RIM RASH REPAIR..

Perhaps I missed the thread for this, but I need to repair/replace the lips on my wheels and I don't know how much time or cost to do so. I have multi-piece 19' Auto Coutures. Is it possible to take my car to a shop and have it done the same day, cause it's my only ride, well aside from a Mt. bike. I live in No. County of San Diego. Any and all info appreciated......Thanx

File the rash down...

500 wet...

800 wet...

1500 wet...

(If you want, 2000 wet)

Then use a metal buffing compound then a polish compound...you may wanna invest in a metal polishing kit...eastwood has one for ~$100...works great...

This is if ur wheels are not clear coated...if they are and u do decide to polish them, you'll see a burn line...

Nice will that work for chrome rims?

Nope, won't work on chrome rims...chrome rims are usually cast and the face coated with chrome

[QUOTE=VIP-UCF;96676]File the rash down...

500 wet...

800 wet...

1500 wet...

(If you want, 2000 wet)

Then use a metal buffing compound then a polish compound...you may wanna invest in a metal polishing kit...eastwood has one for ~$100...works great...

This is if ur wheels are not clear coated...if they are and u do decide to polish them, you'll see a burn line...[/QUOTE]

so i just can't purchase new lips? cuz i'm worried that the shape willl be dofferent if i need to file down the area?

well it's a case by case issue...if your rims are curbed then no need buy new lips...if they are curbed/dented and you're a perfectionist, then buy new ones...
 
even if they are curbed/dented, file them down way past the area where the damage is...basically feather it out so that the damage isn't that noticable...

you got pictures of the rash?

[quote=augdogg;96723]so i just can't purchase new lips? cuz i'm worried that the shape willl be dofferent if i need to file down the area?[/quote]
 
 
call 626-358-6413...i got a 18x10 polished barrell for 200...and its about 150 to intall the face.

I have been trying to order new lips for my auto couture wheels as well but no one was able to get them for me. Are yours two peice or three?

[QUOTE=mista808;96782]you got pictures of the rash?[/QUOTE]
I'll post some pics tomorrow....when it's light outside..
[QUOTE=urmyhero4now;96787]call 626-358-6413...i got a 18x10 polished barrell for 200...and its about 150 to intall the face.[/QUOTE]
So, those are a send out deal, right? If so, can't do it.
[QUOTE=widebody_Q;96807]I have been trying to order new lips for my auto couture wheels as well but no one was able to get them for me. Are yours two peice or three?[/QUOTE]
I was told they are three piece....

Ok cool so you can buy just the other lip rather then buying a whole barrel.  If you find someone who can get them for you down the line sometime, let me know.

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;96812]Ok cool so you can buy just the other lip rather then buying a whole barrel.  If you find someone who can get them for you down the line sometime, let me know.[/QUOTE]

Yo i do know someone....He's up in L.A. though.
:pat:

If youre in SD, theres a shop in east county called romeros custom polishing. If your wheels are clear coated you will see the difference between the polished surface and the clear coated surface. Might bother some, others maybe not so much. They did work on a buddies vienna kreis. Thing is though, youll have to take the tire off the wheel as they dont do it there.

BTW, whats the big deal with throwing some stocks on for a couple days?

i need to fix a rash which i have  on one of my rear wheels.. too

[URL]http://fastforwardwheels.com/index.html[/URL]
they do wheels for 150 a piece

[quote=nizzan4u2nv;96825]If youre in SD, theres a shop in east county called romeros custom polishing. If your wheels are clear coated you will see the difference between the polished surface and the clear coated surface. Might bother some, others maybe not so much. They did work on a buddies vienna kreis. Thing is though, youll have to take the tire off the wheel as they dont do it there.
 
BTW, whats the big deal with throwing some stocks on for a couple days?[/quote]
 
Yeah i don't know what the big deal is. I'm rocking my stocks. Although i do miss rockin my Blackfleets. HAha.
 
That shop you're referring to, are they good with chrome wheels?

[QUOTE=nizzan4u2nv;96825]If youre in SD, theres a shop in east county called romeros custom polishing. If your wheels are clear coated you will see the difference between the polished surface and the clear coated surface. Might bother some, others maybe not so much. They did work on a buddies vienna kreis. Thing is though, youll have to take the tire off the wheel as they dont do it there.

BTW, whats the big deal with throwing some stocks on for a couple days?[/QUOTE]

Don't got them...

[QUOTE=DEE;96900][URL]http://fastforwardwheels.com/index.html[/URL]
they do wheels for 150 a piece[/QUOTE]

Thx cool site.....pick up and delivery too!

[quote=KickEachVerse;96912]Yeah i don't know what the big deal is. I'm rocking my stocks. Although i do miss rockin my Blackfleets. HAha.
 
That shop you're referring to, are they good with chrome wheels?[/quote]

I dont think they work with chrome wheels. If anything youd have to rechrome it after they did work on it id assume.

[QUOTE=DEE;96900][URL]http://fastforwardwheels.com/index.html[/URL]
they do wheels for 150 a piece[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=nizzan4u2nv;96944]I dont think they work with chrome wheels. If anything youd have to rechrome it after they did work on it id assume.[/QUOTE]

Naw my wheels are polished, the way i like them. Chrome isn't for me:shrug:

We send out wheels to get fixed all the time chrome or polished dont matter.

Chrome wasn't for me either until i got my blackfleets. Haha.

[quote=KickEachVerse;96962]Chrome wasn't for me either until i got my blackfleets. Haha.[/quote]
 
+2 :biggthumpup:

Hit up AutoFashion. They do EVERYTHING...:biggthumpup: 1 (858) 635-6620

:biggthumpup: [QUOTE=AFLS430;96960]We send out wheels to get fixed all the time chrome or polished dont matter.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=DEE;96900][URL]http://fastforwardwheels.com/index.html[/URL]
they do wheels for 150 a piece[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=nizzan4u2nv;96825]If youre in SD, theres a shop in east county called romeros custom polishing. [/QUOTE]



...Well i've got some choices to consider...

[quote=pimprascal;97102]Hit up AutoFashion. They do EVERYTHING...:biggthumpup: 1 (858) 635-6620[/quote]

+1:dance:

[quote=nizzan4u2nv;96825]If youre in SD, theres a shop in east county called romeros custom polishing. If your wheels are clear coated you will see the difference between the polished surface and the clear coated surface. Might bother some, others maybe not so much. They did work on a buddies vienna kreis. Thing is though, youll have to take the tire off the wheel as they dont do it there.
 
BTW, whats the big deal with throwing some stocks on for a couple days?[/quote]
 
 
yeah call Danny at romero's polishing , they are at  fletcher parkway area.  He refinished my work wheels, OZ wheels, Fabulous wheels and my other buddies wheels as well, including brush finish etc.
bring it to him and have him to take a look see if he can finish it in one day !, tell him Daniel with black VW GTI send ya ! here is his number  619 401 1532
good luck ! :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=rg3;97409]yeah call Danny at romero's polishing , they are at  fletcher parkway area.  He refinished my work wheels, OZ wheels, Fabulous wheels and my other buddies wheels as well, including brush finish etc.
bring it to him and have him to take a look see if he can finish it in one day !, tell him Daniel with black VW GTI send ya ! here is his number  619 401 1532
good luck ! :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Word. THx