I want to have my rims repaired because of curb rash and re-sprayed matte black. Any recommendations in the Hyde park area of Chicago>?

 

Charlie. Go here. I had mine fix and powdercoated. $100-120/ wheel.
Mention you are from the G37 board for discount
Wheels America Wheel Repair Chicago

 

I'd take it to a dealer. They usually have guys who do the same thing. If you schedule it you can even get it back the same day, assuming you drop it off in the morning. If you have the elite wrap they may be willing to give you a loaner for the day. I bought my car from Fields but I primarily go to Clarendon Hills. I'd suggest checking out Berman downtown. I've found that the dealerships charge the same thing that Wheels America does ($125 per wheel) and they are willing to include taking off and putting your wheel back on.

When I called Wheels America they wanted to charge a bit extra if I didn't already have the wheel(s) off the car; which brings me to the hassle of how would I get to and from there with my wheel(s) off. I'd have to have someone with a truck or big car take me there twice, if I took the wheel(s) off at home. If I drove there and took my wheel(s) off there, would they let me leave my car in their lot while I have someone else drive me home. At the time the answer was no as they gave me a turn around time of two or three days. Lastly, you stay in Hyde Park...they are pretty far from you in Elk Grove Village.

Whichever way you decide to swing, good luck!

 

I had mine done at the dealership, same day process and they gave me a loaner. When I had the ones done on my Porsche, it sat on jack stands in my garage for almost two weeks while I was waiting to get them back (Private company not a dealership). If you can use the dealership, do as it saves you time and money in the long run.

 

I didn't know dealerships can do powder coating of other non oem colors? Let me know which ones, I'm curious.

 

I did it with dealership as well they gave me a loaner car which is very convenience .

 

Interesting dialog as the dealers I've spoken to around here charge $160 a wheel regardless of how bad the damage is to the wheel (they advised to wait till it happens a few more times). So for guys like me with a couple of small nicks on the right rear wheel, it doesn't make sense. I wish they were more flexible like the door ding guys. Must be a supply and demand situation.