Akoya Silver 2007 A3 Sport Wheel Refurb

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Hi folks,

I am taking my Akoya Silver (hopefully that's right!) 2007 A3 Sportback sport in for a full wheel refurb shortly and need some opinions and help. I know colour is personal preference. I was just going to stick with the standard Audi silver to keep them factory looking but the place suggested anthracite as a possible change.

Anyone got any thoughts or personal experience to share?

Thanks in advance!

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I'm in the same position as you, got an Akoya Silver car with Silver wheels that need a refurb! I still can't decide on colour, I find that a nice bright silver complements Akoya Silver well. Anthracite looks ok, but I feel that darker colours can sometimes make the wheel look a bit lost, especially if the wheels have thinner spokes. I think shadow chrome might be a good shout as it is like anthracite, but more shiny.
 
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Not sure I've heard of that colour but I thought same as you, lighter seems better but not seen much on the darker spectrum to compare
 
Here is Donny_DJs car. It's not Akoya Silver (close enough though!), but it gives you an idea of colour.

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Nice. A bit dark looking in the shade though. Thinking I might keep OEM colour now as silver lighter seems better on Akoya Silver rather than darker


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I have an Akoya 3-door. Much prefer the silver Ronals. But my Titanium MTMs are the best!
 
Thanks guys. I have to say I am not a fan of black wheels, but it is helpful to see them just to confirm it in my mind! :sm4:

Does anyone happen to have any more examples of lighter wheels?
 
When my wheels were in better condition!

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Here is Donny_DJs car. It's not Akoya Silver (close enough though!), but it gives you an idea of colour.

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Thanks @DJ_26 - Mine is Avus Silver.... It's very similar to Akoya Silver but instead of a hint of purple it's blue :).
Regarding the wheels... i got mine done in 'Black Chrome' (which is kinda in between silver and anthracite, and give a 'mirror' effect) by The Wheel Specialist and thoroughly recommend it. The pics don't really do it justice :)
 
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When my wheels were in better condition!

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That looks really smart. Stock wheel colour bright silver is def the way to go. That other Akoya S-Line looks really good too, but maybe a shade too dark, but it does look good in the brighter photo.

The black wheels look horrendous IMO - just wipes £2k off the perceived value of the car.
 
I'd say stick with OEM silver coloured alloys.
 
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Thought i would post mine so you can see a darker colour i have Matt black and i have had loads of comments on how well they suit the car!!
 

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Thanks for the pics mate. I have to say not my cup of tea but it would be boring if we all had the same!


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I would always say stock silver, sometimes a slightly darker shade can work but it's easy to slip in to a rough modified look that doesn't work so well on these cars (just IMO).
 

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These are some pics I took while at The Wheel Specialist of the different shades. It's under artificial light but gives you a nice idea of shade.

Black Chrome is bottom row, 3rd from the left:

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They do look good I have to say, but I think unless I'm 100% sure on a colour, I will stick with OEM silver


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titanium IMO is the best bet. the color code is L8AU and requires two coats then 2 coats of clear. the color for reference is on the BE rotors
 
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