Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > Club and Speciality Forums > Forum Community Car Clubs > AU Falcon.com.au

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-12-2005, 03:59 PM   #1
FRIKA
FRIKA
 
FRIKA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 539
Default Polishing Rims

My Rims have a few scratches on them and im considering getting them polished. Ive been recommend to go to Wheelgleem whom charge $150 per rim polished and all scratches removed.
Sorry ive got the 17' Tickford rims.
Any other options?

__________________
New 2008 LV Focus XR5 in Performance Blue
FRIKA is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 01-12-2005, 04:16 PM   #2
Mr Cube
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Mr Cube's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 606
Default

Where are these Wheelgleem people?

I was quoted $250 a rim,.
__________________
Have you got an FPV or XR6/8 and live in the ACT or surrounding area? Come and check out the FPV & XR Owners Club of ACT

AUI VCT:
To date - Big brake upgrade, Koni and Kings all round, 2.5 cat back ready for replacing, 19" again ready for replacing.

Planned - Too much now I got the baby back.
Mr Cube is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 01-12-2005, 04:31 PM   #3
FRIKA
FRIKA
 
FRIKA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 539
Default

In Perth Im guessing i got a good price then???????????????????
__________________
New 2008 LV Focus XR5 in Performance Blue
FRIKA is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 01-12-2005, 04:36 PM   #4
Mr Cube
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Mr Cube's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 606
Default

Not sure Im over with the rest of the country ;)

From what I could gather except $150-$250 a rim to get them sorted out.. There is only 1 place in ACT that does it hence the price... Though in Sydney/Melb I guess there is a bit more competition..

Jump in the tyre tech forums and get some advice from Turbo Nick..
__________________
Have you got an FPV or XR6/8 and live in the ACT or surrounding area? Come and check out the FPV & XR Owners Club of ACT

AUI VCT:
To date - Big brake upgrade, Koni and Kings all round, 2.5 cat back ready for replacing, 19" again ready for replacing.

Planned - Too much now I got the baby back.
Mr Cube is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 01-12-2005, 05:54 PM   #5
FRIKA
FRIKA
 
FRIKA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 539
Default

Thanks
__________________
New 2008 LV Focus XR5 in Performance Blue
FRIKA is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 01-12-2005, 11:30 PM   #6
richo77
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
richo77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 936
Default

i got mine done by wheelgleam, but didnt pay anywhere near what you were quoted.. polished rims are a real pain to keep clean and stain free, so if you do get it done think about getting them clear coated while your at it. i believe they offer that service as well.
richo77 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-12-2005, 10:53 AM   #7
FRIKA
FRIKA
 
FRIKA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 539
Default

Richo77,

how long ago and how much did you pay
__________________
New 2008 LV Focus XR5 in Performance Blue
FRIKA is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-12-2005, 01:40 PM   #8
richo77
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
richo77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 936
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by XR AYTE
Richo77,

how long ago and how much did you pay

i'll send u a pm
richo77 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-12-2005, 11:39 AM   #9
jspec_sti
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 134
Default

You might want to check around a few Ford dealers.. I picked up a complete set for $760 of AUII 17" Tickford rims (same as AUIII) as they were clearing them out down here in Melbourne - great to keep as a spare for shows, etc.
jspec_sti is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-12-2005, 11:52 AM   #10
FRIKA
FRIKA
 
FRIKA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 539
Default

not a bad idea BladeXR8. I might give that a go.
__________________
New 2008 LV Focus XR5 in Performance Blue
FRIKA is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-12-2005, 12:41 PM   #11
nang3
 
nang3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 501
Default

or try Bagby Metal polishers mate, they did 4 4wd rims for me and it was only about $220 total, and they were big f-off 15x10 deep dish wheels as well
nang3 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 06:30 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL