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2013 S4 Gunmetal Powdercoated Wheels & Plastidipped Grill, Mirrors, and Rear Diffuser

Old 12-08-2012, 10:30 AM
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Hey guys,

I just got my car back from the Powdercoater, I got my 19" wheels powdercoated, and am VERY happy with how they came out.

I also plastidipped my front grill, mirrors, and rear diffuser. Here's a few pics.

Cheers!

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Old 12-08-2012, 10:32 AM
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Here is a quick before and after:

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Old 12-09-2012, 05:53 AM
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Looks good!

I was wondering how a gun metal would look again my Meteor Gray. May be too similar in color. :/
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I like it as well. Sort of a "stealth" look. Had a 71 GTO that we painted gloss black and all the trim and wheels matte black with tinted windows. It was very intimidating.
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Very nice. Let us know how those rims hold up. My powder coated peelers were very susceptible to chipping
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Originally Posted by 2013S4
Hey guys,

I just got my car back from the Powdercoater, I got my 19" wheels powdercoated, and am VERY happy with how they came out.

I also plastidipped my front grill, mirrors, and rear diffuser. Here's a few pics.

Cheers!





Rims look great. Most other manufacturers are offering dark rims on their sport models... Audi should be too on this car.
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Originally Posted by SFV A4
Rims look great. Most other manufacturers are offering dark rims on their sport models... Audi should be too on this car.
I agree completely. I think it was a mistake when they got rid of the "Titanium" package in 2012. SMH @ Audi.
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Originally Posted by 2013S4
I agree completely. I think it was a mistake when they got rid of the "Titanium" package in 2012. SMH @ Audi.
Titanium rims are still available here in Canada. I have them on my 2013. The package itself is gone.
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Q for you on the grill...

What did you do to cover the homelink "plug" right next to the Audi rings?

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I'm thinking about covering our grill as well and I just wonder what to do with the homelink plug; cover it with painter's tape?

BTW, everything looks great!

I may try to do the same with the wheels, but with plasti-dip. I've been testing blends out and 3 coats of black and then 2 of smoke seems to get a similar color as your wheels.
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Default Those wheels look fantastic! - What did it cost?

I had not even thought of coating them and would much prefer to put the $$ to suspension mods ... not a fan of the OEM Peelers.

How much and who does this kind of work?

Thanks!
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