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320iCar · 10-28-2008, 03:57 AM

hey there. my friend got a flat tire outside his house and as he drove into his driveway, the bump on the curb caused his one rim to bend, and scratch the high polished lip. they are ARE rims, the style is an exact replica of BBS RS.

where in the lower mainland (we live in richmond) is a good, relatively inexpensive place to have this rim repaired? soon i hope to be purchasing them from him, so i'd like them all at their best. the rims where in 100% condition. now only 3 of them are. any help is greatly appreciated!

Al Canuck · 10-28-2008, 04:00 AM

Green's Automotive is in Richmond. I've had mixed results from them.

Nu Brite is in Port Kells, they've never done me wrong. Figure on $150ish from either place.

Al

320iCar · 10-28-2008, 04:11 AM

haha i knew you'd have an answer for me there al!

320iCar · 10-28-2008, 04:16 AM

aparently lots of people suggest nu brite (once googling the name). might as well check them out

M635 · 10-28-2008, 05:15 PM

What about Panthers? They are alright.

Al Canuck · 10-28-2008, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by M635

What about Panthers? They are alright.

Last time I went into Panther(less than 2 minutes from my shop, BTW), the guy asked me if the wheel was clear coated! I knew the answer, but looked at him like "Uhhh, YOU'RE the wheel guy!". Then he gave me some horrible quote, and I walked. Richard at Nu Brite fixed me up.

Al

M635 · 10-28-2008, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Al Canuck

Last time I went into Panther(less than 2 minutes from my shop, BTW), the guy asked me if the wheel was clear coated! I knew the answer, but looked at him like "Uhhh, YOU'RE the wheel guy!". Then he gave me some horrible quote, and I walked. Richard at Nu Brite fixed me up.

Al

Dude no way! haha, now that's epic failure.

sha1234 · 10-28-2008, 06:22 PM

if they are just some weaves or W.E and you just want them to get rid of minor rash.. then i say Western wheel craft... i had MINOR rash on all 4 of mine... and while i do know the owner well he charged me 425 for all 4 wheels... INC mount and balance of some new snowies... and heres the finished product

you get the idea...

320Colin · 10-29-2008, 06:33 PM

just to steer this in another direction does anyone know if you can have a wheel "widened"? i was thinking about more dish

320iCar · 10-29-2008, 07:32 PM

well... maybe you can make a hybrid between different 3 piece rims.. but i have never heard of widening.

10-28-2008, 03:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
320iCar Senior Member Name: Ian Joined: Sep 2008 From: Richmond, BC Posts: 274 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 3 2 Times in 2 Posts	rim refinishing hey there. my friend got a flat tire outside his house and as he drove into his driveway, the bump on the curb caused his one rim to bend, and scratch the high polished lip. they are ARE rims, the style is an exact replica of BBS RS. where in the lower mainland (we live in richmond) is a good, relatively inexpensive place to have this rim repaired? soon i hope to be purchasing them from him, so i'd like them all at their best. the rims where in 100% condition. now only 3 of them are. any help is greatly appreciated! __________________

10-28-2008, 04:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
320iCar Senior Member Name: Ian Joined: Sep 2008 From: Richmond, BC Posts: 274 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 3 2 Times in 2 Posts	haha i knew you'd have an answer for me there al! __________________

10-28-2008, 04:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
320iCar Senior Member Name: Ian Joined: Sep 2008 From: Richmond, BC Posts: 274 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 3 2 Times in 2 Posts	aparently lots of people suggest nu brite (once googling the name). might as well check them out __________________

10-29-2008, 07:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
320iCar Senior Member Name: Ian Joined: Sep 2008 From: Richmond, BC Posts: 274 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 3 2 Times in 2 Posts	well... maybe you can make a hybrid between different 3 piece rims.. but i have never heard of widening. __________________

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Al Canuck Banned Name: Al Joined: Jul 2005 From: Surrey, BC Posts: 1,850 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 3 Times in 3 Posts	Green's Automotive is in Richmond. I've had mixed results from them. Nu Brite is in Port Kells, they've never done me wrong. Figure on $150ish from either place. Al

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sha1234 Senior Member Name: Tim Joined: Jun 2006 From: North Vancouver Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 12 Times in 10 Posts '90 BMW 325i	if they are just some weaves or W.E and you just want them to get rid of minor rash.. then i say Western wheel craft... i had MINOR rash on all 4 of mine... and while i do know the owner well he charged me 425 for all 4 wheels... INC mount and balance of some new snowies... and heres the finished product you get the idea...

10-29-2008, 06:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
320Colin Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: White Rock Posts: 521 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 8 2 Times in 2 Posts	just to steer this in another direction does anyone know if you can have a wheel "widened"? i was thinking about more dish

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