1. Do I need to make an appointment?

No appointment needed. You can visit our shop anytime during business hours to drop off your wheel or your vehicle.

2. Can I leave my car at your shop?

Yes. You’re welcome to leave your car with us, whether you’re repairing one wheel or all four.

3. If I drop off just the wheel, do I need to remove the tire first?

No. We have all the equipment to remove, reinstall, and balance your tire for you.

4. How long does it take to repair a wheel?

Typically, we offer next-day turnaround. Drop it off one day, pick it up the next.

5. My damaged wheel is still on my car, can you remove it?

Yes. We’ll remove the damaged wheel, install your spare, and then reinstall your repaired wheel once it’s ready.

6. Can I ship my wheel to you if I’m not nearby?

Yes! Include your name, return address, and phone number. We’ll call you when we receive it to arrange payment and details.

7. Do you repair damaged aluminum rims?

Yes, that’s our specialty. Bring them in so we can evaluate what’s repairable on the spot.

8. How much does it cost to repair a wheel?

Prices start at $75 and can go up to $175, depending on the size and extent of the damage.

9. My wheel is scratched or has curb rash, can you fix it?

Yes. We can restore it to a “like new” appearance using factory-quality coatings.

10. Can you match the color of my wheel?

Yes. We can usually match it exactly using powder coating. If there’s any issue, we’ll let you know upfront.

11. My wheel is polished, can you refinish or polish it?

Yes! See our polishing services page for details.

12. My wheel is machined (diamond-cut). Can you match this finish?

Yes. We have a CNC lathe that can accurately probe and re-cut your diamond-cut wheels.

13. Do you repair bent (dented) alloy wheels?

Yes, we straighten bent wheels regularly.

14. My wheel is bent on the front (spoke side). Can you fix it?

Yes, as long as it’s not cracked or severely laterally bent. We’ll inspect it and let you know if it’s repairable.

15. How long does it take to straighten a bent wheel?

Usually same day or even while you wait. Worst-case: 24 hours. Call ahead and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

16. How do you straighten wheels?

We mount the wheel on a machine, measure the bend, heat the area to prevent cracking, and use a hydraulic press to carefully reshape it. We then remount and road force balance the tire to ensure no leaks or vibrations.

Check out videos on our YouTube channel to see our process in action.

17. Do you warranty your straightening work?

Yes. We guarantee your wheel will be trued to within .026″ (industry spec) and will hold air.

18. What is Road Force Balancing?

It’s a precision balancing method to ensure your wheel meets industry specs and helps diagnose any tire-related vibration issues.

More details are on our Road Force Balancing page.

19. Will straightening damage my wheel’s finish?

Possibly, but only where the bend is. For inner barrel bends, your wheel’s face remains untouched. For spoke-side bends, you may see discoloration, which is purely cosmetic. We can refinish it for you if desired (except for chrome, which we don’t re-chrome).

20. Do you powder coat wheels?

Yes! See our Powder Coating page for more details.

21. Can you paint my wheels a new color?

Yes, typically with powder coating. We strip the old finish, sandblast, repair damage, and coat the entire wheel inside and out for a uniform finish.

22. How much does powder coating cost?

It depends on wheel size and condition (bends, cracks, etc.). Check our Pricing page or call us for an estimate.

23. Can you match the color of my factory wheels?

Yes, in most cases. If there’s any challenge, we’ll tell you up front.

24. Can you match my car’s color?

Yes. For an exact match, we can special-order paint for an additional cost. Otherwise, we’ll find the closest match in powder coat colors.

25. How long does powder coating take?

Typically about 1.5 days.

26. Will the wheels be “perfect”?

We prefer to say “like new”. Since we start with your used, sometimes damaged wheel – not factory-fresh aluminum, we aim for as close to new as possible. Our coatings are often more durable than many new aftermarket wheels.

27. Will the powder coating last forever?

Nothing lasts “forever,” but with proper care (washing every two months to remove dirt, salt, and brake dust), our coating will last for many years.

28. Can you refinish aftermarket wheels?

Yes, but some designs make it impossible to match factory finishes exactly (for example, complex jigging). We’ll assess them and tell you what’s achievable.

29. Can you refinish 2-piece or 3-piece wheels?

Yes. But keep in mind these wheels were originally finished in separate pieces before assembly, so results can vary. We’ll advise you when we see them.

30. Do you disassemble 2-piece and 3-piece wheels?

Yes, call for pricing.

31. Do you repair chrome wheels?

We can straighten them, and we can re-chrome them (process typically takes about 2 weeks).

32. Can you make my non-chrome wheel look chrome?

Yes! Ask about PVD Chrome, which has the look of chrome but the durability of powder coat. (Available for single-piece wheels under 22″ that are not already chrome-plated.)

33. Do you paint wheels?

Yes. For certain projects, we use high-end automotive urethane coatings applied with professional HVLP air guns.

34. Do you powder coat wheels?

Yes, most of our finishes use powder coat for maximum durability.

35. What’s the difference between paint and powder coat?

  • Paint is sprayed wet and air-dries.

  • Powder Coat is applied as a charged powder that melts and bonds in an oven.

Powder coating is generally more durable and is what OEMs use for factory wheels.

36. Are you mobile?

No – you’ll need to drop off your wheels or vehicle at our shop.

37. Do you re-drill bolt/lug holes to change the bolt pattern?

No – and we don’t recommend it. Instead, consider wheel adapters from reputable brands like H&R.