right i have just colected a set off octy 17s one of them is in good condition but the other 3 are a bit scuffed im in the south east just wonderd what others have payed for a fefurb i am going to give spit and polish a call tomorow they are based in tonbridge has anyone used them before.

i think im going to get all of them done so they alll match.

Considered getting another colour? It's probably worth getting something a little different if you're paying for the choice. White? Black? Anthracite? I definitely don't recommend tryiing the job yourself unless you're confident about doing it. I tried to do mine and I didn't get a finish that satisfies me.

Based on this link buried in my favourites New Alloy Wheels & Wheel Refurbishment they charge £205, but if you look more closely they also charge for inspecting or sending them away to pristine wheels I think.

Alloy Wheel Refurbishment - Refurb - Refurbishing - West Midlands also provides quotes. Remember if you put in your telephone number, when I did this they called me once and sent about 3 e-mails trying to get me to come on down and get my wheels refurbed with them.

Spit and polish have been going for over 15 yrs, so should be ok.

Considered getting another colour? It's probably worth getting something a little different if you're paying for the choice. White? Black? Anthracite? I definitely don't recommend tryiing the job yourself unless you're confident about doing it. I tried to do mine and I didn't get a finish that satisfies me.

Based on this link buried in my favourites New Alloy Wheels & Wheel Refurbishment they charge £205, but if you look more closely they also charge for inspecting or sending them away to pristine wheels I think.

Alloy Wheel Refurbishment - Refurb - Refurbishing - West Midlands also provides quotes. Remember if you put in your telephone number, when I did this they called me once and sent about 3 e-mails trying to get me to come on down and get my wheels refurbed with them.

i did think about a differnt colour Anthracite maby but not sure it would sute my black car white may be a good idea.

right i have just colected a set off octy 17s one of them is in good condition but the other 3 are a bit scuffed im in the south east just wonderd what others have payed for a fefurb i am going to give spit and polish a call tomorow they are based in tonbridge has anyone used them before.

i think im going to get all of them done so they alll match.

I've not use Spit and Polish personally, but a mate has and they did a great job on his 18's. My wheels are in need of a refurb too, so I'll be taking mine there in the Spring. I think they quoted me about £60-£70 a wheel when I inquired a few months ago. I drive past their workshop often, and there's always some really nice cars parked outside having their wheels done.

I like the idea of white! Anthracite and black are becoming too common these days in my opinion.

Spit and Polish have a great rep, but tend to charge higher prices. It's probably justified - you get what you pay for etc...

Steve

There is a company in Gillingham ( can't recall the name at the mo ), where SWMBO's 1007 Pug went to have a wheel re-done after I ground it out big time. Came back as good as new. It was £83 a wheel

I think they are located near Gillingham BR station. Maybe MDK1 or DELAC would have a better idea................:confused:

I'll do some digging and get back to you.

Goodness - £83?! I'd have hoped it was perfect :eek:

You tend to pay £30-40 a corner at a reputable North-West based refurbisher...

Steve

ive got a guy i use here, whos mobile and refurbs any used cars alloys we have in stock.

i can ask him if he will do yours for you if you like, and get a price?

Goodness - £83?! I'd have hoped it was perfect :eek:

You tend to pay £30-40 a corner at a reputable North-West based refurbisher...

Steve

May I ask which refurbisher? I am currently considering my options between refurb/new wheels. If I can get all 4 13" alloys done for £120 and a proper refurb job was done (strip, sand/blast or machining or whatever they do, and powder coating etc), I'd be very happy with that. All others I have seen charge at least £200.

Thanks in advance.

The last time I needed to, I used:

Proclean Alloy Wheel Refurbishment

61-63 Houghton Street

Prescot

L34 5RS

Tel: 0151-426 1885

There is a company in Gillingham ( can't recall the name at the mo ), where SWMBO's 1007 Pug went to have a wheel re-done after I ground it out big time. Came back as good as new. It was £83 a wheel

I think they are located near Gillingham BR station. Maybe MDK1 or DELAC would have a better idea................:confused:

I'll do some digging and get back to you.

They are called Lipsons.

Lepson's - Home - Breathing New Life Into Alloy Wheels

Have been going for along time and are very good.

The last time I needed to, I used:

Proclean Alloy Wheel Refurbishment

61-63 Houghton Street

Prescot

L34 5RS

Tel: 0151-426 1885

Very well know company around merseyside. Almost used them a few months back but they were closed for a while due to some personal stuff but now they are open as usual.

And only about 2 mins from our flat which is a bonus

They are called Lipsons.

Lepson's - Home - Breathing New Life Into Alloy Wheels

Have been going for along time and are very good.

Thats them, cheers Mike

They are good. The wheel looked better than the other 3 originals :P

Goodness - £83?! I'd have hoped it was perfect :eek:

You tend to pay £30-40 a corner at a reputable North-West based refurbisher...

Steve

Eye, its all ways cheaper up North :(.

ive got a guy i use here, whos mobile and refurbs any used cars alloys we have in stock.

i can ask him if he will do yours for you if you like, and get a price?

Could you let me know as well. I've got 2 with minor damage and would like to change the colour to graphite or black.

Could you let me know as well. I've got 2 with minor damage and would like to change the colour to graphite or black.

no worries matey, i'll ask him for ya

i gave spit and polish a call today and they gave me a price of £58.50 per whee +VATl and that includes tyre fitting and removel so thay can take of the 205/50/17s and fit my new 215/40/17s think i might go fot it they can do any couler i want i think i might go for a nice sparkly silver somethink to shine in the sun

Fairly reasonable I reckon, especially if you can benefit from them fitting your new tyres.

If it were me, I'd definitely get them to drop a little metallic fleck into the mix. Makes things a bit more interesting

Steve

Very well know company around merseyside. Almost used them a few months back but they were closed for a while due to some personal stuff but now they are open as usual.

And only about 2 mins from our flat which is a bonus

Are Pro Clean back open? Am definately getting my wheels refurbed then! Have used them before and they've done a good job too

Are Pro Clean back open? Am definately getting my wheels refurbed then! Have used them before and they've done a good job too

Walked past a few weeks ago and they looked opened for business

Fairly reasonable I reckon, especially if you can benefit from them fitting your new tyres.

If it were me, I'd definitely get them to drop a little metallic fleck into the mix. Makes things a bit more interesting

Steve

YES YES YES Thats what i want how much did you pay for yours steve. if i want they will do just the refurb for £48.50 +vat so there charging a tenner for fitting. i would rather they fitted the tyres so then if they scratch then they can fix