Another wheel question please
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2011 E-350 P2 Cuprite Brown/Chestnut
Another wheel question please
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?
What is the cons of getting the aftermarket wheels?
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2011 E-350 P2 Cuprite Brown/Chestnut
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?
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?
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$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.
To answer you question... for a little more money, I would go with new.
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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.
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2011 E-350 P2 Cuprite Brown/Chestnut
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?
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?
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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?
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?
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2011 E-350 P2 Cuprite Brown/Chestnut
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....
I do like them but since I have an opportunity to change color, I was asking for ideas regarding color.
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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.
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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!!!!
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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.
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Getting one wheel ususally is around $120 each.
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hmmmmm...your car, your choice.
my 2 cents, shouldve gone silver. that looks like 2 different cars in 1.
my 2 cents, shouldve gone silver. that looks like 2 different cars in 1.
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2011 E-350 P2 Cuprite Brown/Chestnut
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.
Anyway guys in Dallas area, I highly recommend ARS Wheel Repair. Ask for Angelika.
