mobile rim fix services legit?

[rh71]

I had read in DIY guides that it takes quite a few hours between steps - paint dry then clearcoat (step 5). So why is it that mobile services can come to your house and be all done within an hour or two like they claim? Do they use better methods?

 

[BlueMeanie]

Modbargains did a good write up on the entire process recently.

http://blog.modbargains.com/refinishing-curbed-wheels/

 

[rh71]

^ it showed him painting but it's unclear whether he waited around for paint to dry then added a clear coat at all.

 

[phucheneh]

Those are probably the same people that dealers will have come in and fix wheels. Generally speaking.

They are not for making the wheel like new. They are for getting a quick fix on a car so that the prospective buyer sees it as being as 'like new' as possible. Same reason they have paint guys fix scuffs and chips on bumpers. Usually outside. With single stage paint. It's not about the quality of the repair, it's about low cost versus the 'value' it adds to a used vehicle.

 

[The Stigenator]

the guy who did it in mod bargains blog (son tran, who is a purist member I believe) is an expert who does amazing work... still it takes time... I had a friend get his road rashed rim's fixed.. not bad job, looks better. Was able to sell it the car for more than the road rashed wheels would have dropped it by

 

[halik]

I saw a guy do leather repair with an airbrush in the same fashion, high end porsche dealer. Needless to say I was very impressed.

 

[BlueMeanie]

Your best bet is to follow the advise in the blog and find a reputable mobile repair service and then call and ask questions about it. I am sure not everyone's process is exactly the same. You could surely ask if they finish with a clear coat or not and make a decision based on the conversation and your level of comfort with the person you spoke with.