I don't know the price for the new method, you need to get the rims refinished if they play with the face. That will raise the cost. For now I got different wheels but definitely I'll try it in the near future. I've heard good things about Pico wheel & tire out of CA. Also, check these links
http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/ and
http://www.ericvaughnmachine.com/