New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

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New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

Post by Rs4. » Fri Dec 08, 2017 12:58 pm

Had my wheels in to lespsons for l8au Titan satin Laquar
Not what I was expecting
Won’t be putting these on car for sure lol
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Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

Post by Surrey Sam » Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:03 pm

What were you expecting then?
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Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

Post by MrHilario » Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:06 pm

    Surrey Sam wrote:
    Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:03 pm
    What were you expecting then?
    This. Looks fine to me?
    Real name: Simon, or Si, don't mind either

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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by mister_g » Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:06 pm

    Take the blue packaging off they'll look great
    With my black B7
    I'm in B7th heaven
    And with DRC
    My ride is heavenly
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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by Rs4. » Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:18 pm

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    This more what was I was thinking
    Or do I need glasses lol
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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by Surrey Sam » Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:22 pm

    Yours are correct, the advert ones look like a slightly darker silver with glossy laquer. They're certainly not L8AU.
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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by Surrey Sam » Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:27 pm

    Here's my old car which had Titan (L8AU) wheels and mirrors. Looks real nice on Black and is an OEM colour.

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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by MrHilario » Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:32 pm

    They could be Sam, but you're right about the gloss finish. Satin looks better anyway, that's what I've got on mine. :smile_smoking:

    Ah - I see you have good taste too! :beerchug:
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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by Surrey Sam » Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:41 pm

    MrHilario wrote:
    Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:32 pm
    Ah - I see you have good taste too! :beerchug:
    :thumb:
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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by Rs4. » Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:42 pm

    Looks smart Sam

    I was thinking they would be a bit lighter ! After trawling google images before making the desicion to get them done . I am Not 100% know will unpack them when home
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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by Nige_RS4 » Fri Dec 08, 2017 3:12 pm

    Your first post says satin, which is usually similar to a matte finish on alloys.
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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by cocovs6 » Fri Dec 08, 2017 3:45 pm

    I actually think the colour of those isn't that bad and would go for them myself.Perhaps a bit more shine would have been better. Shiny silver nice when clean but as soon as you drive the car the brake dust makes the wheels go grey anyway.

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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by RS4LAD » Fri Dec 08, 2017 3:56 pm

    Does anyone know the actual factory colour code for these please as I want to put them back to original from black

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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by Rs4. » Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:17 pm

    Thanks lads most peeps like them ! Have got the packaging off
    I did not want to go the non oem colour
    I have almost convinced myself hahah
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    Re: New wheel colour not what I was expecting!!

    Post by Gary(rs4)87 » Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:51 pm

    I like that colour :) i want to paint my wheels to gloss black or titan

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