Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

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Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

Post by NaAW_x » Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:13 am

Hi Guys,

I going to buy an Audi RS4 saloon within the next month. As soon as i get the car i want to give it in to get a Matte Black vinyl wrap done. The one thing that i am stuck on at the moment is what colour to have the alloys.

I dont think the standard colour alloys will look good with a matte black finish. I was thinking maybe black chrome, but my mate said he thinks black gloss would be better!!?

Any thoughts on what would look better. I dismissed the idea of Matt Titanium because i thought it doesnt stand out against the matte black wrap!

Also i was thinking i wanted a car with the black optics but if i found one without, what would i need to change for black optics spec?

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Re: Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

Post by 54Kab » Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:09 pm

Personally, I dont 'get' the matt black wrap thing... so the answer on the wheels is probably "whatever YOU think will look good"

re the Black Optics, that's:- front grill surround, window trims, Roof rails (Avant only), and exhaust tips
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Re: Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

Post by NaAW_x » Fri Aug 19, 2011 3:21 pm

Re the Black Optics, what kind of black is it? gloss?

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Re: Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

Post by d10uug » Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:01 pm

I would go for gloss black wheels as it will go with the wrap and add a bit of shine to the stealth look

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Post by Revolution » Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:05 pm

ruudy wrote:Re the Black Optics, what kind of black is it? gloss?
more of a satin finish...quite subtle...
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Re: Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

Post by sonny » Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:55 pm

Matt black has been done to death. Try something different.

I would think very hard about getting it wrapped as some owners have had there lacquer peel off when the wrap was removed.
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Re: Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

Post by Ollieb7 » Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:18 pm

Have you seen the sketch on YouTube about the 'slut mobile'? oh yeah baby, go for that! :-p
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Post by wardy124 » Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:11 pm

I like the polished look, I reckon it goes well with the mirrors and the roof bars
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Re: Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

Post by klauster » Sat Aug 20, 2011 2:47 pm

I wouldn't wrap a car again... cost me £1600 to put the paintwork back to new after I took it off
RS3 8P 2013 Phantom Black with Ally Pack and Black Optics Grille | LED Interior and number plate lights - GONE :(
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Post by PJC » Sat Aug 20, 2011 3:13 pm

klauster wrote:I wouldn't wrap a car again... cost me £1600 to put the paintwork back to new after I took it off
Ouch.

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Post by PetrolDave » Sat Aug 20, 2011 5:36 pm

klauster wrote:I wouldn't wrap a car again... cost me £1600 to put the paintwork back to new after I took it off
I remember a thread on here a few years ago where I was one of very few warning about this "hidden" cost risk of wrapping, some people didn't like my comments about the risk and the thread became quite intimidating, so it's nice to hear that my warnings were not totally without substance.
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Re: Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

Post by klauster » Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:12 pm

PetrolDave wrote:
klauster wrote:I wouldn't wrap a car again... cost me £1600 to put the paintwork back to new after I took it off
I remember a thread on here a few years ago where I was one of very few warning about this "hidden" cost risk of wrapping, some people didn't like my comments about the risk and the thread became quite intimidating, so it's nice to hear that my warnings were not totally without substance.
foolishly i listened to the company doing the wrapping (3 year warranty and paintwork would be protected)

I do know people that have had wraps and had no issues at all, but i wouldn't risk it again

I did like my car in white though :)
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Re: Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

Post by andre3k » Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:06 pm

Evolution of the technology; it was still relatively new then. I don't think there's as much to fear now.

Having said that I wouldn't wrap my car
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Re: Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

Post by gareth_oau » Sun Aug 21, 2011 6:26 am

I believe this is photoshopped, but will give you an idea

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Re: Matte Black wrap with black alloys?

Post by klauster » Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:08 am

i can tell you now, it won't stay looking like that for long
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RS4 B7 2006 Phantom Black with Titan alloys and mirrors - GONE :(

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