[twinturboa51]

anybody have pictures of wheels fixed at either rimpro or rim and wheel works in newton? how do they turn out? can you still tell that the wheel was repaired?

[Arustik1]

Originally Posted by twinturboa51

anybody have pictures of wheels fixed at either rimpro or rim and wheel works in newton? how do they turn out? can you still tell that the wheel was repaired?

I don't know about Rim and Wheel Works in Newton, but the one in Waltham refinished one of my fathers wheels and it looks as good as new (you cannot tell that it has been refinished).

-D

[virtualbong]

I believe Rim & Wheel Works used to be in Newton and is now located in Waltham...but I prefer Rim Pro. I used both and the workers over at Wheel Works were sketchy. They were trying to scam their owner out of money by telling me to just bring in the wheels to them on the weekend and they will do it for 1/2 the cost. I don't like that shady stuff.

[jopa489]

I've heard good things about Rim Pro in Tewksbury. My buddy took his Lancer GTS there to get a couple of factory wheels straightened out a couple of months ago, and they did a nice job. They advertise in Boston Bimmer and other local BMW-oriented publications too, so they are pretty well known among enthusiasts.

[alextremo]

I went to rim & wheel works to fix this: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...37&postcount=6

No after pix as the damage was on the inside of the wheel. Got an appt quick, which was nice but not completely happy with results. Still slightly out of round after repair. Not enough that the car constantly shakes but enough to be noticable & annoying.

I've done the DIY for cosmetic repairs (curb rash) came out fine.

[xtreme328]

I say go With Rim Pro In Tewksbury, MA...They are Quick and Great Guys to Work With..I was There Last weekend....

[TL]

Originally Posted by alextremo

I went to rim & wheel works to fix this: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...37&postcount=6

No after pix as the damage was on the inside of the wheel. Got an appt quick, which was nice but not completely happy with results. Still slightly out of round after repair. Not enough that the car constantly shakes but enough to be noticable & annoying.

I've done the DIY for cosmetic repairs (curb rash) came out fine.

hey wondering what kind of paint did you use for the repair...i tried the DIY for my 189 wheels and the paint came out horrible.

[alextremo]

Originally Posted by TL

hey wondering what kind of paint did you use for the repair...i tried the DIY for my 189 wheels and the paint came out horrible.

I used Wurth aerosol paint and clear. Came as a kit with cleaner, but don't remember where I got it online. Wet sanded, polished and sealed after.

I wouldn't say it's 100%, but you won't notice unless you are looking for it.

[TL]

Originally Posted by alextremo

I used Wurth aerosol paint and clear. Came as a kit with cleaner, but don't remember where I got it online. Wet sanded, polished and sealed after.

I wouldn't say it's 100%, but you won't notice unless you are looking for it.

thanks, i tried painting my wheels with Rust-O-Oleum High Performance Wheel paint and it was not even close to the OEM 189 wheel paint....too metallically

[EZ_TUR90]

Lol, I messed up 2 rims trying the DIYs. I wouldn't recommend it :z

[TL]

Originally Posted by EZ_TUR90

Lol, I messed up 2 rims trying the DIYs. I wouldn't recommend it :z

i messed up all 4 with the paint...going to wait for the summer and then re-try

[EZ_TUR90]

Originally Posted by TL

i messed up all 4 with the paint...going to wait for the summer and then re-try

Ouchhh. I gave up. I'm in the process of getting them powdercoated. I bondoed it with jb weld (metal bondo), and I will be taking it in tomorrow to finish them off. I hope the powdercoat sticks to the bondo. I had it striped the first time around when I used the stuff in the diy. Cost me 35 bucks a rim to strip.

[TL]

Originally Posted by EZ_TUR90

Ouchhh. I gave up. I'm in the process of getting them powdercoated. I bondoed it with jb weld (metal bondo), and I will be taking it in tomorrow to finish them off. I hope the powdercoat sticks to the bondo. I had it striped the first time around when I used the stuff in the diy. Cost me 35 bucks a rim to strip.

oh, yea i tried the metal bondo but it didn't seem to stick on the wheel so i used the bondo with the red hardener and it stuck one like super glue.

[EZ_TUR90]

Originally Posted by TL

oh, yea i tried the metal bondo but it didn't seem to stick on the wheel so i used the bondo with the red hardener and it stuck one like super glue.

I used the red one too. It stuck great but they told me the powder coat wouldn't stick to that. But the jd weld is the same shit. I hope their not fkn with me.

[EZ_TUR90]

Originally Posted by TL

oh, yea i tried the metal bondo but it didn't seem to stick on the wheel so i used the bondo with the red hardener and it stuck one like super glue.

I used the red one too. It stuck great but they told me the powder coat wouldn't stick to that. But the jd weld is the same shit. I hope their not fkn with me.

[TL]

Originally Posted by EZ_TUR90

I used the red one too. It stuck great but they told me the powder coat wouldn't stick to that. But the jd weld is the same shit. I hope their not fkn with me.

good luck and post some pics

[alextremo]

I used the regular bondo with the red hardener. Make sure you clean REALLY well before doing this.

Looks like this place has the stuff:

http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/pai...eel-paint.html

[TL]

thanks!