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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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wheel repair in LA??

anyone knows a place in LA, pref Glendale/Burb area?? thanx
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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 03:44 AM
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Both In the North Hollywood area:

Custom Wheel Refinshing - 818.764.7679
Tru Wheel - Sorry forgot the #, check local listing.

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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depends on the weather
wheel techniques in Campbell, California is one of the best places in the country for wheel repairs
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by Richard023
Both In the North Hollywood area:

Custom Wheel Refinshing - 818.764.7679
Tru Wheel - Sorry forgot the #, check local listing.

Good Luck
Richard
Sorry Rich but these places are very expensive. They charge between $125-150 bucks per wheel !!!

You guys need to try the following shops in Santa Ana. They charge $35-40 per wheels and do excellent work.

Speedway
(714) 542-7778

Mag Masters
(714) 541-9777
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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Wheel Repair in San Gabriel Valley

Jimmy,

$35-40, such a great price. Do you know anybody in the San Gabriel valley charging the similiar price? A couple of my wheels in the showroom needs to get some minor fix.

You can also reach me at dachen@canautoclub.com.

Thanks.
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 02:16 PM
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Re: Wheel Repair in San Gabriel Valley

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Jimmy,

$35-40, such a great price. Do you know anybody in the San Gabriel valley charging the similiar price? A couple of my wheels in the showroom needs to get some minor fix.

You can also reach me at dachen@canautoclub.com.

Thanks.
No, sorry I don't know of any other shops with these prices. There are a few shops just 5-10 mins. from me and they charge $120-150 bucks, that's rediculous! That's why I have to drive about 45 mins. all the way down to Santa Ana to get my wheels repaired. Believe me, it's worth the drive.
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by jimmydagreek
Sorry Rich but these places are very expensive. They charge between $125-150 bucks per wheel !!!

You guys need to try the following shops in Santa Ana. They charge $35-40 per wheels and do excellent work.

Speedway
(714) 542-7778

Mag Masters
(714) 541-9777
True dat! CWR charged me $150 to repair a very minor curb rash on the ML...$35-40 is friggin cheap, thnx for the heads up Jimmy I'll keep them in mind just in case the GF decides to borrow the cars again
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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Thank you.

Thank you Jimmy.

I think all of my customers will happy to hear this great news. From LA to Santa Ana, not that far. Plus I can collect enough rims and send them to there once. It's definitely worth the time to drive there.

Thanks.

Should you have any other good suggestions, please let me know. I really need your experience and help. I can be reached at dachen@canautoclub.com.
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 05:46 PM
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Re: Thank you.

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Thank you Jimmy.

I think all of my customers will happy to hear this great news. From LA to Santa Ana, not that far. Plus I can collect enough rims and send them to there once. It's definitely worth the time to drive there.

Thanks.

Should you have any other good suggestions, please let me know. I really need your experience and help. I can be reached at dachen@canautoclub.com.
I don't know about much experience but I try to help where I can, lol. Now, what else do you need to know? Send me a PM if I can help in any other way and I'll do my best. The people on this site have helped me with a lot of stuff so it's always nice to be able to give a little back...
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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Question Great

Thanks, man. Let me gather a list of things I need, ha...

BTW, do you mind if I can have your personal e-mail address?
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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how much would bends on 20" rims be to fix? do you think they would charge the same amount... would you trust them with lorinser rims??? (just in case...thank god i dont have any bent rims)
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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Thanks, man. Let me gather a list of things I need, ha...

BTW, do you mind if I can have your personal e-mail address?
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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Originally posted by OKHJOON190
how much would bends on 20" rims be to fix? do you think they would charge the same amount... would you trust them with lorinser rims??? (just in case...thank god i dont have any bent rims)
Probably around the same or maybe a few more bucks as I take them 19's all the time from my friends shop. The shop that I use the most is Speedway although I have used Mag Masters and so has JoshK and we can both attest they are equally great. I have already trusted them with my Carlssons, real Brabus, AC Schnitzers, Hartges, AMG's, etc. etc...Don't worry, they do great work and guarantee it.
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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Aiyaya... SL55 with Lorinser DTM kit and LM6. It mush look awsome. I have a LM6 20x11, so beautiful, I love it so much. Hey, do you have any pictures to post?
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Originally posted by jimmydagreek
Sorry Rich but these places are very expensive. They charge between $125-150 bucks per wheel !!!

You guys need to try the following shops in Santa Ana. They charge $35-40 per wheels and do excellent work.

Speedway
(714) 542-7778

Mag Masters
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Do you have pics of their work? $40 a wheel sounds too good to be true, what does that include?
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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Do you have pics of their work? $40 a wheel sounds too good to be true, what does that include?
Pics. of their work? I don't know what you'd be looking for if you saw the pics. because the wheels look as good as new and you can't tell anything was ever done.

The price includes sanding and buffing out the curb rash and/or scratches on the lip of polished wheels and then clear-coting the lips once again, unless you prefer without the clear-cote as some do.

My wheels should be done in a day or two and as soon as I pick them up I can send you pics. if you'd like. Send me a PM as a reminder so that I don't forget.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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OK, so that price for refinish and paint?
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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Okay, here's the scoop on the wheel repair shops. I just found out that Speedway has increased their prices. They are still the same about $40.00/wheel for getting out curb rash and scratches for the lips of polished wheels but that's without clear-coat. To get the above done including clear now costs about $60.00/wheel, still cheap. Also, they may take over a week to get it done.

Now Mag Masters takes around 3 days and charges $35.00/wheel for getting out curb rash and scratches from the lips of polished wheels without clear-coat as well and they don't recommend clear-coating. They say that the wheels will not rust and it will be easier to remove rash and scratches in the future without the clear and without removing the tire in some cases. They will also high polish the lips if you would like to an almost chrome like finish.

I took mine now to Mag Masters as I saw the work they did on Josh's Carlssons and they look perfect.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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Great stuff Jimmy...thnx for doing the research on that, those shops clearly offer the best prices...just wonder what they would charge for same day service, I'll hit them up when the time comes.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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Yea, thanks for the info.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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Great stuff Jimmy...thnx for doing the research on that, those shops clearly offer the best prices...just wonder what they would charge for same day service, I'll hit them up when the time comes.
Actually, if Mag Masters is not busy, they will turn your wheels around the same day. They will also take appointments for same day turnarounds. They estimate taking just several hours to refinish 4 lips if you have an appointment. Here is all of their info:

Mag Masters
1419 E. Edinger Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Directions:
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2nd. driveway on the right, passed S. Grand Ave.
(right behind Wienerschnitzel)
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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I just take my wheels to www.thewheelsupply.com when I get a bend. Ask for Sander. I have my friends wheel there right now.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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I just take my wheels to www.thewheelsupply.com when I get a bend. Ask for Sander. I have my friends wheel there right now.
Well yeah I have 2 shops right down the street from me as well but they charge to refinish one wheel what I would pay for four at Mag Masters.

How much does TWS charge since your friend's wheel is there???

Thanks...
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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just to clear thing up, thats $40 to refinish the wheel, not to fix the damage(bent) right??
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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I just take my wheels to www.thewheelsupply.com when I get a bend. Ask for Sander. I have my friends wheel there right now.
Im familar with that place, they dont do the wheel repair themselves. I know the place that does it for them. Theyre ok.
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