Facelift Facelift S3 saloon ibis white Turbo Technics V4

Craig Cull · Nov 5, 2016

Started stripping to loose the chrome last night, you dont realise just how much individual parts there is until you start stripping.
I know most painters would just paint thw grill as one, but thats not something i can do lol.
Although i finished it last night i need to detail it before i post the finished result which will be this afternoon. For now heres some pics from the strip down and paint.

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azibux1 · Nov 5, 2016

Looking professional @Craig Cull! Look forward to the finished pics

Simon L · Nov 5, 2016

Oh my god fathers, what have you done to that lovely chrome grill??!!

Craig Cull · Nov 5, 2016

Ok so heres some pics now shes clean.

Picture heavy, hope you like

I've now got it exactly how i want it looks wise, but still kept a little chrome just to break it up from a black edition, also stole an idea from the new RS3 saloom and went for a full gloss black rear valance.

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slinemfc · Nov 5, 2016

Craig Cull said:
Ok so heres some pics now shes clean.

Picture heavy, hope you like

I've now got it exactly how i want it looks wise, but still kept a little chrome just to break it up from a black edition, also stole an idea from the new RS3 saloom and went for a full gloss black rear valance.

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Looks good, almost tempted to ask you to do my PFL...

Seriously, like it like that especially in white. Can't see much of the chrome you've left though.

Ride Italian. Drive German. Kiss French.

Craig Cull · Nov 5, 2016

slinemfc said:
Looks good, almost tempted to ask you to do my PFL...

Seriously, like it like that especially in white. Can't see much of the chrome you've left though.

Ride Italian. Drive German. Kiss French.

Ive just left the badges and mirrors mate, just enough to break it up a little. I could help with your PFL if needed

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Rob2k68 · Nov 5, 2016

Craig Cull said:
Ok so heres some pics now shes clean.

Picture heavy, hope you like

I've now got it exactly how i want it looks wise, but still kept a little chrome just to break it up from a black edition, also stole an idea from the new RS3 saloom and went for a full gloss black rear valance.

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Top job Craig - seriously good days work there (maybe two) !!!

CraigI · Nov 5, 2016

The title of this one needs changed.
I'm left disappointed at the lack of Riviera blue.

Craig Cull · Nov 5, 2016

CraigI said:
The title of this one needs changed.
I'm left disappointed at the lack of Riviera blue.

Im not dissapointed mate and thats all that matters. Ill change the title

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Flying Scotsman · Nov 5, 2016

Craig, that is a top notch paint job and I like the fact that you left the mirrors and badges as is. If, I lived in your neck of the woods and I curbed a wheel. I know where I would go to get it refurbished.

Jassyo06 · Nov 5, 2016

That's a frightingly looking awesome job you have achieved there mate..... 10/10

Craig Cull · Nov 5, 2016

jassyo06 said:
That's a frightingly looking awesome job you have achieved there mate..... 10/10

Thank you mate

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Jassyo06 · Nov 5, 2016

Craig Cull said:
Thank you mate

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Your very welcome.... lol

Craig Cull · Nov 5, 2016

Thanks for the positive feedback everyone, just one person that needs a few private moments with the earlier pages, but im not gonna change the title as it tells a story about how i got to this point. I also love riviera but it doesnt dissapoint me not to see it. You make good thing out of an otherwise bad situation and create a solution, and thats exactly what we have acheived. Ive got a couple more subtle changes to make but they will be minor. Maybe an exhaust and an intake for now but we will see

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TDI-line · Nov 5, 2016

This has been a nice read Craig, your car looks lovely and will be a head turner.

Jassyo06 · Nov 5, 2016

Audi Carbon door mirror covers.... sweet

Craig Cull · Nov 5, 2016

jassyo06 said:
Audi Carbon door mirror covers.... sweet

We also have a hydro dipping tank so i could trial some carbon dipped painted covers rather than the aluminium covers?

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Craig Cull · Nov 5, 2016

TDI-line said:
This has been a nice read Craig, your car looks lovely and will be a head turner.

Thanks mate

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pburv · Nov 5, 2016

Spot on ! Craig...

I'm really jealous

SPIKE_ · Nov 6, 2016

The black styling looks perfect. Did you have to strip any of the chrome from the plastic, or is it OK to spray straight over the chrome?

Craig Cull · Nov 6, 2016

SPIKE_S1 said:
The black styling looks perfect. Did you have to strip any of the chrome from the plastic, or is it OK to spray straight over the chrome?

Thanks mate, no i didnt strip any of the chrome. I basically treat it like bare metal and give it s good key then etch prime prior to paint. Some painters will disagree with me on this one as its plastic, but because its a metal effect plastic the plastic primer doesnt touch it, where as the etch grabs hold it rather than softening it up to get a key. So far this technique has seen zero rework, where as the plastic primer options always flake. Thats just from past experience

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Craig Cull · Nov 6, 2016

Rob2k68 said:
Top job Craig - seriously good days work there (maybe two) !!!

Took me 6 hours to do the paint, 1.5 hours to do the springs and half hour on the spacers and checking for clearance. You know what its like when youve got the tools for the job, try do it at home and it would probably take me a week lol with everything against me. But then again thats where it all started.

Dont know if any of you ever spotted my hybrid k04 A4 2.0 tfsi quattro, which then turned into the only top mount big turbo garrett gtx3076r in the country? Then the RS4 B7 respray witha few minor touches, thats kind of where it all started for me, feel free to take a look and see what you think

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Rob2k68 · Nov 6, 2016

Craig Cull said:
Took me 6 hours to do the paint, 1.5 hours to do the springs and half hour on the spacers and checking for clearance. You know what its like when youve got the tools for the job, try do it at home and it would probably take me a week lol with everything against me. But then again thats where it all started.

Dont know if any of you ever spotted my hybrid k04 A4 2.0 tfsi quattro, which then turned into the only top mount big turbo garrett gtx3076r in the country? Then the RS4 B7 respray witha few minor touches, thats kind of where it all started for me, feel free to take a look and see what you think

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Would love to have access to such a workshop as you say mate makes life so much easier would have done the intercooler myself if I had.

Any links to your previous motors on here ? - would love to check those out too !

Richierich37 · Nov 6, 2016

Super job Craig, car looks great!

Craig Cull · Nov 6, 2016

Richierich37 said:
Super job Craig, car looks great!

Thank you mate

glad you like

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Craig Cull · Nov 6, 2016

Rob2k68 said:
Would love to have access to such a workshop as you say mate makes life so much easier would have done the intercooler myself if I had.

Any links to your previous motors on here ? - would love to check those out too !

Totally agree mate, its something ive built up over the last 2 years but its getting there. I started from a garage round the back of a terraced house in leeds lol.

Heres the big turbo build
To get you started as this was the main build that took over my life. You will see why im a little reluctant to go mental with the S3.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=216401&share_fid=2376&share_type=t
2.0T FSI Forged Engine Build Has Started, Big Turbo Build.

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Craig Cull · Nov 6, 2016

Rob2k68 said:
Would love to have access to such a workshop as you say mate makes life so much easier would have done the intercooler myself if I had.

Any links to your previous motors on here ? - would love to check those out too !

Also here is my 6 minute (ish) time lapse of the full RS4 respray we did earlier this year (my old car)

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pburv · Nov 6, 2016

Craig Cull said:
Also here is my 6 minute (ish) time lapse of the full RS4 respray we did earlier this year (my old car)

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Who needs to detail a car when you can just re paint it in 6 minutes...lol
Epic video Craig

azibux1 · Nov 6, 2016

Nice vid!

Craig Cull · Nov 6, 2016

pburv said:
Who needs to detail a car when you can just re paint it in 6 minutes...lol
Epic video Craig

If only mate, i would be a multi millionaire

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Craig Cull · Nov 11, 2016

Rolled the S3 back into the bodyshop this afternoon, decided to paint the boot spoiler and Gps antenna gloss black, then add the black badges. Couldnt help myself! Really impressed with it

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azibux1 · Nov 12, 2016

Liking that a lot!

Peter Metcalf · Nov 12, 2016

Looks mint

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Rob2k68 · Nov 12, 2016

Craig Cull said:
Rolled the S3 back into the bodyshop this afternoon, decided to paint the boot spoiler and Gps antenna gloss black, then add the black badges. Couldnt help myself! Really impressed with it

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That looks well smart Craig.

Audi Bairn · Nov 12, 2016

Craig Cull said:
Rolled the S3 back into the bodyshop this afternoon, decided to paint the boot spoiler and Gps antenna gloss black, then add the black badges. Couldnt help myself! Really impressed with it

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Looks great Craig.
The black / white go well together.

pburv · Nov 12, 2016

Awesome! Craig....It's the small subtle changes that make it stand out as a classy job.....

Craig Cull · Nov 12, 2016

Thanks chaps, thought i had the balance to start with but couldnt help myself. Also the DTUK FSR+ is much better than i expected!

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TOYNEG · Nov 13, 2016

Nice, got mine yesterday.

Jcbmally · Nov 13, 2016

Craig Cull said:
Rolled the S3 back into the bodyshop this afternoon, decided to paint the boot spoiler and Gps antenna gloss black, then add the black badges. Couldnt help myself! Really impressed with it

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Oh c'mon, your just showing off now lol. Top job that fella, as pburv says "subtle changes".

Craig Cull · Nov 13, 2016

TOYNEG said:
Nice, got mine yesterday.

Nice mate!!!

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