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H2O
11-02-2007, 10:14 AM
Can anyone recommend a wheel/metal polisher in SoCal? I would like to get the lips polished on some Bimmer wheels.
Locations North of LA would be best, but I'm willing to travel for high quality/low price.
A secondary question is - Should I clear coat the lips once they are polished? It know it will be a LOT lower maintenance if I do, but I hear clear coat doesn't adhere well to polished metal, so it might not last too long?
Thanks!

Strippoker
11-02-2007, 11:06 AM
Dave Slater
Gene's Plating
Los Angeles, California 90023
[T]: 323.269.8748
we did a boat for him he does great work

HM
11-02-2007, 11:07 AM
Mag Masters in Tustin was cheap a few years back...and good. I don't have the number tho.

Legal Chemistry
11-02-2007, 01:18 PM
A secondary question is - Should I clear coat the lips once they are polished? It know it will be a LOT lower maintenance if I do, but I hear clear coat doesn't adhere well to polished metal, so it might not last too long?
I have a set of Volks w/polished aluminum lips and clear coated. No problems so far. Don't use any solvents when cleaning your rims, just wax when needed and you're done!

SOCALDETAIL1
11-02-2007, 01:28 PM
Yes clear coat them after, and stay away from carwashes they use acid on them and will screw them up.

pvhca
11-02-2007, 03:06 PM
I do polishing of wheels through our company Hub Cap Annie & Wheel, however I'm in so. cal-Upland. Figure $70 per wheel w/clearcoat, you should absolutely clear them this way your not constantly polishing out the dull edges. If your interested call 909-982-9955 M-F 9-5. Ask for Phil

TheCarDudes
11-02-2007, 05:27 PM
Totally Polished -- Newbury Park, CA
I always took my Harley stuff to them. Killer work and fair prices.

Trailer Park Casanova
11-02-2007, 05:32 PM
Totally Polished -- Newbury Park, CA
I always took my Harley stuff to them. Killer work and fair prices.
Ditto.

H2O
11-02-2007, 06:59 PM
Totally Polished -- Newbury Park, CA
I always took my Harley stuff to them. Killer work and fair prices.
Is this the right place? (looks like body & suspension work)
http://www.totallypolished.com/watt's_link_kits.shtml

bonesfab
11-02-2007, 08:30 PM
Try the Polishing shop in Oxnard. ask for Alan.

DaveA
11-02-2007, 08:34 PM
I do polishing of wheels through our company Hub Cap Annie & Wheel, however I'm in so. cal-Upland. Figure $70 per wheel w/clearcoat, you should absolutely clear them this way your not constantly polishing out the dull edges. If your interested call 909-982-9955 M-F 9-5. Ask for Phil
What kind of stuff do you clearcoat these things with, and where do you get it?
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MR.rvrluvr
11-02-2007, 09:39 PM
caliva's polishing in Montabello....5 fwy and slauson......1213-887-0656
he does 90% of the gas tanker trucks you see on the road in so cal....he IS the best ......
the only one that can polish stainless to look like chrome with no streaks.......

H2O
11-02-2007, 09:48 PM
Try the Polishing shop in Oxnard. ask for Alan.
Hey Bonesfab,
I've got to add some steel to the rollcage on my dune buggy this winter. Do you guys have a tubing bender and is that something you can help me with?
Thanks

MAINEVENT
11-02-2007, 10:44 PM
caliva's polishing in Montabello....5 fwy and slauson......1213-887-0656
he does 90% of the gas tanker trucks you see on the road in so cal....he IS the best ......
the only one that can polish stainless to look like chrome with no streaks.......
They also did one of the boats for Jesse James... some monster garage deal... We took ALL our truck there aswell when i worked for the water company...

HOOTER SLED-
11-02-2007, 10:52 PM
They also did one of the boats for Jesse James... some monster garage deal... We took ALL our truck there aswell when i worked for the water company...
I heard u like polishin the dome beeeeeeeeeeeeeyoooooooooootttcch!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!:D

beach gomer
11-03-2007, 04:45 AM
How about in the Corona area?

HOOTER SLED-
11-03-2007, 08:27 AM
How about in the Corona area?
I gots me a Mother's polishing ball and a cool cordless drill. :D

H2O
11-05-2007, 11:46 AM
***boat Sandbar = Wikipedia of the motorsports world!!!
I posted this message on Bimmerforums and didn't get any replies. So I gave it a shot on ***boat and look at all these great suggestions.
You guys rock!!!