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W1CK3D
04-04-2007, 02:02 PM
Ok, so here's the situation.
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/117321-19-07_00034-med.JPG
First off I know I need to drop it, its on the list.
Now that thats outta the way I've got VZ wheels on the car, and last summer I made the mistake of letting the GF drive and she (of course) curbed the wheels. [headbang] Anyways, damage done and its really not too bad, just scraped the paint off and chewed up the edge a bit. I filled in the spots with putty and sanded them smooth. After doing a bit of searching I placed an order for a can of Wurth spray paint with the idea I'll do the refinish myself for next to nothing. Nope, aparently they've recalled all cans because of a nozzle clogging issue or something [confused] From what I'm told they expect the paint to be available in a month and a half or so. Problem is that the wheels I've got on now are stockers wrapped in Blizzacks so I want to get my summer wheels on ASAP. My question to you, AZ is do I wait for the paint to be available again and do it the cheap way or get them professionally redone? I'm a broke college kid so the cheaper the better, but I also don't want to wait for a month and a half. Has anyone gotten wheels repainted? What kind of money are we talking?

Now, the real question. If I was to get them repainted what would look good? I was thinking like a charcoal...anyone got other ideas?

KryptoniK01
04-04-2007, 02:19 PM
I've had wheels refinished before and they did an excellent job - as good as new. Just make sure you do some reasearch on your local refinishing companies before you go ahead with the process.

One thing to keep in mind is that its very tough to EXACTLY match wheel paint. For example, if your only getting a single wheel refinished make sure they will guarantee it will match otherwise you might get stuck with a wheel thats a shade lighter or darker than the rest of the set.

I'm up in Canada so the price is off a bit but I paid about $125 a wheel.

Hope this helps

W1CK3D
04-08-2007, 06:44 PM
Anyone have any other ideas on a color I should consider for my BBS's? I'm gonna get some quotes as far as $$$ for the job this week, but I'm really considering it...

EUROTEK//S4
04-08-2007, 07:10 PM
Wheels America in Arlington Heights charges $130 a wheel....

W1CK3D
04-09-2007, 08:23 AM
Wheels America in Arlington Heights charges $130 a wheel....

Hmm good to know. I gotta do something about these wheels they're driving me crazy

W1CK3D
04-10-2007, 05:19 PM
Ok any thoughts on a wheel color similar to this?
http://gallery.hartmannwheels.com/d/5538-2/B5_S4_DTM7_Grey.jpg

RedRocketS4
07-17-2007, 10:48 AM
I had a similar situation. Except I was teaching my g/f to drive a stick and then SLAM!!! right into a curb. I cried a little... luckily still stock rims. anyway, if you're a do-it-yourselfer...

http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/Misc/audiworld.com_WheelScuffRepair.pdf

mikeyvuitton
07-17-2007, 08:21 PM
oem RS4 is sooo hot.