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wheel restoration? advice?
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Mon, 07 February 2005 12:42
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I know this is stupid, but does anyone have any recomendations on places that polishes, sparkles, powder coats and repairs deep scratches for a reasonable equilibrium price?
i know it sounds like i'm after a bargain, but the wheels i bought wouldn't be so much of a bargain if i restore them at an incredibly high price! perhaps i'll do some of it myself, and leave the nearly impossible to the professionals!
and how much will i be looking at for a fair price? i tend to get jipped all the time! can some one give me a break down on a list?
thanx, all input would be greatly appreciated
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Hobart, Tas
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May 2002
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 01:00
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Well, it's a massive pain in the arse to hand restore rims yourself. I wouldn't want to do it again!
I think the easiest way might be to get them bead blasted, then powdercoated - maybee ring around a few places?
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Sydney
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May 2004
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 01:58
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magman at punchbowl moxon rd (or something like that)
I had a rim that had a flatspot and was cracked and guttered (stupid pot holes) and he fixed it to brand new condition for $130 i think
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 02:01
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r your rims polished ect?
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October 2004
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 02:12
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yeh, i've been wet sanding them all night, and oh god it's a big job!
what will i do if my wheels has been oxidised in some areas?
fattony; no, i've been trying to! i'm planning to go bunnings later on today (i got 200 dollar voucher!) and ask them for an aluminium polish?
how much will it cost to get it bead blasted on all 4 rims?
i'm either planning to paint it myself, or get it professionally! but i'm certainly trying to look for a way where i can do some parts myself, so i can save my wallet some money!
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I Supported Toymods
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melbourne.vic.au
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 02:15
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| Celica_John wrote on Tue, 08 February 2005 12:58 |
magman at punchbowl moxon rd (or something like that)
I had a rim that had a flatspot and was cracked and guttered (stupid pot holes) and he fixed it to brand new condition for $130 i think
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I have been told by another mob it will cost me AUD$250 to restore my MA61 rims back to their former glory... I think I better rethink what I am going to do with the rims...
Cheers.
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October 2004
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 02:36
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250?
what does that involve?
repairing+powder coat+polishing?
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
melbourne.vic.au
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May 2002
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 02:42
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Just restore back to what they should be... Just remove the clear coat, buff and repair the gutter damage...
Cheer.s
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October 2004
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 05:18
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oh i see, i'm assuming that's all four wheels? lol
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Location:
Hobart, Tas
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May 2002
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 06:38
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Yep, its a massive job to by hand 
Cheers
Wilbo
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October 2004
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 11:01
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yeh!
i'm still sanding as we speak!
and that's wheel #2!
so are there any other places people recommend?
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1st street on the right
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November 2002
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 11:09
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I'd be pretty happy with $250- for all 4 wheels. Spraying wheels = PITA as when I've done it I've had lots of overspray due to the shape.
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
melbourne.vic.au
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May 2002
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I Supported Toymods
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Lwr Templestowe, Melbourne
Registered:
August 2004
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 20:47
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hang on... if its $250 for 1 wheel.. shouldnt a set of 5 wheels be $1,250?
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
melbourne.vic.au
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Tue, 08 February 2005 22:56
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| Yian wrote on Wed, 09 February 2005 07:47 |
hang on... if its $250 for 1 wheel.. shouldnt a set of 5 wheels be $1,250?
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Yeah, Yeah I know... Gees, long day studying marketing is a ball breaker... Doesn't matter, does anyone know any where cheaper in Melboune?
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Sydney
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July 2003
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Location:
Wollongong
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May 2002
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October 2004
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Re: wheel restoration? advice?
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Wed, 09 February 2005 21:50
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okay guys, the guys at club4ag kindly helped me out with this and have posted this on other websites (too bad i couldn't search for it in the first place!)
so if anyone needs reference on restoring wheels, i recommend visiting this thread:
http://www.dorikaze.com/showthread.php?t=3129
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