Blacking the aluminium.

Post by **mattler** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 6:16 pm

Finally got round to blacking some of the ali bits today and the car looks miles better already, managed to prize off the tailpipes as well which also look much better.
Does anyone know how to remove the strip at the bottom of he boot??
This so far has aluded me!

Post by **SteveH** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 6:56 pm

I assume its similar to the trim at bottom of doors, undo screw(s) and slide it out?

Post by **mattler** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:28 pm

Pics of the blacking not possible as file size is too big and I`m not good enough on vista to sort it yet....Any ideas??

Post by **philroach** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:23 pm

reset your camera to use minimal pixels

Post by **TIMSRS** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:37 pm

Yep,Did mine about a month ago.
The panel on the inside of the boot needs to be removed.
You can then see i think 6mm nuts each side of the trim.
The centre is bonded with the trim adhesive and requires a bit of persuation and being carefull not to bend it.

Post by **mattler** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:51 pm

What paint have you been using, I used BBQ paint as I was doing the tail pipes for heat purposes.

Post by **TIMSRS** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:56 pm

Painted the tailgate trim in 2K.
Left the exhausts as they are chrome.

Post by **Gig_Georg** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:42 pm

Ha ha did mine too today. Had to redo them 3 times to get finish just right.Black looks alot more evil.Girl friend saw my rs with black bits and now wants her A3 3.2 sline s bits done in black. lol

Post by **mrmule** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:55 am

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Window ... 01033.mspx

Post by **mattler** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:14 pm

mrmule wrote:http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Window ... 01033.mspx

Cheers for that, it was so easy when you know how!!

Post by **mattler** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:18 pm

More pics

Post by **mrmule** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:49 pm

Very good! Now the rails...

Post by **mattler** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:58 pm

That may be a problem as I`ve gone for all the easy bits to start with.......Rail removal "how to" anyone????????

Post by **mrmule** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:17 pm

Head liner out? Must be... Worth it though.

Post by **TIMSRS** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:14 pm

Nightmare, all the roof lining needs to come off.
A steady hand and mask off the roof rails much quicker.

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