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Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic Region - USA (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)' started by BigWilly, Apr 28, 2010.

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  1. BigWilly

    BigWilly Formula Junior

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    #1 BigWilly, Apr 28, 2010
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    Can anyone recommend a place to repair a bent wheel? It's a 3 pcs. VIP Modular wheel with a very slight bend from a pothole on the inside steel barrel. I'm in the King of Prussia area.It's so slight I was thinking of giving it a try myself but I would hate to worsen the situation.
    Thanks in advance for suggestions.
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  2. VGM911

    VGM911 Formula 3

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    #2 VGM911, Apr 28, 2010
  3. VGM911

    VGM911 Formula 3

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    #3 VGM911, Apr 28, 2010
    Any chance that you could give us a bit more information in your profile?
     
  4. Arjun

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    #4 Arjun, Apr 28, 2010
  5. toggie

    toggie F1 World Champ
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    #5 toggie, Apr 28, 2010
    Down here in Northern Virginia we have a company called WheelsOnSite.com that specializes in fixing wheels. They have worked on a number of exotic sports cars in the region, including my 550 modular wheels. Their number is 800-987-6674. I don't know if they do work that far north or not. Perhaps the damaged wheel could be shipped to them for repair?
     
  6. JCM

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    #6 JCM, Apr 28, 2010
    In Elkridge, MD. I've used them a number of times over the years. They've always done a first class job and at reasonable cost.
     
  7. onboost

    onboost Formula Junior

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    #7 onboost, Apr 28, 2010
    +1 for Ye Ole' Wheel Shop !
     
  8. AlanRS

    AlanRS Formula Junior

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    #8 AlanRS, Apr 28, 2010
    Agreed! They have a ton of experience and a long-standing good reputation.

    I'm sure Mike would know someone good as well, but given the amount of times I have heard local BMWCCA folks recommend Wheel Collision, that is where he would probably refer you as well.
     
  9. BigWilly

    BigWilly Formula Junior

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    #9 BigWilly, Apr 29, 2010
    Thanks all, I'm going to head up to Bath one day next week. Sounds like it would be worth the trip.
     
  10. amk

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    #10 amk, Apr 29, 2010
    My friend just had 4 of his Alfa wheels refinished and straightened at wheel collision center and was very happy.
     
  11. chatham33

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    #11 chatham33, Apr 30, 2010
    I must also add my pound of flesh for Wheel Collision Center in Bath. Worth the trip to tell them what you need face to face; I had them ship back to me and the process took four days door to door and no excuses and no phone calls required. I am in Voorhees, NJ, East of Philly.
    They had to machine the face of the wheel spokes for damage I inflicted removing a tire and then refinish. Color match was perfect. I hope you are pleased as well.
     
  12. BigWilly

    BigWilly Formula Junior

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    #12 BigWilly, May 25, 2010
    Just wanted to say thanks again for the info. I ended up taking a ride up to Bath to Wheel Collision. They did a real nice job with the wheel. All is good and I am up and rolling with a round wheel again. These guys did a great job, fees were reasonable and it wasn't a bad ride up.
    Thank you for the info.
     
  13. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #13 dm_n_stuff, May 25, 2010
    If you're in K of P, then why haven't we seen you at Saturday Cars and Coffee??

    What the heck, 1/2 hour drive, maybe less. I drag my nephew from Keebler Rd in K of P, takes about 25 minutes.

    C'mon, you know you want to. :D

    DM
     
  14. M3-ADDICT

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    #14 M3-ADDICT, May 25, 2010

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