Refinishing Wheels

[my996]

I thought about refinishing my own wheels. I saw this paint. What do you think?

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/wus-892181.html

[Loren]

I think that is the right stuff but my understanding is that the silver is covered with a few coats of clear. Have a look at NASA Racer Pete's DIY repair here

[Tool Pants]

Pelican Parts also says they cannot get the Wurth silver paint. They are now selling the Einszett paint just like Autopia. They say it is the identical color as Wurth but I have no personal experience.

[firewired]

For 30 bucks extra I think it is worth it to have it done professionally. I had a little curb rash on my 19 inch rims touched up on my M3. Could even find it afterwards. Guy I use warranties his work for 5 years.

[my996]

From where?

[firewired]

Granted everywhere is different, I initially got the name of the guy that my BWM dealer sub-contracts to do their wheels. I used him on my M3's polished aluminum rims, on my wife's car, and have had several friends use the same guy all with amazing results. I have come to find out that essentially all the high end dealerships (Porsche, BMW, Mercedes. Lexus) use the same guy / service. Only difference is that if you call him directly you don't get slapped with the surcharge that the dealership charges you.

I just thought that it was worth it to have a wheel done flawlessly and pay $50, rather than pay $20 for supplies and do a potentially not quite so perfect job. If I lived somewhere else I would check with more discriminating dealerships and see who they use. Also the guy in my area belongs to a franchise which is in a lot of states they have a web site to see who is in your area: http://www.mobilewheelrepair.com/locations.htm . Hope this helps.