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Posted by: SirAndy Dec 25 2004, 01:47 PM

hi all,
i'm looking for a place to refurbish wheels in the greater bay area ...

anyone have a lead for a good & cheap (haha) place?

i have a set of alloy ronal wheels, 8" x 16 and 9" x 16 that currently have a "chrome" finish on them that is flaking off.
i would like to go with the polished look and black centers.

IPB Image Andy

PS: here's how they currently look ...

Posted by: Gint Dec 25 2004, 01:49 PM

Relay them down to L.A. to Al Reed.

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 25 2004, 01:52 PM

QUOTE (Gint @ Dec 25 2004, 11:49 AM)
Relay them down to L.A. to Al Reed.

Al Who ? IPB Image

Posted by: Mueller Dec 25 2004, 02:04 PM

Rite-Way Wire & Wheel Specialists in Walnut Creek, CA. (925) 933-4046

or

Wheel Techniques in Cambell

Posted by: Gint Dec 25 2004, 06:01 PM

Al Reed Specialty Polishing
3010 E. Coronado #A
Anaheim CA. 92806
714-632-3907

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=13557&hl=reed

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=4639&hl=reed

Posted by: neo914-6 Dec 25 2004, 06:50 PM

Wheel Techniques
Work:(408) 866-5859
3280 Edward Ave # D
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Posted by: rezron Dec 25 2004, 07:29 PM

Al Reed refurbished my wheels- did a nice job! IPB Image

rezron

Posted by: carreraguy Dec 25 2004, 09:13 PM

Highly recommend Wheel Techniques in Campbell.

If you are not in a hurry and want an outstanding job (but likely more $$), try Harvey Weidman in Oroville (530-534-7903). He will arrange local pickup and delivery - way less hassle.

Posted by: p914 Dec 25 2004, 10:34 PM

See if you have any truck wheel polishers in your area. They will usually do cars wheels also.

Posted by: Mueller Dec 25 2004, 10:38 PM

the polishing of the rims will be easy, it's how to remove the chrome finish in a cost effective and non-damaging method???

Posted by: sixnotfour Dec 25 2004, 11:46 PM

If you want a bit of DIY , Call your local chrome plater and tell you want to remove the chrome from alloy wheels they should do it . Its a electrosis method. they have to keep an eye on em thou, I have had a few chrome sets stripped, Cost 125.00 for 4 wheels they come out sqeaky clean. Then they need polish and paint.
Jeff

Posted by: skline Dec 26 2004, 12:01 AM

Someone once told me that once a wheel is chromed, it will never polish out right. Something about the way they have to chrome it. Kind of like chrome plating a painted bumper. It doesnt work well. I hope it is not true but I thought I would pass it on to you.

Posted by: sixnotfour Dec 26 2004, 12:19 AM

The Fuchs I had done were fine , But theyre forged, Cast wheels maybe a different story.
I do know its a time senstive process with Alum.