Changed to black optics.....
Changed to black optics.....
I just got my car back after having grill and window surrounds wrapped and roof rails done with plasti dip. Also had wheels powder coated & a full machine polish to get rid of swirls. Heres a few pics.....
Current;
18 Daytona Grey RS4
16 Green R8
Past;
17 Misano RS6 PE
66 Sapphire BMW F80 M3.
16 Floret Silver RS6 Performance
18 Mythos Black RS4
14 Daytona Grey RS6
13 Daytona Gey RS6 (Don't ask!)
08 Monza Silver RS6 Avant
07 Phantom Black RS4 Avant
Loads of BM's inc. 4 x M's
18 Daytona Grey RS4
16 Green R8
Past;
17 Misano RS6 PE
66 Sapphire BMW F80 M3.
16 Floret Silver RS6 Performance
18 Mythos Black RS4
14 Daytona Grey RS6
13 Daytona Gey RS6 (Don't ask!)
08 Monza Silver RS6 Avant
07 Phantom Black RS4 Avant
Loads of BM's inc. 4 x M's
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Re: Changed to black optics.....
Any closeups of the wrap? I am thinking of plastidip for the whole trim - I've done my grille and it's lasted really well. Easy to do myself whereas the wrap is not a job I can do so I'd have to pay for it. Interested to hear why you chose wrap not plastidip for the whole trim? Cheers!
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2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
Re: Changed to black optics.....
Who did the work was it a local company
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Re: Changed to black optics.....
I'm not a big fan of black optics except on black RS4s, and yours looks great I'm thinking of getting my trim wrapped or Plasti-Dipped so would be interests to see more pics and details!
Misano Red B7 RS4 Avant. 20" Rotors. KW adjustable spring kit. 8 & 10mm H&R spacers. MRC Stage 2 remap. Pre-cat delete & x-pipe.
Re: Changed to black optics.....
Was done by http://www.oxfordperformanceautos.com
Don't know why they wrapped the window trim rather than plasti dip. They said the roof rails had to be plasti dip as to wrap them to a good finish they would need to be removed, which involves removing the headlining etc, so a non starter. The overall finish is really good, accept a small piece of wrap in the rear quarter window trim which they are re-doing with no quibbles. To wrap the window trim Matt black & grill gloss black, and plastidip roof rails Matt black was £175, reasonable I thought. Will add some more pics when it stops raining!
Don't know why they wrapped the window trim rather than plasti dip. They said the roof rails had to be plasti dip as to wrap them to a good finish they would need to be removed, which involves removing the headlining etc, so a non starter. The overall finish is really good, accept a small piece of wrap in the rear quarter window trim which they are re-doing with no quibbles. To wrap the window trim Matt black & grill gloss black, and plastidip roof rails Matt black was £175, reasonable I thought. Will add some more pics when it stops raining!
Current;
18 Daytona Grey RS4
16 Green R8
Past;
17 Misano RS6 PE
66 Sapphire BMW F80 M3.
16 Floret Silver RS6 Performance
18 Mythos Black RS4
14 Daytona Grey RS6
13 Daytona Gey RS6 (Don't ask!)
08 Monza Silver RS6 Avant
07 Phantom Black RS4 Avant
Loads of BM's inc. 4 x M's
18 Daytona Grey RS4
16 Green R8
Past;
17 Misano RS6 PE
66 Sapphire BMW F80 M3.
16 Floret Silver RS6 Performance
18 Mythos Black RS4
14 Daytona Grey RS6
13 Daytona Gey RS6 (Don't ask!)
08 Monza Silver RS6 Avant
07 Phantom Black RS4 Avant
Loads of BM's inc. 4 x M's
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Re: Changed to black optics.....
Yes that's very reasonable! I wouldn't need my grill doing so hopefully a fraction less.
Your car looks basically how I'd like mine. Much envy!
Your car looks basically how I'd like mine. Much envy!
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2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
2017 BMW M4 Competition Pack - Mineral Grey - 530ps by bootmod3, JCWeldfab exhaust.
Previously:
Renault Megane R26 - Liquid Yellow - 275ps.
2015 Audi Exclusive RS4 B8 - Merlin Purple - JCWF Exhaust
2009 Audi RS6 C6 - Phantom Black - 730ps MRC Tuned
2008 Audi RS4 B7 - Phantom Black - 449ps MRC Tuned
2002 Peugeot 106 Gti - Mauritius blue - 430ps Home built.
Re: Changed to black optics.....
Cheers. It also has a light smoke tint on all windows. I'd like it a bit lower, but will prob swap to b8 in not too distant future so don't want to start messing with suspension etc....,
Current;
18 Daytona Grey RS4
16 Green R8
Past;
17 Misano RS6 PE
66 Sapphire BMW F80 M3.
16 Floret Silver RS6 Performance
18 Mythos Black RS4
14 Daytona Grey RS6
13 Daytona Gey RS6 (Don't ask!)
08 Monza Silver RS6 Avant
07 Phantom Black RS4 Avant
Loads of BM's inc. 4 x M's
18 Daytona Grey RS4
16 Green R8
Past;
17 Misano RS6 PE
66 Sapphire BMW F80 M3.
16 Floret Silver RS6 Performance
18 Mythos Black RS4
14 Daytona Grey RS6
13 Daytona Gey RS6 (Don't ask!)
08 Monza Silver RS6 Avant
07 Phantom Black RS4 Avant
Loads of BM's inc. 4 x M's
Re: Changed to black optics.....
Looks really nice.
Does anyone know the lifespan of the wrap and can it withstand a pressure washer etc?
£175 is a great price!
Does anyone know the lifespan of the wrap and can it withstand a pressure washer etc?
£175 is a great price!
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Re: Changed to black optics.....
This would be useful. The trim round my windows is really looking gash so a silver wrap or P-D would be ideal. That's a really decent price too.The_Coat wrote:Looks really nice.
Does anyone know the lifespan of the wrap and can it withstand a pressure washer etc?
£175 is a great price!
Misano Red B7 RS4 Avant. 20" Rotors. KW adjustable spring kit. 8 & 10mm H&R spacers. MRC Stage 2 remap. Pre-cat delete & x-pipe.
Re: Changed to black optics.....
Mine has been pressure washed quite a few times since wrapping my windows with no issues. To be honest I struggled to get the sample section I did off again.
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The guys who did it said they had tested the plastidip with a powerful pressure washer and it was fine. I think the issues come if its not done properly in the first place....
Current;
18 Daytona Grey RS4
16 Green R8
Past;
17 Misano RS6 PE
66 Sapphire BMW F80 M3.
16 Floret Silver RS6 Performance
18 Mythos Black RS4
14 Daytona Grey RS6
13 Daytona Gey RS6 (Don't ask!)
08 Monza Silver RS6 Avant
07 Phantom Black RS4 Avant
Loads of BM's inc. 4 x M's
18 Daytona Grey RS4
16 Green R8
Past;
17 Misano RS6 PE
66 Sapphire BMW F80 M3.
16 Floret Silver RS6 Performance
18 Mythos Black RS4
14 Daytona Grey RS6
13 Daytona Gey RS6 (Don't ask!)
08 Monza Silver RS6 Avant
07 Phantom Black RS4 Avant
Loads of BM's inc. 4 x M's
Re: Changed to black optics.....
Cheers for the info guys, will be making some calls tomorrow
RS4 Avant - Misano Red
Re: Changed to black optics.....
I have used plasti dip alot, done 8 sets of wheels, aswell as window trims and grill on 3 different cars - also did a complete car dip on a peugeot 205 once. The dip will not come off if applied correctly! And i live in sweden and the dip on the 205 lasted even in the swedish harsh winter conditions (daily driven aswell). So dont worry about it!
Anyway, nice with black optics. I kinda like it with the rails and window trims matches with the mirror caps, but i kinda want to do it aswell now. Now you just need to dip the wheels aswell
Anyway, nice with black optics. I kinda like it with the rails and window trims matches with the mirror caps, but i kinda want to do it aswell now. Now you just need to dip the wheels aswell
Audi RS4 Avant
[2014]: blacked out wheels & grill: center res delete : flaps open
[2015]: brembo & yellowstuff : michelin pss : h&r spacers
[2016]: sachs performance clutch : decoked : led there be light : black window trim
[2017]: stertman stage 1 : black headlights & clear corner mod : gruppe m air intake : gutted resonators
[2014]: blacked out wheels & grill: center res delete : flaps open
[2015]: brembo & yellowstuff : michelin pss : h&r spacers
[2016]: sachs performance clutch : decoked : led there be light : black window trim
[2017]: stertman stage 1 : black headlights & clear corner mod : gruppe m air intake : gutted resonators
Re: Changed to black optics.....
That looks good. Did the window trims stay on to be wrapped? I am curious as to how easy they are to remove/fit new ones really as I will eventually replace my silver ones with new.
Daytona Grey B7 RS4 Avant
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