Son Tran Wheel repair review: wow! awesome

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May 29, 2013 | 11:49 AM
  #1  
Hey guys, thought i would share my good experience with a wheel repair company that is mobile here in SoCal. Company is called "Onsite Wheels" based out of Westminster.

I curbed my TE37SL last week when a cab pulled out in front of me and i had to swerve, and hit a low curb. still pretty bummed about it. Then my friends referred me to a wheel repair company run by Son Tran. I did a google search on him, i guess he's a legend. So I gave him a call. (714)742-6855...

He was very prompt, very professional. I highly suggest making an appointment, the dude is everywhere around LA. Showed up in his Honda Ridgeline with the truck bed full of paint mixes, air tools, air compressor and generator... he can pretty much mix colors in real time.

my TE37sl is diamond black. and after the repair, it seemed like nothing ever happened.

i'll let the pictures do the talking.

Damage done. sad panda



Son masking off the area and prepping prior to working




I also had him repair a slight scuff mark on my CE28Ns.. also diamond black at the same time... here you can see him use the rotary sander to remove material to even it out.



the scuff is now down the bare aluminum. i nearly cried when i saw this.. but i had to assure myself.. this is necessary



another angle. it's super smooth and polished pretty much and ready for base coat application




spraying on the base coat




first layers of paint coat




time to hit it with the darker metallic




it's almost done. just needs clear...




clear coat applied, and now in the sun to see the color matching.. WOW



another angle



Son was so patient with me the entire time. showing me how he does the job, he didnt have to do this, but he did to make sure i knew it was being done right. the CE28N came out just as good. just didnt have time to take those snapshots... then when my wife came home early, i had him repair two gloss black SE37Ks that were on her outback... and those came out superb as well.

His prices were very very reasonable for the labor and overall quality. i would have paid more. and i tried. but he wouldnt take the extra money. really a stand up guy.. i highly recommend him. he can do any wheel, except for chrome.. if the wheel is bent, he says he sends it out to get the bend repaired and then he finishes up the paint.

if you guys are interested in contacting him, please do, all his work is via word of mouth referrals... i plan on going back to him for some fixes to my RE30's barrels when the time comes...:thumbup:
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May 29, 2013 | 12:01 PM
  #2  
great job, heard about this guy many years ago.
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May 29, 2013 | 04:50 PM
  #3  
What is it with these shop guys with the last name TRAN with all these good reviews
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Jun 2, 2013 | 06:14 PM
  #4  
yeah Son Tran is the best. Awesome guy. Fixed my wheels several times for me, flawless work every time. Don't hesitate to contact him for repair.
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Jun 3, 2013 | 03:30 AM
  #5  
Sweet. Looking for someone to touch up 3 of my OEM Rays.

I'll give him a call.
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Jun 3, 2013 | 08:25 AM
  #6  
That's cool.. Looks very well done
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Jun 13, 2013 | 01:00 AM
  #7  
nice! thanks for sharing.
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Jun 13, 2013 | 08:22 AM
  #8  
Wow...amazing work!
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Jun 28, 2013 | 11:24 PM
  #9  
+1 for Son Tran he did amazing job on your wheels the color match is perfect..I just had him work on my wheels like a week ago he did an excellent job I even tried to tip an extra 20 for the job but he refuse to take it.
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Jun 28, 2013 | 11:30 PM
  #10  
Johnny Tran...F&F 1...lol....Great job for sure....
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Aug 25, 2013 | 01:39 AM
  #11  
I need to get my wheels repaired too... how much was the job?
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Aug 25, 2013 | 04:08 PM
  #12  
It all depends on how damaged your wheels are. He'll work with you, He charged me less than what he initially quoted me.
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Aug 25, 2013 | 08:14 PM
  #13  
Wow, looks fantastic..
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Sep 8, 2013 | 06:54 PM
  #14  
Does he have a Yelp or any contact info?
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Sep 14, 2013 | 06:05 PM
  #15  
Is this his cell? 714-742-6855. I'm going to text him a few pics.

Here he is on Yelp.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/onsite-wheel...-westminster-3
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