Wheel repair day!!!

[TCHUN003]

When: Dec 8th
Location: 12645 beach blvd. Stanton, Ca
9AM

PM me your name and numbers!
1. MilesM-1wheel
2. Warren S.-1 wheel
3. misterjj2u-4 wheels
4. Ddun-3 wheels
5. Jameloka-2wheels
6. TCHUN003-2wheels
7. srsycott-1 wheel
8. Pat_McGroin-1 wheel

[Barvel]

ARGH!!!

I just saw this.

[Warren S]

Nov 16.

[Pat_McGroin]

Any day is fine with me, just wanna get my wheel repaired already!!

[TCHUN003]

Ok guys, I want to get at least 6 wheels to get this going. Two of mine need to be repaired, can u guys also list how many of your wheeks need to be repaired?

[Pat_McGroin]

I only have one but it's pretty bad, should count for two :/

[Warren S]

Only one for me, curb rash.

[TCHUN003]

Okay...
1. Me: 2 wheels
2. Warren S: 1 wheel
3. Pat McGroin: 1 Wheel
4. Barvel??
5. Jameloka: 2 wheels
6. AK47 depending on the date

[S4L3G3ND1617]

I have 1 to be fixed


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[B7A4WD]

How much is the cost?

[ddun]

I have 2 for sure possibly all of 4 I'd have to inspect.

I'm only available on mon/wed/fri

I can make the 16th after 6pm

[TCHUN003]

cost is $50-100...okay guys so how does Wednesday the 20th sound?

[Warren S]

Not feeling it for Wed. the 20th, can't get out from work that day. Still Nov. 16th for me.

[ddun]

What about any Sundays? Seems like a conflict for weekdays, I can't do Saturdays. If general consensus is the 16th i can just go to son on my own

[S4L3G3ND1617]

What time on the 20th?


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[El Jefe Libano]

Thanks Tchun for letting me know. I am in for at least 2 wheels, curb rash. The 16th works best for me, or any weekend.

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[sirsycott]

i'm good with wenseday the 20th as long as it's after 5pm
i need 1 wheel for a small minor rash

[El Jefe Libano]

Have we picked a certain date?


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[TCHUN003]

Alright guys, sounds like most ppl want a weekend/Sunday. What does everyone think about December 8th?

[Warren S]

Dec. 8th sounds good with me.

[El Jefe Libano]

December 8 works perfect for me as well.


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[TCHUN003]

Okay, let's make it Dec 8th!! Setting the date with Son Tran!!! Excited to meet you guys and see your cars

[S4L3G3ND1617]

Dec. 8th works for me too


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[ddun]

Awesome I can do Dec. 8th too

[DisBeAliG]

Please update once you have a time and place figured out. Might look to get a wheel fixed on my Merc.

[El Jefe Libano]

Awesome! December 8th it is!


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[misterjj2u]

Dec 8 works for me. Still somewhere in Anaheim?

[soslower]

isn't that his normal rate to fix wheels? $50-$100?

[TCHUN003]

If that's his normal rate, it'll b cheaper. Ill update witg specifics Tuesday or wednesday.

[TCHUN003]

updated!

[doowopaudi]

add me to the list, if possible. Just scraped right now. Argh!

Curb rash on front right wheel. sucks.

I am down for the 8th of dec, but any sunday works for me.

Also, what time??

[TCHUN003]

9AM GUYS!!

[B7Joe]

I'm in.

1. Me: 2 wheels
2. Warren S: 1 wheel
3. Pat McGroin: 1 Wheel
4. Barvel??
5. Jameloka: 2 wheels
6. AK47 depending on the date
7. B7joe: 1 Wheel

[TCHUN003]

B7Joe-1 wheel
Warren S.-1 wheel
misterjj2u-1 wheel?
Ddun-3 wheels
Jameloka-2wheels
TCHUN003-2wheels
srsycott-1 wheel

[El Jefe Libano]

Awesome, can't wait!


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[S4L3G3ND1617]

I'm in for 1 maybe 2...


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[misterjj2u]

Let me check--mine are bad--might need all 4!

[misterjj2u]

Put me down for 4

[oildrpr]

can I get in for 9/10am that day? i'm available early in the day, but not later. I need one wheel edge cleaned up and new white paint blended in. about 4" in length.. an aluminum barrel.

Let me know..

[B7Joe]

can I get in for 9/10am that day? i'm available early in the day, but not later. I need one wheel edge cleaned up and new white paint blended in. about 4" in length.. an aluminum barrel.

Let me know..

Good point, so is it essentially first come, first served? Thanks!

[doowopaudi]

My recommendation is for you guys to arrive early. I recently got one wheel repaired by him and I was the first one there in the empty parking lot. In case you've never been there, it's a ghost town of a city and the parking lot belongs to a closed down wheel/electronics warehouse. You'll be doing business outside the closed building in the parking stalls. It's a fairly nice city, just very small and quite empty. Anyhow, I got there at 9am and no one was there. By the time Son arrived around 10:15, there were 3 cars that arrived after me. I went first and was out of there in and hour. He was done in 45 min, but I waited 15 min to let the paint dry. I say get there early and get something to eat before you get there so you don't lose your place finding something to eat in that ghost town. I went and grabbed something to eat once he began working on my car. There's a pollo loco across the street and a few other places (Denny's, Wendy's, etc).

[B7Joe]

My recommendation is for you guys to arrive early. I recently got one wheel repaired by him and I was the first one there in the empty parking lot. In case you've never been there, it's a ghost town of a city and the parking lot belongs to a closed down wheel/electronics warehouse. You'll be doing business outside the closed building in the parking stalls. It's a fairly nice city, just very small and quite empty. Anyhow, I got there at 9am and no one was there. By the time Son arrived around 10:15, there were 3 cars that arrived after me. I went first and was out of there in and hour. He was done in 45 min, but I waited 15 min to let the paint dry. I say get there early and get something to eat before you get there so you don't lose your place finding something to eat in that ghost town. I went and grabbed something to eat once he began working on my car. There's a pollo loco across the street and a few other places (Denny's, Wendy's, etc).

Thanks for the advice buddy. Yeah, I will do that.

[ddun]

Super auto bacs? That place been closed for awhile, but I always see cars there, it was wheel repair days this whole time!

[itsmatt33]

we should turn this in a mini GTG

[itsmatt33]

i will most likely be there jsut to chill since i know son pretty well from setting a few of these up myself

[TCHUN003]

From AK47: "I noticed the way Son works on wheels is by type - so the more complex the work (mostly the color matching), the longer it'll take. I remember Glyn's rims were the fastest - just polished alloy, so no color. I also noticed he did similar color wheels simultaneously...prep one, then work on the other, then alternate. I'm not sure if any of this is actually the way he does things, but that's how it looked like to me. Anyway, just thought I'd mention it in case you want to have a more ordered way of scheduling the work."

Can everyone post the color/finish of the wheels you guys are getting repaired so maybe we can get more organization?

[sirsycott]

From AK47: "I noticed the way Son works on wheels is by type - so the more complex the work (mostly the color matching), the longer it'll take. I remember Glyn's rims were the fastest - just polished alloy, so no color. I also noticed he did similar color wheels simultaneously...prep one, then work on the other, then alternate. I'm not sure if any of this is actually the way he does things, but that's how it looked like to me. Anyway, just thought I'd mention it in case you want to have a more ordered way of scheduling the work."

Can everyone post the color/finish of the wheels you guys are getting repaired so maybe we can get more organization?

OEM 19inch peelers, oem silver color?

[B7Joe]

Edit... :(

[ddun]

HRE brushed aluminum with clear coat

I can bring my vagcom if anyone needs it

[TCHUN003]

Ok, mine are RS5 reps so they are not painted, so it'll probably be done at the same time as yours ddun.

and sirsycott and B7Joe's will be done together as well. Once we get info on all the wheels, we can set estimated times

[El Jefe Libano]

OEM Silver color as well.

[misterjj2u]

Correction: 3 wheels. 19", S6 Peelers, OEM silver

[B7Joe]

Ok, mine are RS5 reps so they are not painted, so it'll probably be done at the same time as yours ddun.

and sirsycott and B7Joe's will be done together as well. Once we get info on all the wheels, we can set estimated times

Unfortunately, I am out. Something has come up that day and I won't be able to make the trek to the OC and be back in time. Sorry! :(

[Warren S]

Can everyone post the color/finish of the wheels you guys are getting repaired so maybe we can get more organization?

Here's mine...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a3cf04b3127ccef4e7675007f800000030O10CZtmzVw3cMQ e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00108785660320131126023713788.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

[TCHUN003]

Wow, looks like most of u guys have oem silver so u guys can all come at the same time....and no problemo joe

[JD6]

I've been waiting on one of these (thanks matt! [mad] )

I should be able to make it. Count me as a maybe. All 4 - Sunken Treasure. Son will have fun with my wheels ha

[TCHUN003]

Ok JD6, if you go, you're probably going to be last due to the color of your wheel

[JD6]

Ok JD6, if you go, you're probably going to be last due to the color of your wheel

Different reason, same outcome. JP! No worries.

[Pat_McGroin]

My wheels are more of a grey/titanium color.

Don't worry JD, my wheel is ***ked, I'm not even sure if Son can repair something this damaged. :/

[TCHUN003]

I hear Son is a magician with wheels, so there's hope lol

[itsmatt33]

I've been waiting on one of these (thanks matt! [mad] )

I should be able to make it. Count me as a maybe. All 4 - Sunken Treasure. Son will have fun with my wheels ha

what is funny is that he has done your wheels before....LOL

[S4L3G3ND1617]

Machine finished BLQ....I also have a 18" RS4 wheel that needs full paint (OEM silver), Can Son paint a whole wheel or does he only do touch ups?

[itsmatt33]

Machine finished BLQ....I also have a 18" RS4 wheel that needs full paint (OEM silver), Can Son paint a whole wheel or does he only do touch ups?

he does whole wheel

[itsmatt33]

to the OP, in my experience organizing these things with Son it would be best for you to get that list finalized. Including what color and how many wheels. If they are multiple wheels with the same finish (i.e. vmr wheels in hyper silver) i suggest they be done at the same time. it is imperative that he gets to the wheels before the sun starts setting because you'll need at least an hour for them to dry so that the paint doesn't run.

I am trying my best to be there (i have my LSAT this saturday and that is my primary focus and the reason why i did not organize this wheel repair day), if i make it i can help you organize this thing as it seems a good amount of people are gonna show.

But again we should definitely turn this into a mini GTG, it has been a while since the socal group met up

[krick]

I'm interested but I've never been to one of these so it would be great if anyone who has done this before could answer a few questions.

-If I have only 1 wheel (OEM-silver) with minor/small curb rash, how long would I have to allow for (including drying time) assuming that I got there at 9am - 1hr, 2hrs, more?

-Doe he take the wheels off the car?

-Is there any particular prep that you're supposed to do in advance to the wheel?

Thanks to all.

[itsmatt33]

wheels are done on or off car with or without tires, it doesnt matter. you should only need 2 hours or less (his work will only be about 20 mins on your wheel)

[itsmatt33]

EVERYONE PLEASE MAKE THIS EASY BY CLEANING YOUR WHEELS AS BEST AS YOU CAN BEFORE YOU ARRIVE,
son normally cleans them before he works but if they are already 90% clean (obviously gonna get a little dirty on the way there) it will save him and you all lots of time.

[krick]

Thanks to all. I may come down with two cars (A6 - minor rash on 1 OEM silver wheel and Q7 - significant rash on all 4 OEM 2 tone wheels). Will confirm in the next day or two once I know my schedule for Sun.

[TCHUN003]

BUMP for this Sunday!

[El Jefe Libano]

See you all then!


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[MilesM]

I have a relative in on this, so just put my username I guess.

I may go with him so just note my number for now- 8183126536

Two wheels, VMR matte black

edit: he's got a bmw so play nice [rolleyes]

[TCHUN003]

Alrighty Miles, see you there....

And yes guys, as Matt said, try to wash your wheels at least before arriving. It's supposed to rain on Saturday, so do what you can. I'm most likely just going to wash my wheels Sunday before I head over.

[TCHUN003]

Dax, you're going to be first since you don't require any paint. Guys with Silver paint will be next so you guys can arrive around 10:30-11. Guys with other colors ie black/gunmetal etc can arrive a little later, I'd say around 2-3, but I'm not certain. Shoot me a text on Sunday for more accurate times.

[itsmatt33]

i spoke to Son and he will have his new assistant there which should make this a lot smoother, BUT AGAIN WASH YOUR WHEELS BEFORE YOU COME

[itsmatt33]

and if you cant bring a bucket and wash them there while you wait for your turn

[krick]

Dax, you're going to be first since you don't require any paint. Guys with Silver paint will be next so you guys can arrive around 10:30-11. Guys with other colors ie black/gunmetal etc can arrive a little later, I'd say around 2-3, but I'm not certain. Shoot me a text on Sunday for more accurate times.

I can't bring both cars down so it's either my A6 (minor rash on 1 OEM silver wheel) or my wife's Q7 (significant rash on all 4 OEM 2 tone silver/grey wheels). I'd prefer to bring the Q7 as it's in worse shape, but are you saying that even if I came down with it in the morning, Sun probably wouldn't get to it until the afternoon because of the 2 tone silver/grey? If so, then I'll bring my A6 down instead.

[MilesM]

Planning on getting there at 10ish

[ddun]

Dax, you're going to be first since you don't require any paint. Guys with Silver paint will be next so you guys can arrive around 10:30-11. Guys with other colors ie black/gunmetal etc can arrive a little later, I'd say around 2-3, but I'm not certain. Shoot me a text on Sunday for more accurate times.

Alright will be there early, see you guys sunday

[TCHUN003]

Sent u a pm krick
See u guys tomorrow

[mexiricer]

Is it too late to join in? I have curb rash in several of my rims and minor scuffs on a few spokes. They are USPs w/ original paint (as far as i know lol). Do I need to send you pics of my wheels so you have a better idea? Really want to go but don't want to mess up your rotations hehe.

[mexiricer]

Son definitely got some skills. He revived my USPs!

[itsmatt33]

well.......how was it? you ******s are welcome for introducing this man to our community! :p

[MilesM]

My cousin's happy, as I figured he would be.

Took a bit longer than the last time I did a meet with Son, but the same good quality result. Thanks for setting it up!

[TCHUN003]

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae83/tommychung/IMG_20131209_080559_zps4e097f64.jpg

[ddun]

Yeah son got some serious skills those rashes disappeared before our eyes.

How'd yours turn out Thomas, those things were curbed!

[krick]

Thanks to Thomas for organizing. This was my first time seeing Son in action and it was pretty cool watching him doing his thing on a variety of different wheels.

[Warren S]

Thanks Thomas for setting this up! Son's work is highly recommended. I'll let the pictures do the talking...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a3cf04b3127ccef4e7675007f800000030O10CZtmzVw3cMQ e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00108785660320131126023713788.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/
BEFORE

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a3cc29b3127ccef484df2b5d2e00000040O10CZtmzVw3cMQ e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00108785660320131209043616889.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/
AFTER

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a3cc29b3127ccef484c5365d3e00000040O10CZtmzVw3cMQ e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00108785660320131209043618397.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/
CLOSEUP...at 9 o'clock, you can even see where a chunk of sidewall rubber got scraped off, but the rim looks OEM perfect.

[TCHUN003]

Don't know how he does it. Anyways, mine turned out great. It's not really possible to get mine back to the way they were since they are machine finished and there's no way you could recreate that by hand, but he did better than I expected. It looks great and I'm not embarrassed to be in my car anymore haha. Yup, wheels were pretty bad!

[S4L3G3ND1617]

Yeah thanks Thomas for setting this up. My wheels are perfect!

[TCHUN003]

No problem, pleasure meeting all you guys!

[doowopaudi]

It's not really possible to get mine back to the way they were since they are machine finished and there's no way you could recreate that by hand, but he did better than I expected.

I thought I was the only one who noticed that. When I got home and washed my car some time after, I couldn't tell you where the damage was if you asked me to point it out, but as I dried my wheels (I use blue shop towels), I could tell right away where the rash was. The thing is, when he's color matching, he sprays about 180 degrees of the wheel and it has a different sound when i'm drying that part of the wheel. It has the same sound like if you were to rub the blue shop towel on dry cardboard, but when I am drying the non-repaired part of the wheel, it sounds much quieter.

Either way, I'm happy with the results and no one else will know what happened just by looking at the wheels.

[TCHUN003]

What wheels do you have?

[Lloydeezy E]

Awww man I missed out (my fault for being away from the forums for a while).

I heard Son does amazing work and I had scheduled an appointment with him sometime back (but it fell through and I never got around to rescheduling), but based off the pics and reviews I should get off my ass and get this done. lol

[doowopaudi]

What wheels do you have?

OEM A5 hyper silver peelers

[oc-drop]

i'll need to hit up the next one [wrench]