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  1. Nutrienthorse

    De chrome window surrounds opinions/advice!

    From what I've read on here and other sources, it seems that many Vag cars suffer from chrome trim perishing. It's seems there are many opinions as to what the chrome trim is actually made of but the common thought is that it's a metal with a chromed plastic coating, so if it's looked after it's...
  2. Nutrienthorse

    De chrome window surrounds opinions/advice!

    I'm not sure, the weather is rubbish just now so I'll see how this test area wears. If it starts to deteriorate, I'd look to seal it with a non-glossy coat of something. If not I'll do it all like this. Worst case scenario is I have to do it again. It would be cool if this helps people turn...
  3. Nutrienthorse

    What have you done to your A4 b6 today?

    Rustoleum metallic chrome spray paint. Apparently it's for metals and plastics, the can has a horrible chrome cap on it with a sticker saying the paint doesn't actually look like the cap. It looks more like aluminium but it's good. I'm going to use primer when I do the rest and re-do this bit.
  4. Nutrienthorse

    What have you done to your A4 b6 today?

    In my second consecutive car stuff day, I achieved a lot! Took the car to get a puncture repaired; the guy owns a b7 and complemented me on the condition of my b6 - first time that's happened, made my day! The car had locking wheel bolts but no key, luckily they were familiar with the hammer...
  5. Nutrienthorse

    De chrome window surrounds opinions/advice!

    Ok, i was all set for black trim, then at the last minute my dad had secretly bought a can of "chrome" rustoleum spray paint. Ideally I wanted to stay chrome, so it was worth a try. Masked up a section to test it on, and the results are pretty good. It's more aluminium looking, like the roof...
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