Wheel refurbishing
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Wheel refurbishing
I'm wondering if anyone has had wheels refurbished to look like new. I'm a little confused on where to go. I see a seller on Ebay selling them for $184, and he pays back $30 for the old wheel. Then I contacted a local shop and he quoted me $1200 for the four. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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I'm wondering if anyone has had wheels refurbished to look like new. I'm a little confused on where to go. I see a seller on Ebay selling them for $184, and he pays back $30 for the old wheel. Then I contacted a local shop and he quoted me $1200 for the four. Any thoughts? Thanks.
I recently had a damaged wheel from my Acura TSX refurbished by a local wheel specialty shop. The paint was close but not a perfect match to the other three wheels (only I would notice) .. however less than 1 year later the clear coat has started to peel and there is visible oxidization.
Next time I have some wheels refurbished will be at a powder coating specialty shop. I was quoted $1200 +/- CAD. Apparently some powders are more expensive than others depending on the level of gloss, finish type, powder type, and whether a clear coat is required.
You should get some more details from your local shop to explain the differences in price and quality and service.
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I'm completely across the country so this may be no help at all, but I had my wheels refinished by a place called Wheel Techniques in San Jose, Ca. I had some curb rash, plus I wanted a different color for the wheels. They turned out great, but it cost me almost 200 bucks a wheel.
I can post a pic if you want, but just imagine a set of gunmetal CCW classics with a polished lip that look new. That's what I got back.
I'd 100% do it over again. Yes, it's expensive, but no, it's not that bad when considering the wheels can look new again for about the price of one new wheel.
I can post a pic if you want, but just imagine a set of gunmetal CCW classics with a polished lip that look new. That's what I got back.
I'd 100% do it over again. Yes, it's expensive, but no, it's not that bad when considering the wheels can look new again for about the price of one new wheel.
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I did mine myself.....a lot of cleaning, sanding....but they came out great....plus...the satisfaction of doing the work myself.....
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If these are OEM Mazda wheels from S2-S3 the have a machined surface. If you want this, you need a place that diamond cuts wheels. There was a Wheeler Dealers episode with a GSLSE that highlighted this. Anyways, not every refinisher has this capacity. The place most local to me only repairs and powder coats.
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If these are OEM Mazda wheels from S2-S3 the have a machined surface. If you want this, you need a place that diamond cuts wheels. There was a Wheeler Dealers episode with a GSLSE that highlighted this. Anyways, not every refinisher has this capacity. The place most local to me only repairs and powder coats.
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I don't think that the factory 13s can be machined resurfaced because the way the face is...is not flat like the GSL-SE wheels.....
It'll be interesting if it can be done..... good luck....
It'll be interesting if it can be done..... good luck....
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GSLSE wheels are not flat. There is a convex curve to them. Any shop capable of this would have a CNC that controls the cut. I believe there is a locater probe that reports the profile. So I believe the 12a Crossbuns can be restored. It's just a really hard sell when the 13" tire options are what they are.
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GSLSE wheels are not flat. There is a convex curve to them. Any shop capable of this would have a CNC that controls the cut. I believe there is a locater probe that reports the profile. So I believe the 12a Crossbuns can be restored. It's just a really hard sell when the 13" tire options are what they are.
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