kem

I found this thread, but I thought you had other pics. I'm really liking this mod for a black car.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/rs4b7/msgs/68499.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/rs4b7/msgs/68499.phtml</a</li></ul>

Vijay

It really finishes of an otherwise kinda cheap looking plastic piece that I feel is below the standard of what should be on this car. Alternatively, you could just finish it in phantom black. Either way, be sure to put a piece of clear bra on the front. It'll take a beating given its location.

kem

What paint did you use to match the matte silver?

Vijay

The actual color code is 7277 Matte Nickel. The color match isn't 100% but it is DAMN close.

Steps are....wash and prep with steel wool soap pad to get all oils out of the plastic and provide a finely abrasive surface for paint to adhere. Allow to fully dry.

apply two coats of Bulldog Adhesion promoter followed by 3-4 coats of primer. Allow to dry overnight. Sand with 400 grit paper, then wet sand with 600 grit paper. allow to fully dry.

Apply 4-5 coats of the paint followed by 3-4 coats of clearcoat lacquer. after a few days, put a 1" strip of clear bra over the front edge of the piece.

Between all coatings, wait about 5-7 minutes.

Final step....bake in oven for about 8 minutes at around 175 degrees to fully cure the paint. Watch carefully for bubbling.

Have fun!

BaysideRS4

The picture in your poster of your garage is just incredible. I'm so jealous.