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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
I just picked up a set of -4 Fuchs and am wondering who to take them too and what I should ask them too do....bead blast the centers, polish petals and reanodize.
Ok,I'm ready for recommendations. Thanks in advance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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Apex killer! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 24,008 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Weidman wheels. Orville CA
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 1-November 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,133 ![]() |
+1 - it's not even a close call
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TMI.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ... & Al Reed in Anaheim - both do great work!
Al is a little closer to you to save shipping if you take them & pick-up. He can do resto per original or polished or .... ???? - just tell him what you want. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
I'm aware of the two that have been suggested so far. Are there any others ( especially in LA area) out there other than Wheel Enhancement ( old Robert Wood ) and Highland Plating ?
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Apex killer! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 24,008 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
I would stick within the parameters already outlined for restoration and probably polishing. As an example, I used a local shop I found by googling wheel polishing for some Panasports I bought for the 240Z. $225 for all four and done in a week. Result? Just short of unacceptable. Ok for track wheels and cheap but...
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Thanks for the advice..I've used 3 of the 4 listed above. Ended up with mixed results.
I'm looking for some possible new site in the LA area where I can drop off to ensure things are taken care of.....I just might have to ship wheels up North. |
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Apex killer! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 24,008 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the advice..I've used 3 of the 4 listed above. Ended up with mixed results. I'm looking for some possible new site in the LA area where I can drop off to ensure things are taken care of.....I just might have to ship wheels up North. I would just 'shuttle' them up. Harvey has been known to pick up and drop off wheels at locations quite remote to his Oroville shop. For instance, IPB Autosport in Sacramento. Put out the word that you need something brought North and someone here will be heading up soon. SoCal Andy brought a spoiler and valance up from Vista to Tahoe for me. As long as you're flexible, you shouldn't have to pay to ship them... Harvey and his brother Al have both been to Original Customs in Sonoma a few times too. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Thanks for the advice..I've used 3 of the 4 listed above. Ended up with mixed results. I'm looking for some possible new site in the LA area where I can drop off to ensure things are taken care of.....I just might have to ship wheels up North. I would just 'shuttle' them up. Harvey has been known to pick up and drop off wheels at locations quite remote to his Oroville shop. For instance, IPB Autosport in Sacramento. Put out the word that you need something brought North and someone here will be heading up soon. SoCal Andy brought a spoiler and valance up from Vista to Tahoe for me. As long as you're flexible, you shouldn't have to pay to ship them... Harvey and his brother Al have both been to Original Customs in Sonoma a few times too. Thanks for the advice- I do have to go to Stockton in July and I'm in no hurry too. IPB Autosport- yaa that's it. Thanks again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 26-January 09 From: Granite Bay, Ca Member No.: 9,985 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Yes! Weidman Wheels does amazing work.
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PMB Performance ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 19,301 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
Harvey...
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 401 Joined: 11-September 12 From: culver city, ca Member No.: 14,913 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ... & Al Reed in Anaheim - both do great work! Al is a little closer to you to save shipping if you take them & pick-up. He can do resto per original or polished or .... ???? - just tell him what you want. I need some wheel work done as well. Anaheim is not that far from me do you have the contact info for Al Reed? |
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All-weather fan ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 740 Joined: 15-April 07 From: WA Member No.: 7,669 Region Association: None ![]() |
No one's mentioned it, or asked, what's your time frame?
If unlimited, Harvey's your guy. If you'd like your wheels back within a year, you might want to send them to Al Reed. I've had two sets done by Al. Here's the 914 wheels. I think they look great and it only look about six months. Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Here's a little update on my quest to have my-4 Fuchs refinished .
* called and left two messages for Harvey to return my call. One time I even spoke to a girl...and left a message if they can rerun call....in total, I called about 7 times. It's been two weeks now and no call. I figured that if they are that busy and don't have the courtesy to return call. I don't need to tender my business to them...especially if I had an issue and are not local. * I finally took my wheels to Al's and met Diane. She assured me of process , she even showed me a set that's I the reto process. Now this is just my criteria others my differ. |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 3-April 13 From: Oroville, CA Member No.: 15,731 Region Association: None ![]() |
I'm sorry I didn't get back to you. We have been over whelmed with requests and try to answer messages as soon as we can. We get over 100 per week an they frequently take a bit of time to answer.
After dealing with the flu after Phoenix show I was out for more than 5 weeks so my returns got really behind. Al and Diane are great people and I recommend them frequently to people looking for options. I have known them since 1979 after buying the business from my brother. Our anodizing process differs some so the finish is different. Ours is closer to original but theirs is for sure a good look. H |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,682 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Weidman +100. Did my 6X16 Fuchs for my restoration. Beautiful work, didn't seem to take that long but I wasn't in a hurry. Car still up in the air!
Now I have to find a place I can trust to mount the tires!!!! |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,887 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Al Reed did mine and I am very happy!
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
I'm sorry I didn't get back to you. We have been over whelmed with requests and try to answer messages as soon as we can. We get over 100 per week an they frequently take a bit of time to answer. After dealing with the flu after Phoenix show I was out for more than 5 weeks so my returns got really behind. Al and Diane are great people and I recommend them frequently to people looking for options. I have known them since 1979 after buying the business from my brother. Our anodizing process differs some so the finish is different. Ours is closer to original but theirs is for sure a good look. H H, Thanks, maybe next time. Enjoy |
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What size wheels can I fit? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() ![]() |
You won't regret using Al. He did mine and they looked like jewelry when they came back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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Its got to be Yellow!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Another look at Al's work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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