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> Mahle - Magnesium Gas Burners, Wheel Refurbisher wanted
ccarlston
post Nov 13 2018, 04:06 PM
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Looking for a quality refurbisher for my set of Mahle Magnesium gas burners. Any suggestions? Thx!Attached Image
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post Nov 13 2018, 04:22 PM
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Harvey Weidman is the man when it comes to wheels. He will be able to do it all so you have confidence they are in great shape and finished correctly. Weidman's Wheels, 530.534.7903 in Oroville, CA. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Nov 13 2018, 04:29 PM
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These are painted wheels, yes? You could have them stripped and powder coat, 2k paint or cerakote. There are many wheel refurbishing places that can do that for you. Unless you need something more than strip and paint? For anodized wheels with only some areas painted I would go for places like Weidman etc.
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post Nov 13 2018, 04:45 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Nov 13 2018, 05:22 PM) *

Harvey Weidman is the man when it comes to wheels. He will be able to do it all so you have confidence they are in great shape and finished correctly. Weidman's Wheels, 530.534.7903 in Oroville, CA. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


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post Nov 13 2018, 04:59 PM
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Dont trust just anyone to wheels this X pensive. Weidman is the man
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post Nov 13 2018, 05:04 PM
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There are a lot of people that use this place over on Pelican Forums

https://www.fuchsrestoration.com/

There is also Al Reed in CA. Weidman does the best work, but I hear his backlog and wait time is very long
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post Nov 13 2018, 05:08 PM
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I just had the wheel wizard here in Atlanta strip check the straightness and power paint in porsche silver my set of gas burners, look fabulous. less than 11 lbs each! (all of the places in the wheels that look like imperfections are reflections from the lightAttached Image
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post Nov 13 2018, 05:13 PM
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Powdercoating sure is durable no doubt about that. I had a couple sets of fuchs done in powder coat, the only beef i have is that you loose some of the sharp edges and details because the powder is so thick. My center caps lost most of their detail in the crest. This is where I would think Cerakote would be great vs. 2k paint. More durable and can be laid on a lot thinner.


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post Nov 13 2018, 05:26 PM
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If you want absolutely orrect by the top guy in the wheel business, it’s Harvey for sure. His name is a brand that that is well known in the top tier. If you want a nice looking set, it’s an easy job for most quality refinishers.
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post Nov 13 2018, 05:46 PM
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Having Harvey do these would be like asking Picasso to draw a stick man. This is just basic strip and paint wheels, you should be able to find someone local to you.
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post Nov 13 2018, 05:55 PM
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I sent my steel wheels to John Paterek in NJ. Call him, he might do it.

www.paterekbrothersinc.com

Maybe just the light, but the wheels the good doctor showed may have a little too much gloss.

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post Nov 13 2018, 06:19 PM
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QUOTE(orthobiz @ Nov 13 2018, 06:55 PM) *

I sent my steel wheels to John Paterek in NJ. Call him, he might do it.

www.paterekbrothersinc.com

Maybe just the light, but the wheels the good doctor showed may have a little too much gloss.

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......in addition to wrong color
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post Nov 13 2018, 06:27 PM
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I only hope whomever the OP uses checks these wheels to make sure there are no cracks, bends, etc. so when the wheels are finished they are road worthy and safe. The older these wheels get, the more we have to be sure they are safe and reliable for the road. Harvey is only a couple hours from me, that in conjunction with his reputation and prior work, made it a no-brainer for me and my deep sixes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Nov 13 2018, 06:32 PM
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P C on mag is not easy.....just paint em ! Mag is specialjeff c
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post Nov 13 2018, 07:35 PM
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QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Nov 13 2018, 03:46 PM) *

Having Harvey do these would be like asking Picasso to draw a stick man. This is just basic strip and paint wheels, you should be able to find someone local to you.



Mike is right. I have in the past had Al Read do my wheels and it takes a super long time.

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I have used Fuchsrestoration.com do my last few sets of Forged Fuchs and I have been very happy with the work and even more happy with the delivery time.

I had my 5 lug Mahle on my 74 914 back in 79 and I polished one first and it looked like chrome for a few months then turned a white like look.

I had them glass beaded and painted them myself. They looked great. If you want the stock look just GB and paint. They were great wheels. Made my 914 a whole different car. In 79 for 5 used wheels $600.


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post Nov 13 2018, 08:42 PM
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do NOT try to powder coat them. . magnesium outgasses during the baking process. . plus if you every want to strip it off you sunk. . I did a lot of reasearch into this. .
I ended up doing mine myself. . it's not rocket science to paint. . just use a good primer suitable for Mag. .


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post Nov 13 2018, 08:58 PM
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QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Nov 14 2018, 12:46 PM) *

Having Harvey do these would be like asking Picasso to draw a stick man. This is just basic strip and paint wheels, you should be able to find someone local to you.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) and why wait for ever to get them done,these wheels guys amaze me they take on further customers and offer a waiting list ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) employ some more staff and run a real business...really.
There are other guys around for those pissed of with the "elite" companies and their lead times,I think these wheels are simple to do ,soft blast and 2 pack they will be real nice,if not I will buy them cheap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) .
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post Nov 13 2018, 09:38 PM
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Gas Burners are worth more than some of us paid for our cars. Given that, I’d go with Harvey, wait his wait, and pay his price.

The only thing that would stop me right now is that fact that the mountains all around Harvey and Al are on fire... he isn’t likely to even answer the phone right now...
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post Nov 13 2018, 09:44 PM
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Those are some nice wheels. I would spend the $ and have them done by Harvey. He and his brother are great guys and some of the best in the business. Can you paint them yourself? Yes. Will they look better than new? No. Will Harvey make them look better than new? Yes
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post Nov 13 2018, 10:09 PM
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Sorry for the question, but do these come in both Mag and aluminum ? What about pedrini's ?
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