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jtang
 Post subject: Wheel Repair Shop Needed
PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:53 pm 
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Has anyone gotten wheels repaired around CT? I have a bend on an outer lip :( that I need straightened out. Doesn't need to be 100% perfect, but would like it to be cheap (<100 would be great).

And/or has anyone tried a propane torch, block of wood, and hammer technique?

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SurferD
PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:08 pm 
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I haven't done any backyard repairs myself but ctwheelrepair.com does good work.

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Mike_G
PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:16 pm 
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http://ctwheelrepair.com/
Connecticut wheel repair
Sullivan ave in South Windsor Ct
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Pogo
PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:41 am 
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New England Wheel Repair
9 Craftsman Road
East Windsor, CT
(860) 292-6111

The Wheel Shop
King Spring Road
WinLocks,CT
(860) 623-8442

Have used them both
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Filipe
PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:30 pm 
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Which do you prefer Pogo?

Pm me sir, I live in Windsor! We're too close not to know each other.
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Gregmatic
PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2014 6:43 pm 
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Found a guy in Bedford Hills, NY who does repair out of his father's BMW shop. Will try him out and report back with results, wheel is going in on Mon...
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Gregmatic
PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 10:33 pm 
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Wheel has been dropped off and will be done next week. Guy seems knowledgeable and the shop looks legit (for whatever that's worth :roll: ). Will see how it comes out and will post up my findings.
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Frank T
PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 11:14 pm 
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["...has anyone tried a propane torch, block of wood, and hammer technique?"]

My friend did that back in the 1960s once. He also cut a section of a steel barrel band (which held the steel top onto the steel barrel). I can't remember why he needed the band, but after repeated heatings and beatings, his rim was....'improved'....but not perfect.
Personally, I wouldn't trust my life and the lives of my passengers to any such process. Spend a buck and have a professional do it right. Right?

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Gregmatic
PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2014 11:11 pm 
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Wheel has been repaired on time and to my satisfaction, considering the bend in it this is fairly impressive. Worth the $ and worth my time, I recommend this guy. Some pretty cool cars there too...

G.L.'s Wheel Repair
Graham (845) 625-4243


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Frank T
PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2014 11:31 pm 
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Looks 'round' to me. Where was the damage?

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Gregmatic
PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 9:53 am 
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approx at the 6 o'clock area. You can see some sort of needle dimpling on the lip where he had worked it, I'll be polishing the outer edges so it isn't a big deal
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jtang
PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 1:55 pm 
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How much did that cost you, Greg?

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Filipe
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does he polish aluminum wheels?
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Frank T
PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 7:37 am 
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["does he polish aluminum wheels?"]

Yeah, but it's a lot of work. :lol:

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Gregmatic
PostPosted: Sat May 31, 2014 8:40 am 
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he charges $150 and up depending on damage, this one was $150. Not sure if he polishes them, might want to give him a call and see.
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