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I use the location in Miami Gardens [phone removed].
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The problem with buying used wheels is they will still look used.
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I'm sure it's a huge deal, a really great, very classy job...probably the best job ever !
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note: Yes, I do clean the inside of the wheels a few times per month
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They are the Miami authorized collision repair for Audi/Lamborghini.
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These prices are valid for wheels up to 19" in diameter, larger diameters will cost more, we have no problem customizing or changing the color from stock.
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I'm open to replacing these with a different brand and style altogether, but would really prefer having these redone unless I'm talked out of it for some reason, such as cost.
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I'm nearing time to replace my tires and I'm going to have my wheels refinished also. They are looking quite tired after 18 years.
I have 18" BBS Sport Classic II's finished in factory silver paint. (see pics)
I know nothing about this process. All I know is I would like to have them put back to factory new.
I'm planning on stopping by some local tire shops I've researched this week. I don't even know what to ask or what price to expect.
So....Are these worth refinishing? If so, about what price? Or, is it more cost effective to hunt down one's that are for sale already refinished.
I'm open to replacing these with a different brand and style altogether, but would really prefer having these redone unless I'm talked out of it for some reason, such as cost.
Thanks.
I refinished a set of bmw wheels and it's a lot of work, sanding and leveling. prep is the key. it's and job I dont think I'd ever do again. if you can find a factory set in good shape for like 800 I'd do that and sell the ones you have
Timely post as i'm in the same situation, I have Carrera II 5 spokes and need new tyres.
I could have mine refurbished or buy better second hand wheels.
Although i'm wondering if there was a slight colour change between 02 and 04 (car is '04 wheels are date stamped '02)
Have had good luck with this place in the past. You can have them refinish your wheels, or you can buy already-refinished ones and trade yours in, which might result in a shorter turnaround.
http://wheelcollision.com/wccsvcs.html
the vendor @Wheel_Dynamics that posts in the 996 forum refinishes OEM wheels.
Imo, they're 100% worth refinishing as they're OEM, BBS & look great on 996s.
The problem with buying used wheels is they will still look used. I have the same wheels that you have and I had them refinished. I insisted on a place that would disassemble the wheels so that the rim and center are finished separately and the fasteners are still bare stainless steel. Turned out great! Also in the $225 per wheel cost range & includes mounting and balancing.
I think they're definitely worth refinishing and for a fraction of the cost of replacing them.
I bought a set of spares (identical) for my car, and am having the originals refinished as we speak. It was about $700 the first time, but since I've been back with other wheels a few times, and brought them some business / repeat business they're cutting me a deal.
different places do different things. The shop I use strips them down entirely and fixes any curbing / grooves etc. then bakes a primer coat on - if they need any CNC milling done (offset embossing etc) they have the machines to do that too - as well as mixed finishes (black w/ brushed metal, etc) mine are just the factory metallic Porsche silver - I don't know the specific code for mine, but they do.
Here are a few photos in process. I pick them up tomorrow with the new paint and I anticipate they will look perfect and as new, all for much less than the price of 1 new rim.
These images show 'before', stripping, in process, and the primer coating.
Note the curbing in the 'before' pic - top right, very similar to what the OP's look like.
- Dan
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- I'm getting a "bro deal" at about $140 per wheel. But I've done 3 sets of my other wheels (BMW, MBZ, and Porsche) with them - plus sent them about 5 repeat referrals over the past couple of years. I would budget for $200-$230 per wheel depending on what the cost of living is where you are. Here fixer-upper homes can tap a million, gas is $3.50 a gallon, and eggs are like 9 bucks a dozen, so naturally - everything else is a little more too. It may be cheaper (or more expensive) where you live.
The normal price at this shop is about $740 for a set of 19" wheels finished in 1 color.
I just had all four of my Sport Classic II 18"'s done by a "local" (local in quotes because they're about 50 miles away...) L.I. shop. I got their # from my local Porsche dealer. At first I was only going to have my two passenger side wheels done, as the lips had deep gouges in them. I got lucky in the fact that when I dropped the wheels off, the guy that took them in quoted me at $150/wheel. I was pleasantly surprised, and assumed I got a wholesale price or something (The Porsche dealer told me they pay $175/wheel, and my original phone quote was $190/wheel)...I didn't argue. After picking up the redone wheels, they looked so good that I decided to get the other two done. Upon bringing them up to the shop to drop them off, the guy gives me a quote of $235/wheel!
I was like, whoa dude - "I just had two others done two weeks ago for $150 ea.". So he asks me who gave me the price, and leaves to go talk to the guy. About 5 minutes later, my original guy comes out and explains to me that he gave me the price for a one piece wheel... Ahahhhhhhh, I say and thank him profusely
So, as the Sport Classic II's are two piece wheels, they take them apart strip the centers and weld and re-machine the lips. It was really easy to agree to the $200/ea price - especially considering I only paid $300 for the first two. The wheels came out looking brand new - they really do a beautiful job. You can't buy refurbished wheels for the cost of having them done, so it's really a no-brainer. Good luck
Was going to suggest them too. Have a set of Carrera IIs they did. Great company to work with. They can also change the color too if you want a new look.
Would also agree with this. If you still like those wheels, getting a like new set will cost WAY more than refinishing them.
I've redone a few sets of wheels over the years. It's a lot of work and worth paying someone to do them at $200. a pop.
I Don't have the time or patience like I used to.
If you are on the east coast or close to them I give Wheel Collision a 2 thumbs up. They just refinished 2 sets of CupI's for me with center caps. Price included straightening, some minor welding, stripping and refinishing my center caps picked up and delivered. I can't say what I paid but it was more than reasonable far less than some mentioned here and they picked them up Wednesday and returned them by Friday.
i have to paint the red back on the center caps myself though.
"I can't say what I paid but it was more than reasonable far less than some mentioned here and they picked them up Wednesday and returned them by Friday."
Huh ??? Why can't you say? Is it classified? You wouldn't happen to be part of the Trump administration would you? Bigly?
Prices, on the West Coast here our typical rates for one piece wheels:
1-color (standard finishes, no brush polish or Hyper Coating) $150 ea.
2-color + $25 more etc. for each color.
This includes, minor damages: curb-rash, scratches, nicks etc.
Prices, on the West Coast here our typical rates for two/three piece wheels:
Standard paint and polish work $200 ea. (includes new seal, set and torque) optional hardware replacement is additional.
These prices are valid for wheels up to 19" in diameter, larger diameters will cost more, we have no problem customizing or changing the color from stock.
www.fastforwardwheels.com
I hate to say but I have known our current president since I was about 5. My father and his friends all attended the same Military School together. Irrespective of that I was given a very good price for volume and they asked me not to mention it which I respect. It doesn't take much to call them and see what pricing they offer. Hint 8 wheels are cheaper than 4.
I will say I got THE BEST DEAL BETTER THAN ANYONE
LOLLLLL
"are they worth refinishing"
still on the original wheel finish somehow. Praise be SoCal weather
note: Yes, I do clean the inside of the wheels a few times per month
East Coast......Proformance Industries, in New Rochele, a few extra dollars, but you get what you pay for with wheel refinishing, remember its all about the labor, these guys are the best(imho) there are a lot of factors when it comes to refinishing wheels.
Can you post or PM me the exact shop. There is a Diamante Body Shop in Miami Gardens, Miami and Hialeah. All with different addresses. And then there's Diamante Paint and body works.
I assume you've had wheels done here and were pleased?
Thanks
I use the location in Miami Gardens [phone removed]. Ask for Danny. They are the Miami authorized collision repair for Audi/Lamborghini. They've done numerous sets for me over the years including my 4S, range rover, disco, audi, mercedes, bentley 2 piece with similar bolt pattern as your wheel.
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