Four_point_two

So in the next couple months I plan to match my bumpers and fenders to the rest of the car, is it a good idea to paint the whole thing including the middle sections that Audi never did or leave those exposed? Thanks all.

horkn

My AR came with full paint, but the original owner had the centers painted to match. I would say it was a wise move as it makes the car look way more finished and I personally hate grey plastic.

MYD-WGN

There where some with painted inserts from the factory.To me it all depends on the color of the car.I have full body silver with grey inserts.I think the inserts do a good job in hiding bugs and such.I don't worry about chips because I have Armorcoat

05allroad

I've got full body paint and would also like to paint my inserts, but the shop I took it to (they do awesome work and get all of the body work from the local Porsche, Audi & MB dealerships) said that they could do it, but the paint wouldn't stick well to the insert materials. I've got to assume that he's wrong as I've seen several pics online and they all look great.

MYD-WGN

He is very wrong.Lots of people think its a special plastic.It is the same as the bumper

05allroad

That's what I thought. It's the same material as the bumper, just un-primered and un-painted, correct?

MYD-WGN

I believe it's painted that dark grey

Tamas

Just do it! I have and it looks amazing.

Four_point_two

Thanks everyone, I believe I will just have the whole front and rear shot. Now my last two questions are: does anyone like 3m make a clear bra for the whole front? And where can I find a rear bumper pad/protector so I don't scratch it loading bags, boxes, etc? Thanks again.

MYD-WGN

I had a simular type of stuff.It was a custom job that took some time because of grooves and the radius's in the bumper.Over time the edges started to look bad.I had it redone with Armorcoat.It is a spray on protector that is thick like a plastic laminate