My weekend project...
 

This weekend I embarked on a new project for my A4. I realized that the interior trim pieces in my 1.8T were just paint on aluminum. I started removing trim pieces and stripping the paint off using paint stripper, and have given my A4 a pretty killer new look. The most interesting thing I found is that the texture of the trim is all paint. Once the paint is removed, the pieces are smooth brushed aluminum!

I did the same thing years ago with my cannondale (aluminum framed) mountain bike, and the look has really held up with hardly any oxidation.

I'll be posting a FAQ later this week on the process of removing the trim pieces, stripping the paint, and replacing the trim.

In the meantime, I'll post a couple of shots of what I've done...

John

Pic 1 - Front door
 

<center><img src="http://131.107.68.28/a4org/aludoorf.jpg"></center><p>Here's the driver's side front door...

Pic 2 - Rear door
 

<center><img src="http://131.107.68.28/a4org/aludoorr.jpg"></center><p>Driver's side rear door....

Pic 3 - Dash
 

<center><img src="http://131.107.68.28/a4org/aludash.jpg"></center><p>Here's the dash piece left of the steering wheel....

Wow! Very nice.

What does it look like WITHOUT any trim?

Re: My weekend project...
 

You've just won my award for A4 post of the year. I always wanted that exact silver look. I even bought the expensive Ltek aluminum trim set. I used & like the pieces by the radio & climate controls but the door & dash pieces were too thick looking & I put them on the door plates. Thanks for a great post & please inform the forum on how to remove the trim.

Killer moneysaving upgrade, looking forward to your faq.
 

z

Two Words...

VERY nice! please post the FAQ asap. (: