wheels and recoat them in addition the the curb rash repair? This place by my house charges 100 dollars for a complete refinishing, curb repair, and reshaping they pretty much make it look like a new rim. Problem is I am in LA and not San Diego and I dont think I can wait until I get home.
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Originally Posted by LowRydeR
The wheels turned out nice Danny! I don't remember seeing pictures of your car rolling on those wheels, do you mind posting a couple?
-Bruce
-Bruce
Yeah, I've been a little on the humble side by not whoring it up with pics of my car lately...
actually, I've had the new wheels on my car for about 2-3 weeks now, and I was planning to take some pics after I get the car & wheels washed & waxed tomorrow... However, the rain will indefinitely delay that...
I'll try to get new pics out by next week if the weather cooperates...
