Curb Rash Repair | Son Tran > before|after photos

FrankiE90 · 03-09-2009, 05:09 AM

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

wj4 · 03-09-2009, 06:19 AM

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.

E90SLAM · 03-09-2009, 09:50 AM

frank.....u just got new wheels?

to_riffic · 03-09-2009, 12:47 PM

son tran ftw. he is an awesome guy and hilarious

FrankiE90 · 03-09-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

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.

E92-Lighting · 03-09-2009, 01:34 PM

nice before and after frankie

aut0sh0cker · 03-09-2009, 02:12 PM

wow that really looks perfect

E90SLAM · 03-09-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

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....

E90SLAM · 03-09-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

son tran ftw. he is an awesome guy and hilarious

FrankiE90 · 03-09-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

son tran ftw. he is an awesome guy and hilarious

omg...he had me roll'n.
i owe that guy a beer.

FrankiE90 · 03-09-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

yah....bummer....so i wasn't in a great mood that day....

did u get it before i saw u or after...??

to_riffic · 03-09-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

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

E90SLAM · 03-09-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankiE90

did u get it before i saw u or after...??

before...i got hit on 605 on my way to stanton...

remmib · 03-09-2009, 08:01 PM

It's like magic, how does he do it.

ni66ale · 03-09-2009, 08:21 PM

how much does he charge for a curb repair like that?

chrisE92 · 03-09-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ni66ale

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

geneatals · 03-09-2009, 08:42 PM

+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...

FrankiE90 · 03-11-2009, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisE92

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.

Mote · 03-11-2009, 07:36 PM

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.

zuckuss00 · 03-12-2009, 12:47 AM

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....

magmd · 03-12-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by zuckuss00

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.

EuroRev · 03-12-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by magmd

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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FrankiE90 Major General 672 Rep 8,800 Posts Drives: Krooked Sk8board Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pasadena, Ca iTrader: (11)	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: BEFORE: front rear AFTER: front rear 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 __________________ FrankiE90 AKA:.[The TANK] CLICK THE SIG E90s (been gone but not forgotten) • KW clubsports • • • • • • • • • • 18" BBS GT4 // Build E30 (pending) + E46 M3 Wagon ESTORIL Blue Last edited by FrankiE90; 03-09-2009 at 06:42 AM..*
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