acu-tru - wheel and rim quality control system

wheel: repair vs replace

Alloy Wheel Polishing, Aluminum Wheel Polishing, and Aluminum Rim Polishing, of a factory original aluminum wheel or a custom alloy aftermarket rim is a great way to stylize any Car, Truck or SUV.

The process for remanufacturing a polished aluminum wheel rim is quite involved. First a wheel is thoroughly cleaned to remove any tar, dirt, or foreign matter with a 10 minute bath in our wheel steamer. Next each polished wheel is checked for safety to insure it meets the ACU-TRU standards. The wheel is now ready for a light machining to remove corrosion then it's on to the bench for some power buffing followed by our color buff to bring out the aluminum's natural beauty.

After the wheel is color buffed it can either be pretreated and clear coated or a surface polymer can be applied depending on the customers individual requirements.

Aluminum and alloy wheel polishing can be a great alternative to chrome plating a rim or wheel, and it will last twice as long in most cases.

By polishing an alloy rim we are able to remove any and all corrosion. You can save hundreds of dollars over the cost of a polished alloy wheel replacement replacement.

Alloy wheel polishing is a safe affective way to renew the appearance of a polished aluminum wheel.

All polished aluminum repairs are guaranteed for two years.

Polished aluminum rims can be finished with or without clear coat.

Pricing varies: Basic polishing starts at $95.00 and can cost up $300.00 per wheel depending on the stage of gloss or shine, feel free to call in and discuss your individual needs.

Because replacing a factory wheel can range from $250 to $1500 per wheel. Having alloy wheels repaired can be a great option. However, if a wheel has been severly damaged, the ACU-TRU system will never compromise a customer's safety. If there is any doubt, replacement is the way to go.

There are other companies that claim to repair alloy wheels, However you could be jeopardizing your safety and that of your family by using someone without proper experience.

Acu-Tru wheel repair specialists can repair most wheels that have been curbed, scrapped up, cracked or chemically damaged, providing excellence in both structural and cosmetic repairs.