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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Wheel refinishing

Posted by: sixaddict Jan 30 2023, 03:05 PM

I used to use Al Reed for wheel refinishing but he hung up his cleats.
People that worked for him called me last year but didnt need any then.
Anyone in Southern CA know if they are doing it. ( yes I know there are others)
Thanks

Posted by: T.Rick6 Jan 30 2023, 04:05 PM

Al Reed sold his business to Tony something, Al recommended him, this was last year, I sent him 2 8x15 & 2 custom made 10x15’s Fuchs for the RSR finish, little to poor communication, ended up getting Al involved , 8 months and grand later I got them back polished…. No RSR finish. Found out thru Al he sold the sandblast equipment; Mr. Reed is a real stand up guy, he ended up threatening Tony to get my rims back. If I wasn’t on the east coast I would have handled it personally. Please do not waste your time with this guy.

Todd

Posted by: sixaddict Jan 30 2023, 05:21 PM

Oooh… that’s ugly.
Thanks for the info.

Posted by: rhodyguy Jan 30 2023, 06:44 PM

Is ‘Wheel Enhancement’ still in biz? They ran full page ads in Excellence. I doubt they were inexpensive.

Posted by: Freezin 914 Jan 30 2023, 06:54 PM

Fuchs Restoration. (Business name) I have heard good things from members here. Maybe they can chime in.

Posted by: infraredcalvin Jan 30 2023, 07:05 PM

+1 with Fuchs Restoration in Silverado, CA, heard lots of good things. Another is a guy on the bird board named Peter Nguyen. Not sure how to get ahold of him, but his instagram comes up if you google his name and fuchs.

Posted by: SKL1 Jan 30 2023, 07:39 PM

I've only dealt with Harvey Weidman over the years, and the wait is worth it if you're not in a hurry.
Haven't dealt with Fuchs Restoration but haven't heard anything bad about them.

Posted by: rudedude Jan 30 2023, 08:09 PM

Harvey has had a set of mine since last March and I hear they are almost ready. I can't wait to see them.

Posted by: lalee914 Jan 31 2023, 10:39 AM

I just had a set of 944 Club Sport wheels refinished by Fuchs Restoration. These were my track wheels for many years and the wheels had dings and nicks in them and had been badly polished. It was expensive to ship the wheels to them from the east coast. I just wanted them restored to OEM look. Fuchs Restoration turned them around pretty quick and did a good job on them. Fixed some very obvious large dings in the wheels so that you can't tell there ever was any damage. They straightened and smoothed the wheel lips almost perfect. I didn't pay to have the inside of the wheels refinished but they did clean that up pretty good. They anodizing came out perfect. The only problem was one center cap wouldn't take the anodizing for some reason so they sent a new one and charged me half price for that one.

Shipping both ways, insurance, and their work came to about $2500. About 1 month from the time I dropped the wheels off at UPS to the time they were back in my garage. They aren't perfect but not far off. I am pretty happy customer.

Posted by: burton73 Jan 31 2023, 09:11 PM

RS finish done by Fuchsrestoration.com

I am very happy with the work they do. They have done several sets for me. Fast delivery as well

Bob B

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