M166 wheel refinished...PERFECT!
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Hey guys,
I just had my M166 wheels refinished today and they came out perfectly! One wheel had slight curb rash and the one rear wheel had a deeper curb rash, both also had a slight scratch along the entire face from rubbing along the track at the car wash.
Before
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Lkihunh/Car/2009_05_05013.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Lkihunh/Car/2009_05_05016.jpg)
Light scratch around the entire wheel, top of the spokes
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Lkihunh/Car/2009_05_05018.jpg)
After, like new!
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Lkihunh/Car/2009_05_05021.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Lkihunh/Car/2009_05_05020.jpg)
Very happy with the results and they look seriously new. If anyone in Socal needs these services, I would highly suggest the guy I used. I can't remember the name of his company, but he does a mobile service and I believe he is talked about on the bimmer forums too. He lives in Torrance and services all over LA I believe.
Son Tran
(714)742-6855
He said his price varies depending on the severity of the repair, but he is really nice and really fair. Tell him Lawrence referred you!
~Lawrence
I just had my M166 wheels refinished today and they came out perfectly! One wheel had slight curb rash and the one rear wheel had a deeper curb rash, both also had a slight scratch along the entire face from rubbing along the track at the car wash.
Before
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Lkihunh/Car/2009_05_05013.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Lkihunh/Car/2009_05_05016.jpg)
Light scratch around the entire wheel, top of the spokes
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Lkihunh/Car/2009_05_05018.jpg)
After, like new!
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Lkihunh/Car/2009_05_05021.jpg)
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Lkihunh/Car/2009_05_05020.jpg)
Very happy with the results and they look seriously new. If anyone in Socal needs these services, I would highly suggest the guy I used. I can't remember the name of his company, but he does a mobile service and I believe he is talked about on the bimmer forums too. He lives in Torrance and services all over LA I believe.
Son Tran
(714)742-6855
He said his price varies depending on the severity of the repair, but he is really nice and really fair. Tell him Lawrence referred you!
~Lawrence
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Great job , What did he charge to get the wheels repaired ?
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I actually thought of using him because maybe 4-5 years ago I bought a car off of him, he was my friend's friend. So when I was in the market to have this done, I gave him a call and refreshed his memory of who I was and so he probably gave me a little discount
So I don't want to say and have people calling him expecting that price because I'm not sure exactly if he cut me a break, big or small. But he said that prices for mobile service are usually anywhere from $80-$200 a wheel depending on what needs to be done. I think if you are fair with him, he will be fair with you, he really is a nice guy.
I knew he did good work because he was doing the same thing back when I bought my old car off of him and he was doing work for the dealerships around here, like Porsche in Torrance, BMW in LA, and other ones. I remember I've even seen his name come up on the ferrari forums since then. Also, the wheels don't have to be off the car. I think, if anything, normally the wheels are on the car and he just comes, tapes them off and does his magic. I just happen to have these wheels unmounted yet.
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I knew he did good work because he was doing the same thing back when I bought my old car off of him and he was doing work for the dealerships around here, like Porsche in Torrance, BMW in LA, and other ones. I remember I've even seen his name come up on the ferrari forums since then. Also, the wheels don't have to be off the car. I think, if anything, normally the wheels are on the car and he just comes, tapes them off and does his magic. I just happen to have these wheels unmounted yet.
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Son Tran is the fminus for wheel repair IMO...and his prices are really good.....congrats
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='872163' date='May 8 2009, 06:38 AM
Son Tran is the fminus for wheel repair IMO...and his prices are really good.....congrats ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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Originally Posted by Lawr' post='872275' date='May 8 2009, 08:43 AM
Ahhh, another satisfied customer I presume?
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What a result ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
Good to know its possible with grazes like those... my wife drives the 5er during the week![Whistling](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/whistling.gif)
(I already had to buy correction paint from BMW to sort the bumper
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Good to know its possible with grazes like those... my wife drives the 5er during the week
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(I already had to buy correction paint from BMW to sort the bumper
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Thanks for the info! I just favorited this thread for later
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Very nice work. Money well spent.