Best place to get wheels re-finished

[lumpy92]

So, I'm expecting my winter rims and tires to be here on Friday. They will be mounted and balanced, so all I have to do is take them somewhere to get them thrown on.

Once that is complete, I'd like to start looking at places that could repair / refinish the wheels off of the Jeep SRT-8.

What I would like is opinions / reviews from people that have had wheels re-done, including what you spent (if you want to make that info public)

Any and all info is appreciated.

Thanks
Scott

[bigjim]

marked so can see too...

[nanook]

Got mine done @ Rapid Wheel...looking to get them done properly this time. So you can guess my review of them. Keeping an eye on this thread as well.

[higshemi-less]

Are you looking for a factory finish lumps?

[lumpy92]

Pretty much... there is some white residue on the wheels that I can not get off... it's not pitted, it's actually raised.... tried everything I could think of.
One of the wheels has a decent piece missing from curb rash...
So basically, fix these, and re-chrome them... nothing more.

Are you looking for a factory finish lumps?

[higshemi-less]

Hmmm... in that case sounds very pricey. Call Carconesautorecyling, I forget who mentioned them in one of my old threads but I researched them and heard nothing but good things as far as quality goes. ANyways give them a shout or drop by and have them look at them.

Fred

http://carconeswheelrefinishing.com/

[orangekrush]

Are you sure the factory rims are chromed? I always thought the were polished on the SRT8 Jeep?

[JonoWilliams]

wheel wizards in Hamilton are supposed to be excellent. HOWEVER they quoted me $200 a rim for 18 inchers so theyre rather expensive I think?

[lumpy92]

I kind of figured they would be...Adam quoted me about $1,450 per rim on the front and $1,650 per rim on the back...so replacing them with OEM is out of the question!
I'll look around and see what quotes I can come up with.
Thanks for the info!

Hmmm... in that case sounds very pricey. Call Carconesautorecyling, I forget who mentioned them in one of my old threads but I researched them and heard nothing but good things as far as quality goes. ANyways give them a shout or drop by and have them look at them.

Fred

http://carconeswheelrefinishing.com/

Yup, my mistake... they are polished aluminum..not sure if this would be more expensive, or cheaper?

Are you sure the factory rims are chromed? I always thought the were polished on the SRT8 Jeep?

Ouch!... I was thinking more along the lines of $400 - $500 for the set, but then again, that is just an uneducated guess!!
Worst case scenario, I might throw a detailer some money and see what they can do with them over the winter.

wheel wizards in Hamilton are supposed to be excellent. HOWEVER they quoted me $200 a rim for 18 inchers so theyre rather expensive I think?

[higshemi-less]

Cheaper alternative.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...Q5fAccessories

[hemicanucksfan]

i think factory reproductions makes some for the gcsrt8 too.
i'm hoping to get my two fooses fixed up this winter too. let me know what you find scott.

[lumpy92]

I've seen reproductions on Ebay for about $1,000 US for all 4. The ones you listed below are not staggered...they are all 20x9, and I need 20x10 for the rear (at least that is what they recommend) These could certainly be an option if I can't get the OEM ones cleaned up for a decent price.

Cheaper alternative.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...Q5fAccessories

Will do! I'm kind of stoked to see the winter wheels on the Jeep will look like.. maybe I'll just keep them on! LOL

i think factory reproductions makes some for the gcsrt8 too.
i'm hoping to get my two fooses fixed up this winter too. let me know what you find scott.

[orangekrush]

It's easier to re finish polished wheels. I've had it done before on m Trans Am WS6. I've also done it myself at my brothers detailing shop. The material used is Jewlers Rouge and a lot of buffing. It's a three to four step process and takes forever but the results are excellent. Carcone's might to polishing...give them a call.