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Hi all

I've had a look through the "chassis" section of the forum but have decided to post here because this is a GTi-related issue (isn't it?).

Although I do my best to look after my bbs rims as much as possible, cleaning them twice a week, avoiding kerbs and parallel parking, etc, but sadly the previous owner wasn't so careful and I've got a fair bit of damage (IMO) to them. Some corrosion as described by other GTi owners, some damage from tyre fitters on the front wheels, and various chips/scuffs/marks.

So what I'd like to know is this: how much (per wheel) am I looking at for refurbishment (approximate costs), and does anyone know of any reputable companies offering such a service somewhere in the my region?? Preferably Telford, Wolverhampton, Cannock and such but could be persuaded to make the trip to Sheffield as it'd be worth it!

Many thanks,

Simon

I was quoted £90 for an outer rim polish on 2 BBS RXII alloys from a company based in Kent, can't remember the name at the mo though

They are likely to cost a lot more being split rims though as I found a lot of local refurb companies didn't want to actually split the rim as its quite easy to cause more damage apparently!

Dave

U could try

SPIT & POLISH
UNIT 12B
SOVEREIGN WAY
TONBRIDGE
KENT TN9 1RS.
TEL: 01732 367771

They're meant to be good

Oh yeah

http://www.spitandpolish.co.uk/

Mine are bad.. All 4 of them. So it means probably sending them to S&P and leaving my car on bricks for a week.

I've contacted 'spitandpolish' and I'm waiting for a return e-mail - depends on cost as to whether or not I get the wheels sorted though!

The alternative is a completely different set of alloys... any suggestions as to what suits the Polo? I've had a look through the member's rides section and I'm gonna play about with a bit of virtual tweakery. Ideally I want a set that will show off the red calipers

Are 16"s and a spot of lowering the way to go? And will I need any arch mods with approx. a 35mm drop?

Just to say that I had an email back from Spit & polish today and they say that they dont referb split rim alloys.

Simon

hi there try the a10 wheel and tyre centre in chesunt. hertfordshire

01992 624433.
they are very good.
jon

Bad news on spitandpolish then...

Cheers Jon, I've found the website for a10 and I'll try them. I like the idea of choosing a different finish for the wheels... maybe a dark chrome

Just found out that Pristine in Milton Keens will charge £135 per wheel for a complete referb on both rims with a 3 day lead-time.

How much??

So if one wheel is £135... four is a massive £540!!! Thats a sizeable chunk of my monthly earnings

slghtly off topic but jon_poloV... is that a custon retrim you've got going on inside your polo, the black and red seats look top!!

nope its standard! it goes well with the silver and the red rear clusters i find. ive got more close up pics in members rides if you want to look.
cheers mate
jon

lovely looking motor jon!

what model is your polo?

thank you mate, its a 1.4 match. im really pleased with it.
wish i had leather tho!