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Old 04-19-2007, 05:39 AM   #1
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Wheel Repair Question

My rear left wheel is in bad shape. I noticed it after I bought the car, it is not bent or cracked, it has many scratches on the polished lip and on the powder coated finish. The wheel is a 18" Sport Design Wheel.
My question is, do you guys recommend a refinish paint or I am better of buying a new wheel??
Do any of you know where I can repair the finish in Maryland???
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Old 04-19-2007, 06:31 AM   #2
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wheel wizard in atlanta has a three day turnaround. they do great work. it will look new and cost far less. check here: http://www.wheelwizard.com/
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Old 04-19-2007, 06:46 AM   #3
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if there are no dents or cracks try this, have done it myself several times.
make sure you clean the wheel with alcohol or paint thinnner extremely well.

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Old 04-19-2007, 08:45 AM   #4
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man, that is awesome. I wish I knew this when before I sold my car. I could've gotten more money with wheels like that. Thanks!
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Old 04-19-2007, 05:09 PM   #5
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here are some pics that show the condition of the wheel.
I don't think I'll be able to do what Perfectlap suggests as these are not deep enough.

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