Spit and Polish wheel refurbers - any good?

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A mate of mine just called me up (he's stuck abroad) as someone has just ruined one of his alloys while changing the tyres.

First they said they'll repair the alloy by sending it to Pristine. Then they changed their minds and said Spit and Polish in Kent.

Anyone used Pristine or Spit and Polish and do they do a good job do you know please?

It's actually not for his e30 but for his jag xk, so needs to be a good place.

As it's just 1 alloy will there be a colour match problem?

Many thanks for any help.

cheers, simon

[rrs]

I've used Spit and Polish and there finish seemed acceptable.

There could be a colour match problem it all depends how the cars been kept, wheels washed regularly, in direct sunlight a lot, how old is it?

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about 3 years old I think.

[rrs]

I would say it would probably be ok then assuming the car has been treated fairly well.

[Rich_W]

Spit are OK. heard more good things about Lepsons though.

[Rodderz]

I used Spit n Polish for my Alpinas and they did a great job!

[andybmwe21]

ive used spit a few time..
had problem with 2 sets of wheels out of the 5 sets i gave them
on one complaint they said if they knew it was to b put on a show car then they would not do the wheels.... in other words
there good for every day cars but dont like doing show/concours cars

i found them to b hit n miss

[bss325i]

Spit and polish are a bit hit and miss.

I've had to back wheels done by them before.

My work (BMW dealer) uses Lepsons although i've no personal experience with them.

[bss325i]

they said if they knew it was to b put on a show car then they would not do the wheels....
i found them to b hit n miss

They said the same to me!

[Kos]

used spit an polish a few times and personaly i'd say stay away unless its for quick refurb on set of wheels you dont care and will see the back of in the near future

it took 3 attempts to get some alpinas done right. i let them loose on a straight set of wheels i wanted done alpine white 3, and they came back cream. they re did them and after 4 months they started flaking

avoid avoid avoid because they are shit

pay a bit extra and get them done by lepsons / diamond styling / or even BJV


BJV's cost are similar to S&P but they last longer and have better customer service

[George]

Spit are OK. heard more good things about Lepsons though.

Lepsons did my Alpina Softlines. Finish was very decent and has lasted well. (Expensive though).

[Splondike]

Lepsons for me too, both sets they have done for me have been fantastic. They did my BBS splits properly too and were one of the few that would actually split them, refurb and re-assemble. I have heard things about Spit and Polish being hit and miss in the past but no personal experience.

BBS 15s


Splits

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thanks everyone. I used lepsons myself before on some alpinas and they were ok. finish didn't last that long.

for his new jag I advised him to insist on pristine given the feedback.