my wheel is effffed :(

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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Unhappy my wheel is effffed :(

ok so this last weekend i did my brakes. did DBA slotted rotors, SS lines, and new pads on all 4 corners. got them all on no problem and have been breaking them in for the last 3 days. last night i went to clean my wheels and brakes, and i noticed on the front left as i was cleaning it that the clear coat on the wheel is now peeling due to brake fluid from a small leak. i was amazed i was able to stay calm while i was watching my clear coat on my gramlights flake off...anyways, does anyone know a company local that does a good job of powder coating wheels or thatcan do a new clear coat on that one wheel?

any help is greatly appreciated!

thanks all!

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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hears the one that i know that will pick up and deliver
http://www.maasbrothersinc.com/ maas brothers is in livermore so it might be a bit of a drive for you
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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ya it is BUT one of my companies offices is out in livermore so maybe i can make a "company" trip out there and drop it off!
thanks man!

any other recommendations?

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 07whiteSTi
i was amazed i was able to stay calm while i was watching my clear coat on my gramlights flake off...

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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lol,thats funny,but at the same time im sorry dude
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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PM ballz.. talk with him about wheels and paint/powder coating.

Sorry about your wheel, Glad you caught it before you had a brake failure. Also make sure to use water on it to help stop the brake fluid from damaging it more.
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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i had the same thing happen on my last car...rockin some wilwoods that sprung a little leak and the clear coat bubbled and just scrubbed right off...luckily they were just some enkeis but i feel your pain.

if the color is still good, any bodyshop can clear it easy

good luck bro
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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I'm having some wheels refinished at Rolling Stock in SF right now. From what I've looked all over the Bay area, their prices are the best and some people say their workmanship is good but I'll report back once I get my wheels back.
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Don't spend that money on fixing those wheels, spend it on my G200 fool

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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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Don't spend that money on fixing those wheels, spend it on my G200 fool

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i will be soon! check yo pm mang

Originally Posted by scoo*B
i had the same thing happen on my last car...rockin some wilwoods that sprung a little leak and the clear coat bubbled and just scrubbed right off...luckily they were just some enkeis but i feel your pain.

if the color is still good, any bodyshop can clear it easy

good luck bro
so lame! i was having the worst day ever that day too, went out to maybe make my self feel better by making my wheels look nice, but NO! sooo lame!

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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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thanks for all the help everyone!
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