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Old Apr 30, 2011, 05:50 PM
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Are there any shops that repair curb rash and nicks/scratches on rims?
Old Jun 22, 2011, 01:06 PM
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Are there any shops that repair curb rash and nicks/scratches on rims?
http://wheelsamerica.com/
Old Jun 22, 2011, 04:20 PM
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Are there any shops that repair curb rash and nicks/scratches on rims?

http://www.wheeltechnologies.com

Better warranty. They did my wheels multiple times and even made them a shade darker to make the car color.
Old Jun 22, 2011, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Supraboy1
http://www.wheeltechnologies.com

Better warranty. They did my wheels multiple times and even made them a shade darker to make the car color.
And his wheels look sick!
Old Jul 25, 2011, 08:17 PM
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Any recommendations on a shop that can redo the clearcoat on my carbon fiber hood. The heat is just eating it up.
Old Jul 27, 2011, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by peterbhoang
Any recommendations on a shop that can redo the clearcoat on my carbon fiber hood. The heat is just eating it up.
Trade Secret, see post #1.
Old Aug 16, 2011, 09:50 AM
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any other recommendations for paint service? I see trade secret in the list, does anyone have any experience with these people, or any other shops? is trade secret simply the best?

i'm trying to get my rims powdercoated and roof painted black
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Go with who's proven to do good work, they've repaired/painted numerous local Evos including my IX, and my wife's WRX. My X is actually going in tomorrow for a complete detailing!

For the wheels, check out the shop Supraboy1 mentioned above.
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I dropped my car off yesterday morning with Trade Secret for a full interior & exterior detailing and the results were terrific! The car looks better now than when it was brand new, not bad for 24k miles and multiple roadtrips. They even touched-up some rock chips and buffed out the scuffs on the rear bumper near the trunk from suitcases. Most notable was how good of a job they did on all the black exterior plastic, I've been using Mother's Back To Black but that doesn't even come close in comparison to what they were able to do; the center front bumper, inside of the wing, and the lower rear bumper are all pure glossy black now! Even all the bugs stuck in my intercooler are gone

I suck at and hate taking pictures, but here's a quick one I snapped with my phone in my parking garage at work this morning:
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My car good use a good once-over of TLC. The shine is almost completely gone from the front bumper and the paint it looking swirly. I'll have to look in to that.
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It's definitely worth it, they've done quite a few local Evos and they always leave looking amazing. I know Armando had his done right before the Mitsu Owner's Day show.

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Originally Posted by Kracka
I dropped my car off yesterday morning with Trade Secret for a full interior & exterior detailing and the results were terrific! The car looks better now than when it was brand new, not bad for 24k miles and multiple roadtrips. They even touched-up some rock chips and buffed out the scuffs on the rear bumper near the trunk from suitcases. Most notable was how good of a job they did on all the black exterior plastic, I've been using Mother's Back To Black but that doesn't even come close in comparison to what they were able to do; the center front bumper, inside of the wing, and the lower rear bumper are all pure glossy black now! Even all the bugs stuck in my intercooler are gone

I suck at and hate taking pictures, but here's a quick one I snapped with my phone in my parking garage at work this morning:
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It's definitely worth it, they've done quite a few local Evos and they always leave looking amazing. I know Armando had his done right before the Mitsu Owner's Day show.
did i miss the punchline? whats the going rate?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$

I'd like to have my loaner car detailed...a few paintless dent repairs....
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You'd have to ask them
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Originally Posted by Kracka
It's definitely worth it, they've done quite a few local Evos and they always leave looking amazing. I know Armando had his done right before the Mitsu Owner's Day show.
That is correct. They did an AMAZING job detailing the car. I don't think it's ever been THAT clean before.

Originally Posted by DEVO330
did i miss the punchline? whats the going rate?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$

I'd like to have my loaner car detailed...a few paintless dent repairs....
I think I asked when I left my car or picked it up, but I don't remember to be honest. I want to say it was something like $150-$200. Obviously I didn't pay that. I used the Free Detail I won from the Dyno day we had at Cobb last year.
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does anyone know any good vinyl wrapping near Plano area?

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