Bought these wheels earlier this year. They had light to moderate curb rash and one wheel had some overall oxidation that made it look sort of gray. Overall not in bad condition at all. -thanks for a good deal Mark
Shipped them to Al Reed 3-4 weeks ago. I shipped them 2 wheels to a box and it cost $32 per box to ship them to Al.
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Got them back today and WOW!
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these are perfect for my project!
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The cost was $75 per wheel. return freight was $82.
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And how much was it for all of that? First born? Right leg? Spit it out buddy.
Nevermind, I posted too soon. Yes, I am a geek.
I have the same wheels polished by a local shop here. By comparison my wheels look like they were sandblasted.
Your wheels are sick!
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Looks gud...don't paint them!!!!
That was fast. What did he do to them?
Alex Magro in Florida ('70 Fasty on the Pelican board) does excellent work, too.
Al Reed is the man.
You should hang at the Angel's stripclub and bar next door! haha, premo real estate where his shop is
And being under 21 you would know how?????
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I have the same wheels polished by a local shop here. By comparison my wheels look like they were sandblasted. |
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Looks gud...don't paint them!!!! |
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Michael - If you're referring to the wheels in your avatar - they look great in the avatar. |
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And being under 21 you would know how????? |
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Al Reed is the man. You should hang at the Angel's stripclub and bar next door! haha, premo real estate where his shop is ![]() |
Doug, They look great. One more thing I want to do to my car over the winter. I have my street tires mounted on a set of nice fuchs but they need cleaned up bad. Anyone have Al do a set of rims that look stock, just the lip and paddles polished with the inset painted (or is it anodized) (sp) silver.
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Alex Magro in Florida ('70 Fasty on the Pelican board) does excellent work, too. |
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I tried to contact him a few months ago but never heard anything back ![]() |
Can you give me address and phone number of Al Reed?
714-632-3907! Tell him Dan Callicott say's, Hello!
Those look great
A great set of wheels are like shiny earings that set your body off.
pretty.....
now to help protect them from brake dust and other harmfull stuff, any special wax or protectant???
Wow! What a change!
Now I know where to send the other set I have!
Doug - couple questions
Topcoating these?
Did you get your heater parts - and were they OK?
Put the new fuse panel in yet?
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Al is the king of bling. Pure eye candy. He will clear coat any wheel for a small extra charge, I've heard it doesn't change the appearance much at all and stands up pretty good.
I didn't get my fuchs clear coated but they stil shine pretty darn good after two years. I spend about 5 minutes a month per wheel polishing them with wenol blue. it has wax in it that helps protect the metal. Gud stuff.
I remember getting kicked out of Harvey's in the 80's, I remember behaving in Angel's in the 90's, but I've heard a rumor it is now Sugar's.
Maybe I'll have to do a drive by to confirm. It's only a mile and a half from the house
I'm not sure what to do about a topcoat. It sound like Sammy has good experience with using wenol blue. If I can find it might give it a try.
I didn't know about the clear coat option.
Any other suggestions on proper topcoating of polished Fuchs?
I just called Al's shop. Info from Diane at Al's shop - Use windex and pledge. NEVER clean wheels when they are hot! Stay away from wheel cleaners that have harsh chemicals. Use cleaners that are designed for raw aluminum only. Mother's makes one that works well and a product called Extreme Metal Polish works well.
Mark - I did get the heater parts. They look great! I really need to post more pics.
I did not get to the fuse panel yet.
LOL I remember Al telling me to use Pledge but i thot he was pulling my leg.
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I'm not sure what to do about a topcoat. It sound like Sammy has good experience with using wenol blue. If I can find it might give it a try. I didn't know about the clear coat option. Any other suggestions on proper topcoating of polished Fuchs? |
damn doug those look sweeet!!!!
Here is a before pic of mine, before I put them on the car, ha, ha. I swear these things don't look like they were on and off the car more than once or twice. The guy had his original rims stolen, and he went and got these to replace them, then barely used them because he was rolling on the steel wheels while waiting for the dealer to hook him up. My brother uses Zoop on his Harley's chrome, seems to work well; I would rather do this than clear coat, as it tends to chip eventually. I am going to get some aluminum polish and detail these a bit today, the old fashioned way, with a rag and some sore fingers. I know that is the hard way, but it is very therapeutic for me. BTW, this is the worst one of the 5. Damn I have a crappy camera, what to you want for a giveaway.
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