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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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Who does everyone use for powder coating in Chicago area, I need some wheels done and need a good shop with wheel experence, Thanks
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Definitely call Sean.
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ProTek powdercoating in Lemont is great as well. Give Jay a call. 815 773 2280
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Ken, give Sean a call. He did my biddies rims as well and he's very happy with the quality of work. I'm having Sean PC my CCW Classics gloss black this winter as well.
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Thanks Tommy and Elvir, I'll call him now, How much did he charge for the rims ?
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Thanks Tommy and Elvir, I'll call him now, How much did he charge for the rims ?
$60-100 average each depending on size.
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$60-100 average each depending on size.
Just got off ther phone with him he says 80 per wheel, I will drop them off next week. Thanks now i need new back tires they only had 800 miles and there bald I wonder why, LOL
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Just got off ther phone with him he says 80 per wheel, I will drop them off next week. Thanks now i need new back tires they only had 800 miles and there bald I wonder why, LOL
Get a slow car you won't have that problem.
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I've know Sean when he first got his 98 Camaro.
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Elvir referred me to Sean last year and he did my stock Z06 speedlines in black. He did a great job. You wont be disapointed.
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