Originally Posted by Bz2005s2k,Jan 5 2007, 11:37 AM

Where are you located? Shipping wheels can get pricey. You should be able to find a place that is pretty close to this price. I have found places from $45/wheel all the way to $95/wheel.

I am located in Central Oregon. There are quite a few places over here that are around this price. The reason I got all this done at this price is becase they give a discount if you are in a car club This shop also said that they can match Mugen Bronze almost perfectly This has been a concern in the past for some folks.

If you still want the contact info for this shop just PM me

Brandon

Originally Posted by Bz2005s2k,Jan 5 2007, 11:20 AM

Thanks for the clarification. This makes much more sense. The "PVD" process has been around for quite a long time, but has been used primarily in the making of IC's (Integrated Chips). This can be a very costly process since the machines to do this cost a butt load of money. Obviously there is less of a need to be perfect in coating wheels then there is for IC's but a "sputter" machine in the semi-conductor industry can cost upwards of $2 million or more I am sure that the "sputter" machines they use for wheels are far less sophisticated but I am sure are still expensive.

Thanks,

Brandon

Originally Posted by Drinks2k,Jan 5 2007, 11:21 AM

Hey I am located in NOVA (22180) I am looking to get exactly what you described. I would be looking to pay 45 for the prepping, wheels, and lugs. Do you know of anywhere closer to me that does good work?
-Chris