After 12months of the standard RS4...

~RS~ · Mar 8, 2009

Hi klauster,

Is this the colour you are going for with the alloys/ mirrors?

klauster · Mar 9, 2009

~RS~ said:
Hi klauster,

Is this the colour you are going for with the alloys/ mirrors?

pretty much yeah

klauster · Mar 9, 2009

alloys being done today btw, decided to just get on with it

PNH80 · Mar 9, 2009

~RS~ said:
Hi klauster,

Is this the colour you are going for with the alloys/ mirrors?

Christ... That looks like the house from the Munsters or somewhere Scooby Doo would visit!!

klauster · Mar 9, 2009

ok alloys done, sorry about the pics, its was dark when i got home, and I need to wash it again after a nice drive on Sunday

Pretty pleased with it to be honest, comments welcome

Oli. · Mar 9, 2009

Will look awesome when the mirrors are matching!

klauster · Mar 9, 2009

Oli. said:
Will look awesome when the mirrors are matching!

gimme chance

RAPS3 · Mar 9, 2009

Ha ha... Whats the matter with you - get in the garage with a tin of halfords finest

Seriously though - looks really well - I'm actually suprosed at how much I like it. I've always liked the RS4 in the darker colours -but that just does it for me.

Top marks for giving it a go.

jmohide · Mar 9, 2009

Looks fantastic, be interesting to see how you get on with it on a day to day basis.

Just found this matt A5, looks like it is the way forward.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORI...al_slideshow_back_page&slidePageType=features

WiZBiT · Mar 10, 2009

Those pictures look like they did an incredible job of wrapping the car.

Can i ask, how did they get on the with the parking sensors??

Also, standing next to the car and opening doors etc (without looking intentionally) can you actually tell its been vinyl wrapped?

klauster · Mar 10, 2009

Parking sensors still work, the vinyl is thin enough for them to react to it like paint. I have not had the door shuts wrapped as I don't mind people knowing it was originally black. Its still a neat a tidy job when the door is opened. I plan to keep the wrap on 6-12months and then go back to black. Cheers for the comments

warren_S5 · Mar 10, 2009

Wow, what an amazing product, and something I'd never heard of.

Be interesting to see how well it wears.

If you were very wealthy you could have a different colour every few weeks.

klauster · Mar 10, 2009

In the the cold light of day im not sure I like the alloys. Here are some day pics after a quick wash, I am honestly interested in other peoples views, love it, hate it or not sure like me?

Here are some pics of the trim around the doors for those who have asked:

Cheers Nick

Jamiekip · Mar 10, 2009

I like it Nick - think the wheels finish it off quite nicely, and even the door shuts look so different, they look quite cool!
Blackened Exhaust tips next???

klauster · Mar 10, 2009

Jamiekip said:
I like it Nick - think the wheels finish it off quite nicely, and even the door shuts look so different, they look quite cool!
Blackened Exhaust tips next???

I need a small break i think.... maybe

warren_S5 · Mar 10, 2009

I love your car. I adore the RS4 alloys, but if I was being REALLY picky they are a shade or two too dark for my personal preference and seem to merge in with the tyres a little to much. Still very nice though.

klauster · Mar 10, 2009

warrencox said:
I love your car. I adore the RS4 alloys, but if I was being REALLY picky they are a shade or two too dark for my personal preference and seem to merge in with the tyres a little to much. Still very nice though.

that is a fair comment, and I tend to agree, I wasn't wanting them quite that dark...

V6Pete · Mar 10, 2009

klauster said:
that is a fair comment, and I tend to agree, I wasn't wanting them quite that dark...

Painting the rim of the wheels white would break it up a bit and give the definition between the wheels and tyres. It could work, but could end up looking a little chavvy I guess.

I've got black wheels on my black A3, but they are the CH with the stainless lip and I think it stops it looking too black.

The wrap looks awesome though, very impressed with the quality of their work.

dgannon · Mar 10, 2009

Looks amazing mate!

I've had a quote for doing my S3 in matte black from the same company, but in birmingham - £800.... hmmmm can't wait

Dave

leighharris · Mar 10, 2009

warrencox said:
I love your car. I adore the RS4 alloys, but if I was being REALLY picky they are a shade or two too dark for my personal preference and seem to merge in with the tyres a little to much. Still very nice though.

I agree - I think I would have got them done in a dark grey shade rather than black as they are.

The vinyl finish is amazing though :thumbsup:

ChriS3 · Mar 10, 2009

klauster said:
Here are some pics of the trim around the doors for those who have asked:

Ta!

Judging by how dark the grills look, I'm guessing the alloys look a bit lighter in real life? I rather like it. If you're not totllay sure, you could always find out the Audi paint code for the titanium package wheels and have them done in that colour.

I think you need a short plate next

jonnyc · Mar 10, 2009

klauster said:
In the the cold light of day im not sure I like the alloys. Here are some day pics after a quick wash, I am honestly interested in other peoples views, love it, hate it or not sure like me?

IMO they need some 15mm spacers putting on all round.. Then it needs lowering, as soon as you stick dark wheels on a car (especially a white car) it makes the wheels look small..

Just those couple of things would really sort it out..

Looks good though, just needs finishing off

AuldReekie · Mar 10, 2009

My cap is doffed , it takes large melons to step up like this.
Your car looks great and having the mirrors done will balance the colours perfect.

Paul_c · Mar 10, 2009

V6Pete said:
Painting the rim of the wheels white would break it up a bit and give the definition between the wheels and tyres. It could work, but could end up looking a little chavvy I guess.

I've got black wheels on my black A3, but they are the CH with the stainless lip and I think it stops it looking too black.

The wrap looks awesome though, very impressed with the quality of their work.

Pete has it nailed... needs a shiney/silver rim to break up the black alloy/black tyre combo! I do like the idea of lowering and spacers mind!

Hats off to you though, top motor!

V6Pete · Mar 10, 2009

Paul_c said:
Pete has it nailed

Yeah, well without sounding *****, I did think it was a fantastic suggestion...

jwhat · Mar 10, 2009

Wow that looks amazing and I like the contrast of the car and alloys, spacers would set it off nicely though:thumbsup:

Jamiekip · Mar 10, 2009

I think Mitch and Jonny have it nailed.

So, can you 'wrap' the mirror housings in Matte Black?
And then, if you have the time, budget and desire look in to lowering it and pushing the wheels out a little?
From an aesthetic perspective it would bring it all together nicely and stop the wheels from coming across as smaller than they actually are

JohnS3 · Mar 11, 2009

Have to agree with Warren, wheels too dark, the Audi titanium finish would have been better.

klauster · Mar 11, 2009

JohnS3 said:
Have to agree with Warren, wheels too dark, the Audi titanium finish would have been better.

Im going to get them redone next week, I dont like them as they are

S3 Rav · Mar 11, 2009

klauster car looks spot on! really like it.

lil_coz · Mar 11, 2009

Good decision. When I saw your first set of pictures I thought they were a bit too dark but I put that down to the night. After the day pictures, I still stand by that. Just a smidge too dark... The vinyl finish it very impressive!

Coss

klauster · Apr 25, 2009

couple of new additions, still not sorted the alloys out, but managed to get 2007 headlights and some carbon fibre trim

comments welcome

markwiggy · Apr 25, 2009

Nice, like the carbon trim on the steering wheel. Carbon trim in the RS4 certainly looks much better than the other options that were available,not lovin the wheels though, much prefer the original colour.

Mark

Jamiekip · Apr 25, 2009

Smal tweaks making quite a big difference Klauster - the new headlights improve the front end so much.... and the carbon looks lovely inside... especially on the steering wheel.

What are you doing with the alloys then? Going a lighter shade?? OEM titanium colour????

10blazin · Apr 25, 2009

so so nice i love the inside, carbon trim is amazing id be a proud man if i owned that car ......

klauster · Apr 25, 2009

Jamiekip said:
Smal tweaks making quite a big difference Klauster - the new headlights improve the front end so much.... and the carbon looks lovely inside... especially on the steering wheel.

What are you doing with the alloys then? Going a lighter shade?? OEM titanium colour????

i finally have the paint codes and colour card. So next month I will be going Audi titan, on the mirrors and alloys...

watch this space

klauster · Apr 25, 2009

Also have carbon fibre gear knob and handbrake on there way from germany, then im gonna stop messing and enjoy

warren_S5 · Apr 25, 2009

Like the carbon steering wheel, an improvement over OE look. Is it very slippy in your hands?

klauster · Apr 25, 2009

warrencox said:
Like the carbon steering wheel, an improvement over OE look. Is it very slippy in your hands?

not especially, it feels nice, and I deffo prefer it over the silver plastic oe one

Jamiekip · Apr 25, 2009

klauster said:
i finally have the paint codes and colour card. So next month I will be going Audi titan, on the mirrors and alloys...

watch this space

The Titan finish will look ace mate - look forward to seeing that.
Can I ask who has manged to get the paint and do the work for you? I've heard getting hold of that paint is very hard !!!

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