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drgouk 03-10-2020 04:47 PM

Fuchs Restorers
 
Hello,
I'm looking for a company to restore my 15x6 Fuchs Alloys that will do a fantastic job in a reasonable timeframe. Who would you recommend currently?
I'm located in New Zealand and will airfreight the wheels to the USA.
I had a company lined up to do them, but they don't take overseas phone calls :confused:, which make me nervous if I need to speak to them.
Thanks

David Gouk

tailwind22 03-10-2020 04:59 PM

Check out Peter Nguyen, "The Fuchs Guy". You can PM here on the board at autoclub911. I have multiple sets of his wheels and appreciate the quality, turn around and pricing.

drgouk 03-10-2020 05:47 PM

Thanks Tailwind,
I was recommended Peter and have emailed him, Unfortunately he doesn't take overseas ph calls, which concerned me. I wanted to speak with him about the anodising. Sounds like he does like he does great work! Maybe Ill take a punt.

David Gouk

MIAdragon 03-10-2020 05:49 PM

Who in the day and age won’t take an overseas call?! David if you want I can send you my contact and I can be your go between if that helps you at all.

drgouk 03-10-2020 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIAdragon (Post 10779144)
Who in the day and age won’t take an overseas call?! David if you want I can send you my contact and I can be your go between if that helps you at all.

Thanks for your offer of help, Have you had work done by Peter before?

Arne2 03-10-2020 06:56 PM

I've bought 2 sets from Peter. Nice work. Pleased with both sets.

As for the phone calls, some cell phone plans restrict international calls.

drgouk 03-10-2020 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arne2 (Post 10779220)
I've bought 2 sets from Peter. Nice work. Pleased with both sets.

As for the phone calls, some cell phone plans restrict international calls.

Thanks Arnie, Sounds good, were the wheels re anodised or just polished?

group911@aol.co 03-10-2020 07:56 PM

I've used these guys with much success
https://www.fuchsrestoration.com/

rusnak 03-10-2020 08:06 PM

I've bought new Fuchs and old BSS 997 wheels, as well as having them powder coated by Wheel Enhancement.

Never had forged Fuchs restored by them, so YMMV.

pc100porsche 03-10-2020 08:09 PM

Is there no one in “the land of the long white cloud” that does anodised wheels ?

drgouk 03-10-2020 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by group911@aol.co (Post 10779276)
I've used these guys with much success
https://www.fuchsrestoration.com/

Thanks Bob, Have you used them since the company changed ownership from the original owner?

group911@aol.co 03-10-2020 08:28 PM

I haven't. Maybe try having them do one to see what you think? Is there a reason you think it's changed?
Quote:

Originally Posted by drgouk (Post 10779306)
Thanks Bob, Have you used them since the company changed ownership from the original owner?


spyerx 03-10-2020 09:59 PM

Peter does great work. He’s done mine and several buddies wheels. Lives very close to me. Send him a pm here autoclub911 pm me if you have trouble.

leolou 03-11-2020 12:37 AM

In France he do incredible work
He buy from Fuch all the materials to do it

https://www.art-restoration.eu


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darrin 03-11-2020 05:36 AM

another thought -- why not buy a set of freshly-refinished fuchs and sell yours locally? This would let you save on international shipping (only need to ship one way), give you the option (opportunity?) to switch fuchs width and/or diameter, and likely speed up the process. :)

blucille 03-11-2020 07:13 AM

I'll also recommend these guys, fast turn-around, excellent work at very fair prices

https://www.fuchsrestoration.com/

seafeye 03-11-2020 07:35 AM

I used this company. Very happy with my wheels.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1583940818.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1583940863.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1583940906.jpg

Antomero 03-11-2020 09:03 AM

Go to the best..... Harvey Weidman!

Arne2 03-11-2020 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgouk (Post 10779248)
Thanks Arnie, Sounds good, were the wheels re anodised or just polished?

Both sets (early Flat sixes, set of 4 and set of 5) were re-anodized. Pictures attached below.

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrin (Post 10779576)
another thought -- why not buy a set of freshly-refinished fuchs and sell yours locally? This would let you save on international shipping (only need to ship one way), give you the option (opportunity?) to switch fuchs width and/or diameter, and likely speed up the process. :)

I'd consider this strongly, unless you are looking for the exact wheels (date codes, etc.) that you already have. Shipping internationally both ways seems excessive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antomero (Post 10779796)
Go to the best..... Harvey Weidman!
Quote:

Originally Posted by drgouk (Post 10779097)
I'm looking for a company to restore my 15x6 Fuchs Alloys that will do a fantastic job in a reasonable timeframe.


Harvey is great, but the "reasonable timeframe" is a showstopper.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1583949248.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1583949248.jpg

carreradpt 03-11-2020 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blucille (Post 10779685)
I'll also recommend these guys, fast turn-around, excellent work at very fair prices

https://www.fuchsrestoration.com/

I second this. I am very happy with the work and the turnaround time. Had mine done this year (2020)


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