YOUR OPTIONS FOR
HEAVIER DAMAGE
Hit a whoppin’ pothole? Curb? Big, ugly metal thing
in the middle of the road? It doesn’t take much to knock
an aluminum wheel out of round. If you need that kind
of service, it’s probably time to call Stockton Wheel
Service in Northern California. They’ve been building
and repairing wheels since the stage coach days.
Stockton Wheel Service closed for a time when the
owner passed away, but it’s back, under new ownership.
Straightening an aluminum wheel is in the $125 range,
while steel wheels are around $65.
Florida-based Turbax Wheel Corp. also specializes
in wheel repair for OEM and aftermarket wheels. They
offer a complete wheel restoration service with a quick
turnaround time.
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Once the last base coat is drying, it’s time to apply the clear
coat. We’re using PPG Rapid Clear 2042. To reduce the
gloss to look like the factory finish, Peters adds flattening
agent PPG DX995 to achieve a 35-40 percent reduction
in gloss, substantially more than what’s commonly used to
create semigloss black. The final finish on the wheels must
match the new center cap for correct color and gloss.
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After the paint is completely dry, the wheels head back to
the tire store for a fresh set of BFGoodrich gForce Super
Sport A/S 225/55ZR16 radials, the GT’s factory tire size.
The wheels ride atop the tires for protection.
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The inside of our wheels cleaned up nicely and were not
repainted. Peter is particular about how the tires are mounted
and balanced. He prefers static (non-spinning) balancing,
with the weights applied to the inner bead, or taped to the
wheel. This correctly balances the wheel, and keeps outer,
visible edges free of weights and the marks they leave.