Who knows a good place to fix bent wheels in Orlando?

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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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Who knows a good place to fix bent wheels in Orlando?

A couple of my wheels are bent on the inside. They're the 19x8.5 HP Evo's Racing wheels w/ the hypersilver anodized finish. I don't know how long I've been driving with them in that condition but I need to get this taken care of very soon before anything drastic happens to my brakes and suspension.

So anyone know a contact or place in town that can do this for me without much downtime? I looked at Turbax, and they can do it for $125/wheel w/ 3-5 day turnaround. I want someone that can do this in a few hours.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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Brice had his wheel fix by someone but I dint know who or how long it took
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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I think he went to El Gato performance, in Kissimmee.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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i few hours on a wheel sounds about right tho .. well i live in tampa and had just 1 of mine fixed and i have a polished lip and they had to resurface the lip as well and it took a few hours .. and you say you have a couple ..... ???? so yea it might take a day :-(
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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Doug, here are some options:

El Gato Performance‎
2828 Michigan Avenue
Kissimmee, FL 34744-1571
(407) 943-7300

Olympic Rims Repair‎
2716 Forsyth Road
Winter Park, FL 32792-8204
(407) 678-4449
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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I've been to Olimpits on Forsythe.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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Home depot....get yourself a hammer
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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I also brought a bent wheel to Gato Racing. The place was sketchy and i was a little worried about doing it, but the guy did a great job. and my wheel was bent BAD!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Fry
Home depot....get yourself a hammer
lol
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Who does good curb rash repair and refinishing? My wheels are straight, just need some cosmetic love
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Olympits FTW

Took one of my rims from my old car to Olympits to get fixed last week. It cost only $150 and took 2 days to complete. My rim was bent in 3 places, 1 in the front and 2 in the rear. When i picked it up friday it looked better than brand new. Basically what i am trying to say is that if you have a bent rim, hands down they can fix it, and they guarantee there work. I highly recommend them.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Who does good curb rash repair and refinishing? My wheels are straight, just need some cosmetic love
+1, i need to get the new rays refinished. Also who does powder coating on the forum?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Chris, you picked up some 19" rays?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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+1, i need to get the new rays refinished. Also who does powder coating on the forum?
Glenn's here in Tampa does both and really good work.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Chris, you picked up some 19" rays?
Yes sir and 06 projectors! i have new tires going on friday morning, but i do need to get them touched up, the previous owner didnt know how to parallel park
 
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