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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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So I picked up a Trailblazer SS and the wheels are pretty much junk, there is oxidation under the clear coat. I plan on stripping them and polishing them so I was wondering if there were any powder coaters in eastern MA so I could have them re-done in clear.
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What does it typically cost to get them done? I figure it must be cheaper then a whole new set of wheels. I emailed a place in Quincy but have not gotten a response.
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WOW Those looks SICK!! I'll probably look into powdercoating my BBS wheels. They are/were silver, but the Brembo pads turned them ugly silver and crappy orang/brown in spots. Not to mention the good 'ol New England snow.

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R1 how much does ur buddy charge?
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Fellas, instead of posting info about guys who do not support this site, check out one of our supporting vendors and members over at www.thepowderpro.com .

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You gonna polish and powder coat them clear?
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Fellas, instead of posting info about guys who do not support this site, check out one of our supporting vendors and members over at www.thepowderpro.com .
He located in Rolling Meadows, IL just 5 minutes from Woodfield Mall. and 800 miles from eastern MA oh i am sorry the added cost of sending them to him..But yes I did consider a supporting vendors and members But no one in my area so for you that posted a non-sponsor information please PM me with that info so I can check them out again I am looking for someone in the Easten MA, area as well not someone in East Texas.

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