where is Al Reed?

deoxford · 06-28-2004, 07:58 PM

Can someone , send me the web site or phone # to Al Reed

IanW505 · IanW505's Garage

AL REED POLISHING
3010 E. Coronado #A
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 632-3907

Schrup · Schrup's Garage

Hey, I thought that was a secret.

IanW505 · IanW505's Garage

not much of a secret, took me 2 seconds to find it in a search

Seems like the search function is more of the secret on this BBS...

deoxford · 06-28-2004, 08:15 PM

Thanks, I am a dumb a$$ for not doing a search
Thanks again I hope nobody reads this thread

IanW505 · IanW505's Garage

Not a problem, that was a generalization and wasn't directed towards you in any way. Happy to help

-Ian

poorsha · 06-28-2004, 08:18 PM

We are ALL reading this thread

Paul Franssen · Paul Franssen's Garage

Yes, and in fact it doesn't even help me to have Al Reed's address! From all the good things I have read about Al's work on rims, I'd be mighty pleased to send mine to him for detailing them to full anodized finish...but (from over here and back) it would not be ...cheap (in spite of Al Reeds apparently very favorable rates!).

Shuie · 06-29-2004, 02:44 AM

Al Reed is no secret anymore. He's too good at what he does. His wait times are getting longer. Waiting is not a big deal when you know you are going to receive a quality product. Just make sure you have something to roll your car on before sending the wheels out. The last time I talked to him he said the Viper guys had found out about him and that it takes a long time to polish Viper wheels

ttweed · ttweed's Garage

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Originally posted by Shuie
His wait times are getting longer.

This is absolutely true. I took him two sets of Fuchs on the friday before the CFoS at Fontana, which was March 26th, and they still aren't done. That is over 3 months now! Granted, I am having them anodized in the factory style, which adds another step in the process that he has to outsource, but over 90 days is a big backlog.

TT

kcf7z · kcf7z's Garage

He just refinished mu Fuchs to factory specs. Took 5 weeks, but the job is incredible. He is also such a great guy to talk to.

ErVikingo · 06-29-2004, 06:55 AM

He's got 16 of my Fuchs in process. Give the man some time to work his magic!

Juan

vash · vash's Garage

who does better work? reed or weidman(?). or is it the same?

david.avery · david.avery's Garage

Just spoke with them yesterday, Ms. Reed says they had a massive backlog just cleaned out.

I guess a slew of viper wheels, 18*15 takes a long time to polish

-DMA

Shuie · 06-29-2004, 07:48 AM

Both Harvey Weidmen and Al Reed are class acts. I think a healthy backlog and a long lead time is indicative of the work that both of these guys do.

Just spoke with Al. He says he is getting wheels shipped in from all over the world, largely due to the internet word of mouth. Not bad for a 1 or 2 man operation. Anyway, he says my wheels are getting anodized today and will go out within a day or two. I sent them 2 weeks before Rennsport Reunion II if that is any indicator of his current backlog. I dont think it will get nay shorter anytime soon.

I would not hesitate to send polishing or anodizing work to either Harvey Weidmen or Al Reed. I went with Al only becuase his lead time estimates were shorter than Harvey's and I was in a rush to get my car back on the road.

scottb · 06-29-2004, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by Shuie
I would not hesitate to send polishing or anodizing work to either Harvey Weidmen or Al Reed. I went with Al only becuase his lead time estimates were shorter than Harvey's and I was in a rush to get my car back on the road.

As I recall, Al's prices (even with his recent increase) are still better than Harvey's. YMMV.

deoxford · 06-29-2004, 01:36 PM

I spoke to Al today, and I must say great guy
The price was the best surprise since I bought the Porsche
He also told me that it would be about two weeks , Thanks for the info!

Derek

sammyg2 · 06-29-2004, 03:04 PM

Where is al Reed?
Turn left from my driveway and go down 1/8 mile, turn right on glassell, go 1 mile and turn left on Coronado. 1/4 mile down on the left. You can't miss it

sammyg2 · 06-29-2004, 03:06 PM

Oops, almost forgot the gratuitous pics of my wheels:

Carrera3.5L · Carrera3.5L's Garage

I just picked mine up from Al last week. Took 10 days for an original black painted center and anodized lip finish. They look awesome!

His shop is small and is literally wall to wall with Fuchs wheels. His "showroom" and "office" are so filled up with wheels that you have to try and manuever around them.

If you're in the area, drop by around lunch time, he is right next door to a strip club.

Ralph