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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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I did a search and i couldn't find anything any one know of a rim repair place in my area that has some decent prices.

if the prices aren't good I'd be better off just finding some oem rims off ebay or something.
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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i couldnt tell ya but it sounds like a good excuse to get some new rims
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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yea. i might as well do that.. i guess these old ones will be good beating rims. especially for winter.
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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Not worth repairing rims, especially around here. There is a place in Waltham but what they charge, better just get new rim(s) altogether.
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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i was just about to say Waltham, I dont know the name but I think they charge somewhere like $200/wheel
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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agree with above statements
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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holy crap.. i can get used oem rims that look new for around 250 to 300 for the set on ebay. i'd rather do that.. thats ridiculous.
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Those places are only good if your rolling on a crazy set of HRE's where one wheel can cost $1000. For us budget tuners, buying a new rim is easier and more cost effective.
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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yea thanks for the help guys... im just gonna save up and buy a new set of rims.

this is really off topic but does anyone know where i can get the tC emblem in black chrome???
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Check out this link:

http://www.guidetodetailing.com/arti...p?articleId=30
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thats awesome. but my rims are a bit more beat up than that. ill post some pics as soon as i get a chance to take em.

i bought the car used and the owner before me really messed them up. oh well. maybe ill just go with some aftermarket rims instead. i've been looking at some sportmax rims that are black with a red lip.
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Dent Pros: 401-623-0456
good prices, i think i got quoted at $75 a wheel which includes, fixing curb marks, and repainting the whole rim, these guys do great work, my dealership uses them to repaint bumpers and stuff on the used cars that come in sometimes, i've seen them fix wheels too. ask for Pat Costa tell him that dave from somerset subaru sent you.
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