Where to repair curb rash wheel???

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by sikwrx04, Apr 22, 2014.

  1. sikwrx04

    sikwrx04 Member

    Alright guys, its only been about a month since i got the new set of wheels and this morning my stupidity got that best of me and I took my eyes off the road for a sec to charge my phone, then curbed the crap out of one of the wheels..

    Question is, what shop do you guys recommend to repair the wheel?

    I called Wheel Wizard to see how much they would charge per wheel and they said $250 WTFFFFFFFF so yeah they are overpriced

    Then i was recommended to Metro Wheels and they said roughly around $150 and that includes dismounting, mounting, and wheel balance..lifetime warranty
    http://www.metrowheels.net/services-repair/wheel-repair-reconditioning.aspx

    Also have you guys heard of Alloy Wheel repair specialist of Atlanta?
    http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/atlanta/services.php
    They charge $155 and includes everything as well


    So have you guys had any experience with any of these repair shops?

    The wheel alone looks pretty bad, since the wheel is white :wtc:
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    Last edited: Apr 22, 2014
  2. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    http://www.accuratealloy.com/

    Joe did my Acura wheels back when I had it and just recently did some 991 BBS wheels for a friend. They both turned out great. Joe is awesome.

    /thread
     
  3. sikwrx04

    sikwrx04 Member

    Thanks Matt! Will give him a call!
     
  4. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    I used Joe a few times...the last time I tried to get a wheel repaired, he told me to meet him at the dealership at ~5pm one day. I showed up, he was no where to be found, I called him several times, left voicemails, not a single return call. At all...even after the fact.
    I will not use him again.

    Another member on here suggested Mason from Redline Rim Repair. I called him. He came to me!..at work. I'm upstairs working, he was repairing, called me when he was done, I went down and gave him money. Super convenient. Great work

    If Joe doesn't answer or return your calls, try Mason, 678-451-3500
     
    Last edited: Apr 22, 2014
  5. sikwrx04

    sikwrx04 Member


    Yeah just called Joe he seems like a nice guy! I'm going to meet him on Thursday at a dealership.. he said price vary but im lookin at $50-75 sound normal to you guys?

    And yeah i tried to contact redline but no one picked up, probably on lunch
     
  6. Holc13WRX

    Holc13WRX Supporting Member

    sorry to hear about your wheel.:thumbsdow Post up the results once you have it fixed!
     
  7. ihavefat

    ihavefat Member

    Really? I thought 250 sounded average for a rim repair. It was my understanding the prices start from 150 but I guess not. Please let me know because I need to fix the Rohana RC10s on my girlfriend's genesis
     
  8. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    with both Joe and Mason, I paid about 70-80 bucks per wheel, so that seems the going rate
     
  9. sikwrx04

    sikwrx04 Member

    How bad was damage on your wheel?? Do you think they would be able to repair mine pretty well?
     
    Last edited: Apr 22, 2014
  10. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    this was my most recent damage...sometime last year.

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    from what I recall, Mason charged me 70.

    Now, let me step back a moment...Joe's work is flawless. I couldn't even tell anything was ever damaged, paint and all.

    Mason's work was flawless too, but the paint sheen was just a hair off. I think that is because the day he fixed my wheel, it rained later on in the day and stayed rainy for a while, so I think that affected it a little. It's still pretty hard to tell unless you're up close looking at it and know what you're looking for. (I'm anal)
     
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  11. LoveMyNewSoob

    LoveMyNewSoob Member

    let us know what you decide and the results. I am going to be looking into this eventually.
     
  12. sikwrx04

    sikwrx04 Member

    I will, Meeting up with Joe on Thursday and ill be posting before and after pics!
     
  13. LoveMyNewSoob

    LoveMyNewSoob Member

    Any updates? Pictures?
     
  14. sikwrx04

    sikwrx04 Member

    Sorry guys, Joe got really busy last week so we plan on meeting up either Tuesday or Thursday
     
  15. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    hope you catch up with him because that sounds like what I had to go through....
     
  16. sikwrx04

    sikwrx04 Member

    I hope not, but works out perfect for me since i have finals till Wed
     
  17. 5spdfrk

    5spdfrk Active Member

    In for the after pics.
     
  18. sikwrx04

    sikwrx04 Member

    Looks like Nygiant is right, Joe has been giving me the run around, told me last Friday that he will meet me up on either Tuesday or Thursday of this week, well i called him on Monday and no answer, sent a text and nothing...so i assumed he was busy and that ill just call him back on Wed to set up something for Thursday and yet no answer and no reply to text.....Looks like ill be doing my business elsewhere and ill be calling Mason tomorrow!
     
  19. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    sorry to hear that dude, not a good way to do business when people speak highly of him.
    but yea Mason is worth it and the convenience factor of him coming to you is awesome
     
  20. LoveMyNewSoob

    LoveMyNewSoob Member

    yeah, you would think you want business...you know, to make money. :squint:
    Let us know how Mason works out!
     
  21. sikwrx04

    sikwrx04 Member

    Alright guys surprisingly Joe called me back today and apologized for the inconvenience, since he has slammed at the dealership and has been backed up..but he decided to fit me into his schedule today to repair my wheel and WOW you guys were right! The work/paint itself blends in so well you don't even notice that the wheel has been damage! So if anyone needs any work done Joe is the guy for you, whenever hes free of course!

    Sorry for the bad before/after pictures but here ya gooo

    BEFORE
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    AFTER
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  22. Drowland87

    Drowland87 Staff Member Supporting Member

    Really nice work! It looks brand new. For future reference, what are his rates?
     
  23. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    awesome man. glad you got it taken car off
     
  24. sikwrx04

    sikwrx04 Member

    Depending on damage i would say $70-80 bucks which is a lot cheaper then most places, Joe is a really cool guy, he maybe hard to get in touch with but once you do you'll realize that he is a busy man...If anyone is looking to fix a curb rash then you should def contact him.

    And as for time? He says he can get a 1 wheel done within 10min to an 1hr, but it all depends on the damage

    I would say it took him about 1hr:45mins for my wheel because he said that the curb rash was very deep and we both got sidetrack and kept talking about his previous cars especially his 1972 El Camino and how he modded the crap out of it LOL
     
    Last edited: May 2, 2014
  25. LoveMyNewSoob

    LoveMyNewSoob Member

    Nice! Glad you got it worked out!
    **EDIT*** must have hit post as you were typing up there answer.
     
    Last edited: May 2, 2014
  26. sikwrx04

    sikwrx04 Member

    HAHAH yeah i just noticed that
     
  27. LoveMyNewSoob

    LoveMyNewSoob Member

    So how long did it take him for one wheel?
     

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