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Old 01-31-2009, 06:03 PM
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Pristine powdercoating. The guy's name is Lee and it's just a one-man operation.

$45 1 layer powder/ wheel. (you only need 1 layer)

$15 clearcoat/ wheel

I picked a type of powder that has mica in it and doesn't need clearcoat, so I paid $180 for him to do my wheels.

The blasting which he outsources to a shop across the street charged me $150 to take off everything (powdercoat, plastic enamel undercoat)

Total was only $330 to refinish my wheels and look like new.


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Old 02-01-2009, 07:55 AM
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With the flash on so close it's a little on the bright side, but what's important is that the quality is very good. He repaired the wicked curb rash on all 4 of my wheels and they look pristine!

Fader, I know you were pricing out powdercoating places. I remember you wanted to do something a little different. Did you end up calling those places? Did Lee say he could do your wheels for you?
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Old 03-31-2009, 04:49 PM
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wow so he repairs rims too? did he repair for free? whats the warranty?
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johnny is that you?
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Old 03-31-2009, 08:40 PM
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I think if there is a problem such as chipping, he'd take a look and if it was due to his work, he would happily do it over. He doesn't advertise, thus only working on referrals. He did repair for free. He took a file and edged down the curb rash on all 4 wheels before powder coating. No extra charge.
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Old 04-01-2009, 06:27 AM
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yes its me cory hahah... im back from asiaaaa
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