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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 02:52 AM
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Default Anyone know of a Chicagoland wheel shop that corrects blemishes and gouges?

Damn Pep Boys' scratched up the lip of my rim. The manager said they can send it to a wheel shop and have it repaired or I can send it to one myself and they'd pay the bill.

Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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Wheels america!!!!!! Great place, a little expensive but they do an awesome job.
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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There is a place in elk grove but I don't know what the name is. So that's probably not any help.
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nastyiroc
Wheels america!!!!!! Great place, a little expensive but they do an awesome job.
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There is a place in elk grove but I don't know what the name is. So that's probably not any help.
I checked out a few and seems like Wheels America might be the one you are referring to since they are located in Elk Grove Village.

Couldn't reach them today and there is no hours up on their site. Hopefully they are open tomorrow.
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What kind of wheel?
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It's a OEWheel deep dish C5. It's CNC'd with, I believe, a clear coat on top.
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