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Old 11-22-2011, 09:36 PM
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I just picked up a used set of speed lines but need to have them refinished, polished lip and painted centre.

I don't want any cheap job or powder coating.

I have been told that Carcone's is the best. True or False, any suggestions?

Thanks

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Old 11-22-2011, 09:40 PM
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http://www.carcone.com/wheel-refinishing.html

The same source said wheel wizards were not good. Just want these wheels to be perfect.
Old 11-22-2011, 09:46 PM
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For 3 pc wheels I use Ric at Precision Rim (416-665-3038). He's worked on 4 sets of wheels for me (3 of which were 3 pc) and always did a great job.
Old 11-22-2011, 10:13 PM
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These are one piece ruf speedlines, the ones made in Italy.

I will give him a call. Thanks for the contact.
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Carcones have good reviews
Old 11-22-2011, 11:43 PM
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WheelTek - Steve

May take some time but they can do really good work. Zookie used to be a fan but I guess they took too long on his rims and pissed him off....LOL
Old 11-23-2011, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake Ok
Zookie used to be a fan but I guess they took too long on his rims and pissed him off....LOL
Not only that, Clear Started to Peel few weeks later... Meaning not only they had my Wheel for over 10 days to Re-Do the Lip but then Rushed the Job... Was suprised my Wheel was ready in 4 hours after I called 10 days later...
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Did you bring it back, Steve will fix it till you are happy. They get very busy sometimes.
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Carcone's is the best local refinisher.
P.Jacques in montreal is the best by far, they refinish the inside better than factory!
KEEP AWAY FROM THE MOBILE REFINISHER'S....don't ask me how I know.....
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Originally Posted by Jake Ok
Did you bring it back, Steve will fix it till you are happy. They get very busy sometimes.
Yea... No! dint want to wait another 2 weeks. Being a Repeat and Repeat customer i dont expect to be treated like that (being put off for 2 weeks) no matter how busy you are. If you provide a service and take my money, i dont give a **** how busy you are, you do it Right & Proper and dont take 2 weeks for a One days job. If they are soo busy they should get more people or dont be in such a business where you cant handle the capacity... you will lose customers.

FYI EU Autowerks have dropped them as well because of Time Delays and Poor Results

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I've used Union Rim Repair with good results. They straightened, refinished and cleared coated the machined lip on one of my 2pc Sport Design wheels.

http://www.unionrim.com/13101.html
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Originally Posted by Zookie
Yea... No! dint want to wait another 2 weeks. Being a Repeat and Repeat customer i dont expect to be treated like that (being put off for 2 weeks) no matter how busy you are. If you provide a service and take my money, i dont give a **** how busy you are, you do it Right & Proper and dont take 2 weeks for a One days job. If they are soo busy they should get more people or dont be in such a business where you cant handle the capacity... you will lose customers.

FYI EU Autowerks dropped them too because of Time Delays and Poor Finish
As a small business owner myself I would agree. And if a job is going to take long you should notify the customer up front.

Since Carcone's seems to be highly rated by everyone I'm going to take them there.

Thanks for everyones input.

Adam
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Originally Posted by aron in toronto
I've used Union Rim Repair with good results. They straightened, refinished and cleared coated the machined lip on one of my 2pc Sport Design wheels.

http://www.unionrim.com/13101.html
I used them once and it was a disaster.
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I used to hear about a guy doing wheel repair at RWR in Oshawa area, also Brightside customs or wheels direct
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Carcones worked great for my last refinish.


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