Second vote for Wheel Collision Center (archive)

I had the basketweaves from my iX refinished and straightened at Wheel Collision Center in January. The difference was absolutely phenomenal -- they came out looking even better than the unused spare that I had. Total cost, including delivery, and re-mounting and balancing of my tires was $550. (A bargain when you consider that one new iX alloy costs more than $500 from a dealer)

I had considered tackling the job myself, but the thought of properly prepping the wheels seemed like it would take a HUGE amount of time.

My $.02
-Drew Zacharda
'90 535i 5-speed
'94 530iT
'89 325iX for sale

: I had the ACSchnitzers which I bought from Nuno refinished by Wheel Collision Center and they did a fabulous job. I went out to Bath,Pa myself to speak with them and drop off the wheels and I saw a number of examples of their work on various styles. They were very helpful and informative. This is not cheap but it made the guys at work drop their jaws when they saw them on the car. Thanks Nuno. I'll make a trip down to show them to you soon.
: Wheel Collision Center
: www.wheelcollision.com
: 1-800-292-7467:
: : On the unofficial bmw web page, I saw some posts where they cleaned, sanded(340 grit)and sprayed wurth silver on the wheels followed by a clear. They reported like new results. Although my wheels are in good shape there are places toward the center of the rim where it looks as though they aren't painted all the way or over the years the brake dust has eaten the paint away revealing touches of the white primer and a rough surface area. You don't notice it unless you are cleaning the wheels, basketweaves, it's a daily job. So now my intrest is peaked and curious to know if the results are "like new". Any tips or suggestions?
: : Jr
: : '89 535 iA
: : (basketweaves are a fadin')

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