mobile rim repair in bay area? (redwood city)

**newbiebimmer** · 06-26-2008, 12:13 PM

Can anyone recommend a great mobile rim repair guy in the bay area? Redwood City?

I have silver bmw rims and another 22" set polished lip that I need repaired from curb rashes.

I used son tran in socal, but I`ve moved up to the bay area

any help please!!

**VroomVroom** · 06-26-2008, 12:17 PM

Youbetcha. Wheels America/FixRim. They have a location in Hayward and offer mobile service as well. I`ve not used them, but have seen their work.

Fixrim.com

**imported_Denzil** · 06-26-2008, 12:35 PM

Know of any in the Gilroy area?

**newbiebimmer** · 06-27-2008, 01:18 AM

Any other suggestions? Fixrim seems expensive at $129/wheel

**VroomVroom** · 06-27-2008, 09:21 AM

I`m sure there are others out there - just keep in mind that you get what you pay for. IMO $129 is fair. You`re talking quality OEM wheels and a 22...you want these things to look right and to balance easily. No offense, but if you were talking about a 14" wheel on a `92 Hyundai, I could see doing some heavy price shopping.

Nonetheless - California Wheels in San Jose might be worth a shot...and might be a better alternative for Denzil as well.

California Wheels

Good luck...

**newbiebimmer** · 06-27-2008, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by VroomVroom

I`m sure there are others out there - just keep in mind that you get what you pay for. IMO $129 is fair. You`re talking quality OEM wheels and a 22...you want these things to look right and to balance easily. No offense, but if you were talking about a 14" wheel on a `92 Hyundai, I could see doing some heavy price shopping.

Nonetheless - California Wheels in San Jose might be worth a shot...and might be a better alternative for Denzil as well.

California Wheels

Good luck...

called them, they charge to take the wheel off, and are $150-$250

I`m having this guy come by tomorrow

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**docrice** · 06-29-2008, 04:40 AM

I live near Hayward and Wheels America (fixrim.com) would be convenient for me. I just need the typical curb rashes fixed on all four wheels. What`s the general turn-around for something like that?

**newbiebimmer** · 07-07-2008, 12:32 AM

Found a mobile guy! $160.. He was awesome..

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L & M Mobile Car Touch Up/Dent and Scratch Removal/ S F Bay area

Tell him Peter with the 550 sent you..

Before..

During

And after

**Mysticcal** · 07-08-2008, 11:09 AM

160 a wheel? or 160 for the whole job? great transistion, I might consider it on 2 wheels I need done

**saboteur** · 07-08-2008, 11:21 PM

What do they do to repair the actual damage before painting? Some kind of filler or is the surface shaved back a bit?

I`m impressed!

**docrice** · 07-09-2008, 04:24 AM

I`m a little uncomfortable with a cover thrown on the paint while the work is being done. Of course, I understand how the wind can pick up overspray and all...

**newbiebimmer** · 07-20-2008, 01:01 AM

$160 for that wheel, although I think I could have negotiated to $125 next time..

Yes some sort of filler.

As for cover, it`s a clean sheet, and I`m glad he did it because of overspray.

**BlueLibby04** · 07-20-2008, 11:02 AM

Maybe Im missing something here, but it would be a heck of a lot easier to remove the wheel and take it where ever the heck you want for him to paint it.

**newbiebimmer** · 07-21-2008, 12:50 AM

"mobile" means i do nothing and he comes to my house, fixes the rim and leaves.

jacking up the car, taking the wheel off, taking it to a rim repair shop, where they have to dismount, fix, remount, balance, and wait usually 2-3 days, pick it up, put it back on my car..

You get the picture. mobile is the way to go..