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Hey all,

was down at commercial polishers and they quoted me $800 to polish all four rims..

I have works meister s2r, they are deep dish..

Do you think that is worth it?

he also said just to clean and dip in acid, would be $140..

anyone know any other places?

I need to clean my rims.. brake dust and melted rubber are all over them.. :D

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maybe try Elite plating... they *MIGHT* do polishing seperately as well. They did a lotta polishing for my dad's classic he was restoring, but he also gave them a lot of chroming business so unsure.

Try em anyway. :D

Elite Plating

2 Kiwi Crt Lonsdale SA 5160

ph: (08) 8186 071

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Hey Maxx,

Areyou sure polishing?.. or just acid dipping? Or am I just getting ripped.. coz that's the same place I got my quote.. mind you..I did roll up in the skyline..

maybe I should phone and ask...

Commercial Metal Polishers

372 Martins Rd Parafield Gardens 5107 (08) 8281 7033

got told by other member this guy can polish a rims for $50

no personal exp. tho

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Commercial Metal Polishers

372 Martins Rd Parafield Gardens 5107 (08) 8281 7033

got told by other member this guy can polish a rims for $50

no personal exp. tho

I had a set of Magnums polished by this guy for $50, but that was like ten years ago!

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Yeah that sure sounds a bit rediculous. Try this mob

EXTENSIVE WHEEL SERVICES

307 South Rd Mile End 5031 (08) 8352 5777

I had both my front rims scraped & it cost $88 each to get them both polished back, though they're not a deep dish. I wouldn't think it'd cost a hell of a lot more to do yours, give them a go. They did a great job, would never know they were ever near a kerb.

Also try Adelaide Wheel & Rim just accross the road from them. I had 1 of mine fixed under insurance & extensive was the place they sent me to. So I don't know what these guys are like.

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Yeah thanks every one for their input.. I'll do a bit more shopping around..

It's not that DIY option is beyond me..just that I don't think it'd give me the same outcome..

I saw the polish the guy did and it virtually looked chrome..

So I wonder if these other places do the same..

This time I'll prolli chuck the rims on the back of a ute and bring them in..haha.

cant reach you so read this, re: mate who got it done

$250 set of 4

polished inc. fixing gutter scratches

mobile service 0417853047

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