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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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www.thewheelpro.com 1-888-659-8232

The Wheel Pro recently fixed some curbage on a wheel at a very reasonable price and did it the same day while I waited and he didn't even need to dismount the wheel. Brian is the owner and he did an excellent job and unlike those rude mouth breathers at Ye Olde Wheel Shop, he was easy to deal with, courteous, and professional.

Best of all, he's located in Dulles/Sterling, he's mobile, and he can meet you at your house. Just thought I'd give a free plug to someone who did a great job and for the benefit of those who don't feel like driving all the way to Elkridge just to have to work and wait by Ye Olde Wheel Shop's schedule.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Hey sounds like a good guy! I have some wheel repair work in mind as well! Do you think he'll come out to Maryland?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bb1314
Hey sounds like a good guy! I have some wheel repair work in mind as well! Do you think he'll come out to Maryland?
It doesn't hurt to ask but Columbia's is a bit far from Dulles but again, the worst he can say is no.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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I actually work in Tysons Corner area. Hmm I wonder if he can do a one day job on repainting a set of wheels.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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I actually work in Tysons Corner area. Hmm I wonder if he can do a one day job on repainting a set of wheels.
Man, you have a heckuva commute.

Again, my repair only involved a 3-4 inch rash along the lip which he took care of in a hour or two without dismounting the wheel. As to repainting a set (4?) of wheels, I'm not certain he could get that done in a day but you could ask.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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Is this a guy in a box van with a couple cans of spray paint?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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^ LOL I used to know a guy named Ken (Viet dude with a blue STI) that had a van and did body work! Shadddyyyyy
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bb1314
^ LOL I used to know a guy named Ken (Viet dude with a blue STI) that had a van and did body work! Shadddyyyyy
My point exactly, my neighbor had one of these "mobile" repair guys fix his 1 year old TL and it looks like ****. There's something to be said about getting it fixed right the first time. I'm always sketched out when I see those guys posting up in dealer lots with a stack of newspapers, roll of painters tape, and enough krylon to make Jackson Pollock look like a little *****.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by djParis
My point exactly, my neighbor had one of these "mobile" repair guys fix his 1 year old TL and it looks like ****. There's something to be said about getting it fixed right the first time. I'm always sketched out when I see those guys posting up in dealer lots with a stack of newspapers, roll of painters tape, and enough krylon to make Jackson Pollock look like a little *****.
He does have a van so that's how he is mobile but I can only testify to my experience and he did an excellent job for me.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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do you have any before/after pics of his work?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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do you have any before/after pics of his work?
For me, nope, I hated my curbage and it never occurred to me to take a picture of it.

I have his business card/brochure and it shows some B&A pics (who knows if he was the one who really repaired the wheels but whatever) so I'll see if I could scan and post it.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bb1314
^ LOL I used to know a guy named Ken (Viet dude with a blue STI) that had a van and did body work! Shadddyyyyy
Asian guys in general = shady. Can't trust em.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Ill still stick with the YE OLD WHEEL SHOP as i know the owners son and they do top quality work.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by superchargedg
Ill still stick with the YE OLD WHEEL SHOP as i know the owners son and they do top quality work.
+1 Dans a good guy and their painter knows his chit! They did an awesome job for me so I would stick with YOWS.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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YOWS does paint as well?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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^ I thought they did total refinishing, but not 100% sure on that
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 04:00 AM
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YOWS does refinishing, paint, polishing, customizing, everything other than chrome.

LMAO @ this thread
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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i had one of my extra wheels repaired there a while ago, after it was finished I couldnt find the damage. amazing work. ye old wheel shop.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by abui01
Asian guys in general = shady. Can't trust em.
^ Speaks the troof, this one does...
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