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      03-09-2009, 05:09 AM   #1
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Curb Rash Repair | Son Tran > before|after photos

Finally had a chance to meet up with Son Tran
to repair damages to my Morr VS8 -diamond black wheels.
you try to baby your rims but shit happens.

I kick'd my self when I curb'd my rear passenger side wheel and
cursed when I found out, recently my front passenger was curb by ____ bmw dealership...when I took my e90 in for service... (still pissed. that's another story, and unresolved.) __

Anyways, I meet a couple of fellow e90post members where Son Tran was doing some onsite repairs. I showed him my wheels, no hesitation, ands, buts, or ifs. Guy is just pleaseant, "hello, how you doing?" "repair your wheels?" I answer yes and he's work'n on my curb'd wheels. I'm chat'n with my buddy's, my kids in the car playing DS, and Son Tran is repairing both my wheels...in under an hour...WTF! just blink'd my eyes, guys done.

here are some pics:

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The guy is great to deal with.
So if you're in Socal and need wheel fix'n.
Highly recommend Son Tran for
any curb rash repairs.
He's real.
Thanks Son.
Son Tran Cell.
714-742-6855
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      03-09-2009, 06:19 AM   #2
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Good stuff. I know what you mean, you do your best to preserve the wheels. However there are circumstances that are outside of your control sometimes.
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frank.....u just got new wheels?
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son tran ftw. he is an awesome guy and hilarious
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frank.....u just got new wheels?
basic-ly.
moments from when i saw u at autobacs.
heard u got into fender bender???... ur car alright.
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nice before and after frankie
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wow that really looks perfect
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basic-ly.
moments from when i saw u at autobacs.
heard u got into fender bender???... ur car alright.
yah....bummer....so i wasn't in a great mood that day....
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son tran ftw. he is an awesome guy and hilarious
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son tran ftw. he is an awesome guy and hilarious
omg...he had me roll'n.
i owe that guy a beer.
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yah....bummer....so i wasn't in a great mood that day....
did u get it before i saw u or after...??
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omg...he had me roll'n.
i owe that guy a beer.
we alll hav to get him a beer. especially for wat he did for me. awesome guy
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did u get it before i saw u or after...??
before...i got hit on 605 on my way to stanton...
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It's like magic, how does he do it.
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how much does he charge for a curb repair like that?
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how much does he charge for a curb repair like that?
I heard from another client of his that it was around $80 or less (per wheel). I'm definitely gonna contact him soon... the lips for my fronts are nasty and pitted
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+1 for son tran for quality of work and price...he's just hard to meet up with...especially if you are not local to him...
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I heard from another client of his that it was around $80 or less (per wheel). I'm definitely gonna contact him soon... the lips for my fronts are nasty and pitted
dew it.
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I have an appointment with Son Tran tomorrow morning!! I have a curb rash on my front passenger side wheel. And yes, I cried when it happened.

I glad to hear he's not some mythical figure.
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Looks great!

Iv been having trouble finding someone to repair the curb rash on my Hyper Black VMR CSL reps. My understanding is the finish of the wheel is hard to replicate....
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Looks great!

Iv been having trouble finding someone to repair the curb rash on my Hyper Black VMR CSL reps. My understanding is the finish of the wheel is hard to replicate....
Should not be problem. I saw him repair a set of BBS wheels in Diamond Black finish. They looks incredible. Should not be much different for your set.
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Should not be problem. I saw him repair a set of BBS wheels in Diamond Black finish. They looks incredible. Should not be much different for your set.
does Son work on chrome lip wheels?
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