Any solution for non-blk/silv/white RS4s who want clear/painted corner reflectors??
11-20-2008, 10:29 AM
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Any solution for non-blk/silv/white RS4s who want clear/painted corner reflectors??
I did a forum search and it looks like the best thing people have been doing is smoking them out, which wouldnt look that good on a sprint blue. And my wife would kill me if I blew money on a euro front bumper JUST to have the side reflectors match the paint color ;P
I havent found any good info on how to remove them, since I hear they are not like the S4 reflectors and are secured by bolts. What I didnt see is if someone found a good way to access these bolts short of removing the nose.
It sounds like if I go to the effort of removing the nose, I should just buy some spare reflectors ahead of time, have them painted, and then insert them. Problem is, sprint blue is probably not a color used often in the audi body shops...
I remember reading someone (Fluffhead?) bought some reflectors ahead of time, but then I heard someone else claim there is no separate part number (part of bumper).. so now Im confused what he bought.
I havent found any good info on how to remove them, since I hear they are not like the S4 reflectors and are secured by bolts. What I didnt see is if someone found a good way to access these bolts short of removing the nose.
It sounds like if I go to the effort of removing the nose, I should just buy some spare reflectors ahead of time, have them painted, and then insert them. Problem is, sprint blue is probably not a color used often in the audi body shops...
I remember reading someone (Fluffhead?) bought some reflectors ahead of time, but then I heard someone else claim there is no separate part number (part of bumper).. so now Im confused what he bought.
11-20-2008, 10:58 AM
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if you find your paint code, u can order it thru audi parts... thats what i did. i put on about 13
coats till the reflection behind the paint wasnt visible under any light. the paint comes with clear coat as well. to remove the reflector u NEED to remove the nose, there is if i remember correctly an 8mm nut holding it on from the inside. you do not need to remove the nose completely, just till u can get to the nut.
heres the only picture i have (thanks jeff for the great shot)<ul><li><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/jeffahn/2982494544/in/set-72157608459292079/">http://flickr.com/photos/jeffahn/2982494544/in/set-72157608459292079/</a</li></ul>
heres the only picture i have (thanks jeff for the great shot)<ul><li><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/jeffahn/2982494544/in/set-72157608459292079/">http://flickr.com/photos/jeffahn/2982494544/in/set-72157608459292079/</a</li></ul>
11-20-2008, 01:52 PM
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I got the rear ones ahead of time and had them smoked...
I then destroyed the stock ones to get them out b/c I didn't know there was an easy way to pop them out.
For the front I have the European bumper.
For the front I have the European bumper.
11-20-2008, 02:30 PM
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A nice weekend project. No need to remove bumper, reflectors, etc which is a royal PITA.
1. The materials. Ordered these from Paintscratch.com. You'll need the paint code of your car color. Easy online order form.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/561/dsc01442.jpg">
2. Prep the car properly to protect from overspray. Sand reflector with 150 grit then wet sand with 600 grit sand paper. Properly dry.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/561/dsc01439.jpg">
3. Apply 2 coats adhesion promoter followed by 3-4 coats primer. Allow to dry overnight. Wet sand with 600 grit paper. Allow to dry for a few hours. Follow with 4-5 coats color and 4-5 coats clear coat waiting about 10 min between coats. The next day, apply rubbing compound and buff.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/561/dsc01441.jpg">
4. The finished product. This has held up for me for 18 months flawlessly, so far, including a harsh New England winter. Total cost=$72.00
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/561/dsc01462.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/561/dsc01442.jpg">
2. Prep the car properly to protect from overspray. Sand reflector with 150 grit then wet sand with 600 grit sand paper. Properly dry.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/561/dsc01439.jpg">
3. Apply 2 coats adhesion promoter followed by 3-4 coats primer. Allow to dry overnight. Wet sand with 600 grit paper. Allow to dry for a few hours. Follow with 4-5 coats color and 4-5 coats clear coat waiting about 10 min between coats. The next day, apply rubbing compound and buff.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/561/dsc01441.jpg">
4. The finished product. This has held up for me for 18 months flawlessly, so far, including a harsh New England winter. Total cost=$72.00
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/561/dsc01462.jpg">
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11-21-2008, 03:00 PM
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I put tinted clear bra on my side markers & tails. I think it would look good on the blue
I saw this done on a blue R32 and it looked great. The nice thing about it - only $85 for the side markers & tail lights & if you don't like it, you can just peel it off.
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