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DNeinstadt
08-02-2004, 01:46 PM
Got a Chrome wheel that is PITTING, (NOT curb rash). Anyone got any suggestions on how/where to get it fixed before it's too late?

Dan
Retics4me
08-02-2004, 03:50 PM
My old wheels did this and I tried everything . Is this on your Mystic?
Dustin
08-02-2004, 03:50 PM
I've been told that there is a place in Roseville that fixes rims that are pitted, and also will chrome wheels too.
But, i have no clue what the name is of the company. Maybe try calling up Tires Plus in RV, and see if they are aware of a place that does this work.

~Dustin
DNeinstadt
08-02-2004, 03:51 PM
Originally posted by Dustin
I've been told that there is a place in Roseville that fixes rims that are pitted, and also will chrome wheels too.
But, i have no clue what the name is of the company. Maybe try calling up Tires Plus in RV, and see if they are aware of a place that does this work.

~Dustin

Good work Dr. Watson! I'll check with TP and see if they have a clue.

(I work in Roseville, would be SWEET!)

Dan
Retics4me
08-02-2004, 03:59 PM
That would be really cool if you could find out the name of the place:grin:
SSHFTY1
08-03-2004, 03:03 AM
How and why would that be happening, and what does it look like so I can tell?
Blackcoog
08-03-2004, 05:04 PM
Usually happens because salt eats away at the metal, but you keep your cars pretty clean Dan so I have no idea whats up with that. I'm guessing its your 01 cobra rims? If they ever saw winter that might be why. Just keep them clean in the winter and they shouldn't pit.
lightningboy00
08-03-2004, 10:26 PM
i talked to a guy at work today whose company repairs all wheel problems as well as selling new ones. The company name was transwheel. Thats all i got, no card or anything.
SSHFTY1
08-04-2004, 03:52 AM
Chris I kinda knew all of that already but what I really needed was what am I looking for in a pit on a rim??
DNeinstadt
08-04-2004, 07:54 AM
Originally posted by Blackcoog
Usually happens because salt eats away at the metal, but you keep your cars pretty clean Dan so I have no idea whats up with that. I'm guessing its your 01 cobra rims? If they ever saw winter that might be why. Just keep them clean in the winter and they shouldn't pit.

Yep. The '01 Cobra wheel is starting to pit. Too late I guess?

I'll try Transwheel, thanks people for the advice!

Dan
Blackcoog
08-04-2004, 08:14 AM
Chris I kinda knew all of that already but what I really needed was what am I looking for in a pit on a rim??

Pits look like dirt permanently imbedded in the rim because there is little nicks in the metal. Looks like crap. Just look for crap and your good.
DNeinstadt
08-04-2004, 10:47 AM
Originally posted by Blackcoog
Pits look like dirt permanently imbedded in the rim because there is little nicks in the metal. Looks like crap. Just look for crap and your good.

That **** buff out? :P
Blackcoog
08-04-2004, 01:46 PM
No. You would have to sand blast the rim and refinish it.
DNeinstadt
08-04-2004, 02:37 PM
Originally posted by Blackcoog
No. You would have to sand blast the rim and refinish it. I'm joking...

Dang
cobraboy325
08-07-2004, 08:43 AM
My dad has a very close connection to a metal dying facility in Minneapolis that I have been working on getting in touch with for some time. If all works out this place will be able to do all kinds of refinishing on chrome and stuff.