No suggestion on a professional shop, but a few pointers. The original paint was probably Wurth Silver. Wurth is a German company which does business in the USA. Apparently they do not supply the German paint. I called them once, they had no idea what I was talking about. Google Wurth paint. There are U.S. suppliers, one used to be Pelican Parts. In my opinion, it is quite pricey. They can also supply a clear coat. I have used it and cannot recommend it over DupliColor wheel clear coat. Depending on taste, you might want a "semi-gloss" finish. I only recommend the Wurth paint because the color is "right". It is used by MB, Porsche, Audi, Volvo, etc. Naturally it is all about preparation. I was in an auto shop this evening, I notice they are selling an "adhesion promoter" in a rattle can. No experience with that, just thought I would mention it as clear coat lifting can be a problem. I would definitely "scuff" the wheel paint before clear coating, but not enough to leave scratches.. As to nicks and scrapes, they can be aluminum welded and ground down. However, most people use Bondo. Google Porsche, or Audi, wheel repair. There are several articles and videos. I have done it, and found it satisfactory. I did use aluminum dust epoxy filler, it troubled me that most body fillers are talcum powder, or similar, and epoxy. Tom Faust -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
