Fit and finish describes the tangible quality of an assembled product, focusing on how tightly components join together and the perfection of their visible surfaces. Fit covers gap tolerances, flushness, and the absence of rattles, while finish covers paint quality, polishing, and texture consistency. It is the primary metric for perceived quality by the end consumer.
Heard on the job
The engine runs perfectly, but the fit and finish on the dashboard panels is terrible, with uneven gaps everywhere.