996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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:::excellent wheel repair:::

Just a heads up!

I know most people call out a business when they do BAD work, well I think it's
important to call out a company that does GREAT work!

I called this company, last Monday: wheelrepairhouston.com/

Made the appointment for Thursday morning. They guy showed up on time
(Louis), did great work, and was done within an hour.

Total cost: $145. period.

I now have a brand new looking wheel on my 996tt turbo.

Of course, I now realize that I did not take before and after shots.

The damage to the wheel was minor. So minor that I was aware of it before
purchasing the vehicle, and bought it, anyway. Of course, after a few washes, I had become PAINFULLY aware of the rash, and could take it, no
more!

Louis even took out a couple of other nicks and scratches that I had paid
little attention to. Only bad part is, the rest of my wheels don't look as good!

Anyway, if you are in houston, and need excellent wheel repair, these are the guys to call!
 

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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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What did he fix? Curb rash? How did he fix it?
 
Old Nov 2, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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The damage to the wheel was minor. So minor that I was aware of it before
purchasing the vehicle, and bought it, anyway. Of course, after a few washes, I had become PAINFULLY aware of the rash, and could take it, no
more!

It was a minor curb rash.

He used an air-powered polisher that polished the rash out. Did the same for all
the minor nicks and scratches. He then re-sprayed the polished out parts. Sprayed clear on the wheel, then let it dry.

He then put the tire back on and put the whole thing back on the car.
He asked that I let the whole thing sit for about 45 minutes.

Now it looks great!
 
Old Nov 2, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Frank dont forget they took your other wheels to get Powder coated also =)
 
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Nice. I'll have to use them for my next curb rash. Hopefully never...
 
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That's true!

I bought those rims that MSCayman had for sale. I had them powdercoated gloss black. Louis took them with him when he was done repairing the wheel.

They called me the next afternoon, saying that the wheels were on their way to my house! I couldn't believe it.

I had to hurry home to pay the guy when he showed up! $145 per wheel. So,
I purchased the wheels for $850, paid $580 to have them powdercoated. So,
for $1430 complete set of perfect rims, colored to my specs, for less than Porsche wants for a single wheel!

I'm a little psyched!
 
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