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Will I be able to see the repair?
Answer: No. We are able to smooth out the damage and blend it away so your wheel will look like new.

Do you have a guarantee?
Answer: Yes. We Guarantee our finished product 100 percent. If you are ever dissatisfied with the finish of our wheels just bring your rim back to us and we will repair it.

What kinds of cars have you repaied the wheels on?
Answer: All kinds. Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, Acura, Porsche, Cadillac, Dodge, Pontiac, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Bently, Rolls Royce, Mazda, Land Rover, Jaguar, Mini Cooper, Mercedes, Lincoln, VW, Nissan, Ferrari – we can repair the wheels on any brand of car, and we can repair most aftermarket rims as well.

How many years have you been in business?
Answer: Since 2000.

How much does it cost to refinish an alloy rim?
Answer: $130 per wheel. We charge a flat rate fee for repairing any damage (including painted, polished, or power coated wheels). Multi-Piece wheels and Polished wheels have an additional charge. Check out the rim repair page.

How much does it cost to weld a cracked rim?
Answer: $185, If there is more than one crack than additional charges apply.

How much does it cost to straighten a bent rim?
Answer: $130 to straighten a rim.

How long does it take to repair?
Answer: We try for a 24-hour turn around time, however, some repairs may take a little longer.

What are your hours of operation?
Answer: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm & Saturday 10am-12pm (for pick up and drop off)

Are you open weekends?
Answer: Yes. Saturday we are open from 10am-12pm for pick up and drop off

Do I have to take the wheels off my car?
Answer: No. Just drop off your car, leave us your key, and we take care of the rest. Unless you prefer to bring us a loose wheel which is no problem.

Do I have to take the tires off my rims?
Answer: No. But we can repair your rims if they do not have tires on them.

If I am getting new tires put on should I do that before refinishing the wheels?
Answer: Yes! Sometimes Rims get scratched when new tires are put on. Also, you can have Wheel-Tech mount your new tires for you.

Do you fix chrome wheels?
Answer: Yes! We can straighten chrome wheels and in some cases we can re-color a curbed chrome wheel. Not all chrome wheels lend themselves to re-coloring so give us a call or send a picture if you are curious. We do not re-dip chrome wheels. The only places offering this service that we have found are in California.

Do you fix bent wheels?
Answer: Yes! (that includes chrome wheels)

Can you fix a cracked wheel?
Answer: Yes! (that includes chrome wheels)

Do you powder coat the wheels?
Answer: Yes! We can also powder coat other pieces besides wheels. Please call us for a quote.

If you have additional questions please contact us at: 847.433.1900

Chicago, IL Rim Repair Company. Chicago, IL Bent Rim Straightening Company.