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  1. Semi-n00b
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    06-05-2012 03:32 AM #1
    Aloha!

    Anyone know of a one stop wheel shop? I've heard of polishing at titanium, painting at osung, repairs at awrs, and powder coating at hi tech or mekelas. Is there a place that does it all?

    For BBS RG one piece wheels. Needs polished lips and painted centers. I wanted to powder coat, but part of the center assembly/cap might not be metal. When I asked bbs usa if that assembly comes apart they said no, so I guess it can't go in the oven. So if there are some bbs wheel experts out there, please let me know. Plus that center nut might be beyond saving, might have to get new center assemblies.

    Thanks! I hardly post, did some searching and couldn't really find anything specific. If anyone has some refinished one piece wheels (polished lip) with some pics too that'd be great!

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    06-05-2012 05:48 AM #2
    nope, most places sell, repair, or such.for things they don't do, they send the wheels out or point you in the right direction.



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    06-05-2012 07:51 AM #3
    Bummer, thanks tho!

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    06-05-2012 02:03 PM #4
    Titanium does polishing, powdercoating, painting and wheel repair... not all in house, but does it really matter who does it if the turn around is only 3-5 days?... they repaired one of my 24's on my old Yukon and powdercoated some pieces for my Evo X

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    06-05-2012 02:58 PM #5
    Cool thanks! I heard they moved? Their website says pearl city, but are they somewhere in waipahu?

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    06-05-2012 04:07 PM #6
    Last time I was there.... December... they were in the Pearl City Industrial area

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    06-05-2012 05:03 PM #7
    Ok ill check them out. Come to think of it, the Hawaii forums I've read on titanium were pretty old. Lol

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    06-08-2012 06:46 PM #8
    they do great work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by frechem View Post
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    06-08-2012 10:34 PM #9
    [QUOTE=Vegeta Gti;77737897]they do great work.[/QUOTE

    No comment.
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    06-09-2012 08:12 AM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by vdub4lyf View Post
    No comment.
    Uh oh! Any suggestions? Suggestions aren't comments. Hahaha! If can.

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    06-09-2012 02:31 PM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by rasibert View Post
    Uh oh! Any suggestions? Suggestions aren't comments. Hahaha! If can.
    Check your inbox message.

    Go to Craigslist under AUTO PARTS search wheel polishing.
    You can try titanium it's your money
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    06-09-2012 03:50 PM #12
    When I went to them, they weren't in pearl city anymore. They moved to a better location, im surprised they havent updated their location yet.
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    06-09-2012 08:41 PM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by Thai-assasin View Post
    When I went to them, they weren't in pearl city anymore. They moved to a better location, im surprised they havent updated their location yet.
    What does that tell you.

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    06-09-2012 09:36 PM #14
    Thanks everyone for the feedback!

    So I'm going to thread jack my own thread! LOL!

    Noob question: Will the strut/shock get closer to the wheel after installing DG springs? I know it's only a minimal drop, but it's pretty close. I did a test fit today and had to squeeze my finger in there to take the pic.



    Rears are 18x9 et50

    I know I can have the springs installed and then check, but I kind of want to order the lug bolts already. So spacer? 3mm? 5mm? or no need?

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    06-09-2012 09:40 PM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by vdub4lyf View Post
    Check your inbox message.

    Go to Craigslist under AUTO PARTS search wheel polishing.
    You can try titanium it's your money
    Ya I seen that guy on the West side, right? It says something about call and I'll see if I can help. All those pics look legit!

    Quote Originally Posted by vdub4lyf View Post
    What does that tell you.


    Replied. MAHALO!

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    06-09-2012 11:58 PM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by rasibert View Post
    Thanks everyone for the feedback!

    So I'm going to thread jack my own thread! LOL!

    Noob question: Will the strut/shock get closer to the wheel after installing DG springs? I know it's only a minimal drop, but it's pretty close. I did a test fit today and had to squeeze my finger in there to take the pic.



    Rears are 18x9 et50

    I know I can have the springs installed and then check, but I kind of want to order the lug bolts already. So spacer? 3mm? 5mm? or no need?

    Aw crap, I seem to always fail at uploading images. I put the image to Google docs and copy the url from there. Hasn't ever worked.

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    06-10-2012 06:12 AM #17


    Ok that's funny, it works in Chrome, but not in Explorer. Here's another pic anyways.

  18. 06-17-2012 12:16 PM #18
    They are located in pearl city industrial behind the body shop. I think it's innovative auto body

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    06-17-2012 06:24 PM #19
    Quote Originally Posted by brokesvagon View Post
    They are located in pearl city industrial behind the body shop. I think it's innovative auto body
    Thanks! Have you used them? I'm getting some mixed reviews.

    Almost going to bite the bullet and do it myself... Nah, I'm way too busy.

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