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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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hey guys anyone know a wheel/rim repair place that can repair a magnesium made wheel? i busted one of my wheels and i cant seem to find a place that repairs magnesium wheels...

anywhere in socal.. ??
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Talk to Eli @ fastforward wheels:

http://www.fastforwardwheels.com/

He has experience with alot of materials and finishes.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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http://rbwheels.com/

very very very cheap.. did a great job too..
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by waizzz
Talk to Eli @ fastforward wheels:

http://www.fastforwardwheels.com/

He has experience with alot of materials and finishes.

just talked to him...going to see what he can do with the wheel...will keep you posted...thnx for the link bro
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tsGeekzStylez
http://rbwheels.com/

very very very cheap.. did a great job too..

thnx for the info bro...i will see if Eli can fix it if not i will try them next
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Try City Tire in South Gate. Ask for Bryan
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Took the wheel to Eli. He told me i will have it by Fri..Lets see how it comes out.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliBoy
Took the wheel to Eli. He told me i will have it by Fri..Lets see how it comes out.
Nice!!

He's repaired a wheel for me and also painted my Nismo's. I've daily driven the Nismo's for well over a year and the paint is still perfect.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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if you want wet paint go with fast forward. if you wanna go PC go with RB or Rainbow.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by theabstractone
if you want wet paint go with fast forward. if you wanna go PC go with RB or Rainbow.

can you elaborate on this? what do you mean by "wet paint" ?? this wheel is for my Maserati so i want to make sure it comes out good...
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliBoy
can you elaborate on this? what do you mean by "wet paint" ?? this wheel is for my Maserati so i want to make sure it comes out good...
That doesn't make any sense, don't bother entertaining it.

Eli does not powder coat wheels because the wheels can get lose their structural integrity during the process, he paints them instead.

That being said, he can paint them gloss black or "wet" or flat or pink or green or red, etc, etc.

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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by waizzz
That doesn't make any sense, don't bother entertaining it.

Eli does not powder coat wheels because the wheels can get lose their structural integrity during the process, he paints them instead.

That being said, he can paint them gloss black or "wet" or flat or pink or green or red, etc, etc.
lol, i know waizzz im the one that referred you to them. how are you? this is Greg.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by theabstractone
lol, i know waizzz im the one that referred you to them. how are you? this is Greg.


I'm a dumbass.

I should have known it was you, my bad Greg
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Originally Posted by waizzz


I'm a dumbass.

I should have known it was you, my bad Greg
its all good bro! hows serf and ivan doing? lost serfs number when i got a new phone. hows the z?
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by theabstractone
its all good bro! hows serf and ivan doing? lost serfs number when i got a new phone. hows the z?
Everything is good man, just trying to keep her looking good while dodging objects on the freeway everyday. LOL

Serf and Ivan are good, they just picked up some new wheels that they will eventually be taking to Eli but I won't spoil the surprise.

Hope all is well with you, I saw the new setup in the aggressive offset thread, it looks pretty crazy!!
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by waizzz
Everything is good man, just trying to keep her looking good while dodging objects on the freeway everyday. LOL

Serf and Ivan are good, they just picked up some new wheels that they will eventually be taking to Eli but I won't spoil the surprise.

Hope all is well with you, I saw the new setup in the aggressive offset thread, it looks pretty crazy!!
for sure well let them know i said whats up. haha thanks, i got alot of work to do before those wheels are ready, but the process should be fun. well take care man, maybe i'll see you around when my car is nice enough to show up at the meets.

OP sorry for the thread jack, Eli is a good guy and will take care of you for sure.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Hmmm...That's interesting, Iforged powdercoat their clearcoat on their rims...



Originally Posted by waizzz
That doesn't make any sense, don't bother entertaining it.

Eli does not powder coat wheels because the wheels can get lose their structural integrity during the process, he paints them instead.

That being said, he can paint them gloss black or "wet" or flat or pink or green or red, etc, etc.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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i was recommended to this place they look pretty legit

http://www.fastforwardwheels.com/
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 350z006
Hmmm...That's interesting, Iforged powdercoat their clearcoat on their rims...

It has more to do with the 'baking process' than the paint itself.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 08:19 AM
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Well tomorrow is the day...lets see what happens..my rim was in BAD condition ...
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