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01-28-2015, 06:05 PM

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roger_1

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Originally Posted by AudiByNature

I was slightly surprised/annoyed that the full paint finish ($1000!) isn't actually the same as the rest of the body. If I had known that, I probably would have taken your course of action and had it painted. The metallic in this Mythos Black really is nice. Maybe the best metallic black I've seen. I have a flat black 5 series and it's so boring, IMHO. I think the Audi will be easier to "maintain", because it's metallic. Waiting for a break in the crappy weather, so I can clean it up and shoot decent pics.

I agree - I think the 10 spokes go well with the black.

I was lucky - I didn't order my Allroad; it was 6 months old when I bought it - I didn't have the option of the factory full-paint. So as it worked out, I managed to get the gloss finish.

Your black is elegant, and the wheels suit that look very well. The 5 spokes wouldn't look bad, just not as elegant.

Metallic black will, indeed, be easier to clean than non-metallic. And it will show swirls and superficial scratches much less. As you know the glacier white isn't too bad to keep clean, but I have to stay on top of it more than silver or light grey.

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02-03-2015, 07:00 AM

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First mods:
Audi Sport license plate frame
Philips 12841B2 LED Backup bulbs
Lumin-X Tint for headlights and rear lights (which is why I bought the brighter and whiter backup bulbs)
Audi Sport valve stem caps
Audi cargo mat

Yes, all minor and cosmetic. Gotta start somewhere. Pics as soon as it gets above 50 degrees.

Replacing the fog lights soon, trying to decide what to go with. Anyone replace theirs? Any recommendations?