TAC Tech => Tires, Brakes & Suspension => Topic started by: boots on July 25, 2021, 07:42:32 PM
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Who is good at redoing the snowflake rims oem 78
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Whats your location. Im in MD and had a company called Allied Wheel Repair Services do the job. 1 day turn around and they did a fantastic job. Cost was something like $120 per wheel. I believe AWRS is a franchise, I have told others this info and their local branch would not do them. If you want to pm I can give you their no. and it may be possible to ship to them, which of course will increase the cost.
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From Indiana What is there number
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I used Texas Trans Ams about 10 years ago. They came out very nice. However, they damaged my original set I sent them during the lathing process but made it right by replacing them with others that they sourced. As a result it took about 4 months to turn it around.
https://texastransam.com/
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pm sent
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Be aware that if they need too much machined from the face, they will look different to stock and the overall pattern distorted. Many have returned mismatched after taking more of a cut one one axis than the rest. The lightest of facing for a dull set of rims and fresh paint is the ideal set of rims to redo, rather than any serious cuts. That doesn't help your question, just rambling.
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I researched this to death in my area. I couldnt get anybody locally to touch them. UPS shipping costs are outrageous In my area. ( $155 to ship my dash to Texas) I went with new repo wheels and couldnt be happier. They look fantastic and I off set the cost by selling my Rally II's and the extra set of snowflakes that needed a redo. About $500 out of pocket for me. I think I bought them from Jegs.
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I researched this to death in my area. I couldnt get anybody locally to touch them. UPS shipping costs are outrageous In my area. ( $155 to ship my dash to Texas) I went with new repo wheels and couldnt be happier. They look fantastic and I off set the cost by selling my Rally II's and the extra set of snowflakes that needed a redo. About $500 out of pocket for me. I think I bought them from Jegs.
I had the same problem when trying to get my wheels restored locally. The common complaint was that these wheels had casting issues that resulted in air pockets in the aluminum. Then when they surfaced the wheel, pits would show up. They would have to fill those pits to make it right which made the job more complicated. However, that being said, there are shops out there that will restore them. But, 9 times out of ten, they won't be local.