Straightening bent rims

[jdbubb at ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

They're within about 60 miles from me and you know how that pesky shipping can add up!
I'll have to check them out.
Thanks.
Dan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Torio" <mctorio@cox.net>
To: "'Dan Bubb'" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 9:37 AM
Subject: RE: Straightening bent rims


> 
> Depending on where you're located there are several businesses that can
> help you. One that I've used is:
> 
> Ye Olde Wheel Shop, 6363 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075, 
> (800) 526-8260, (410) 796-8400
> 
> They are reliable, comparatively inexpensive, and quick (they'll do a
> rim off your car while you wait). If you don't live near
> Baltimore/Washington, you can ship to them and get a rim back in a week,
> depending on their flow.
> 
> Numerous race teams in the area use them including several Ferrari teams
> racing in the Ferrari Challenge and Prototype Racing (BMW).
> 
> Mike Torio
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Dan Bubb
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 8:00 AM
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Straightening bent rims
> 
> I have several BBS RX's that are slightly bent plus I have a couple that
> are straight but the finish
> is shot.
> Instead of throwing them away I'd like to get them straightened and
> refinished in a metallic grey to
> install on my black 16V.
> Can anybody recommend a place that can not only straighten the rim for
> less than a new one costs,
> but can also refinish them? Specifically I want them refinished so they
> look like new on both the
> outside and inside of the rim.
> Any suggestions??
> 
> Thanks
> Dan
> 
> 
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