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Old 01-15-2008, 10:07 AM
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planning on doing one of the above on my 19" RS4 reps for the spring in a deep bronze. Plan on matching the pinstripe on the grill in the same bronze color and painting the calipers black to get rid of the red. wondering if I will have issue painting(chipping, durability, etc)or should I go the powder coating route for durability. TIA!
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Old 01-15-2008, 10:26 AM
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splain..... I know powdercoat is the way to go but have you had expierience with painted wheels?
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Default Paint won't last forever like powdercoating should
I have painted wheels myself and they scratch very easily.
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I should get myself powdercoated.
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It's done wonders for my complexion.
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Default I guess my issue would be if I get tired of the color is it hard to change to something different
if powder coating? I have a buddy at a body shop so repainting would be quick and cheap. I havent really researched powder coating. is changing color and re-application just as easy?
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