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Black optics pack

Post by ZedRS6 » Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:07 pm

Hi folks

I’m planning on doing a diy black optics on my car, can some one confirm if the following is correct?

Bonnet grill - gloss black?

Lower grill - gloss black?

Both fog side grill - gloss black?

Roof rails - Matt or satin black?

Window trim - Matt or satin black?

Boot lower trim - body colour coded?

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Re: Black optics pack

Post by bam_bam » Fri Oct 05, 2018 2:17 pm

ZedRS6 wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:07 pm
Hi folks

I’m planning on doing a diy black optics on my car, can some one confirm if the following is correct?

Bonnet grill - gloss black?

Lower grill - gloss black?

Both fog side grill - gloss black?

Roof rails - Matt or satin black?

Window trim - Matt or satin black?

Boot lower trim - body colour coded?

Thanks
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I knew none of the optics being gloss on the C5 (plus or otherwise).
Boot lower trim was matte or satin. On my black saloon I had it done body coloured, it was a black car. Looked smart.
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Re: Black optics pack

Post by ZedRS6 » Fri Oct 05, 2018 2:56 pm

bam_bam wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 2:17 pm
ZedRS6 wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:07 pm
Hi folks

I’m planning on doing a diy black optics on my car, can some one confirm if the following is correct?

Bonnet grill - gloss black?

Lower grill - gloss black?

Both fog side grill - gloss black?

Roof rails - Matt or satin black?

Window trim - Matt or satin black?

Boot lower trim - body colour coded?

Thanks
:blackrs4:
I knew none of the optics being gloss on the C5 (plus or otherwise).
Boot lower trim was matte or satin. On my black saloon I had it done body coloured, it was a black car. Looked smart.
Oh was it satin? From the pics I’ve seen the grills looked shiny so I presumed gloss, damn I just sprayed the lower trim gloss :bash:

Do you know if it was the whole grill was in satin or just the surrounding?
03 Audi RS6 Avant with Sportec upgrade.
00 Audi S4 B5 Avant-Sold with regrets
97 Honda Civic Type R EK9- K20'd -current project
99 Audi 1.8TQS Avant -Sold
99 Subaru Impreza STI V5 -Sold still miss it
02 VW Golf V5 MK4 -Sold
95 VW Corrado VR6 -Sold
96 VW Polo 1.0 -Sold
97 Honda Civic Vti EK4 - Sold

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Re: Black optics pack

Post by bam_bam » Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:08 pm

You got a picture? I wouldn't worry too much if it looks good.
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Re: Black optics pack

Post by Weiß-sechs » Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:18 pm

bam_bam wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:08 pm
You got a picture? I wouldn't worry too much if it looks good.
OP, for the sake of all that's holy....DO NOT POST A PIC IF THE RS BADGE ISN'T POSITIONED CORRECTLY! All Hell breaks loose :evil:

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Re: Black optics pack

Post by ZedRS6 » Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:56 pm

Weiß-sechs wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:18 pm
bam_bam wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:08 pm
You got a picture? I wouldn't worry too much if it looks good.
OP, for the sake of all that's holy....DO NOT POST A PIC IF THE RS BADGE ISN'T POSITIONED CORRECTLY! All Hell breaks loose :evil:
I don’t even have a badge 😬
03 Audi RS6 Avant with Sportec upgrade.
00 Audi S4 B5 Avant-Sold with regrets
97 Honda Civic Type R EK9- K20'd -current project
99 Audi 1.8TQS Avant -Sold
99 Subaru Impreza STI V5 -Sold still miss it
02 VW Golf V5 MK4 -Sold
95 VW Corrado VR6 -Sold
96 VW Polo 1.0 -Sold
97 Honda Civic Vti EK4 - Sold

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Re: Black optics pack

Post by bam_bam » Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:58 pm

ZedRS6 wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:56 pm
Weiß-sechs wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:18 pm
bam_bam wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:08 pm
You got a picture? I wouldn't worry too much if it looks good.
OP, for the sake of all that's holy....DO NOT POST A PIC IF THE RS BADGE ISN'T POSITIONED CORRECTLY! All Hell breaks loose :evil:
I don’t even have a badge 😬
Good man. Debadge for the win.
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Re: Black optics pack

Post by Weiß-sechs » Fri Oct 05, 2018 4:14 pm

ZedRS6 wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:56 pm

I don’t even have a badge 😬
Good swerve :thumbs:

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Re: Black optics pack

Post by ZedRS6 » Fri Oct 05, 2018 5:02 pm

I only got really crap pics at the moment, just for an idea.....
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03 Audi RS6 Avant with Sportec upgrade.
00 Audi S4 B5 Avant-Sold with regrets
97 Honda Civic Type R EK9- K20'd -current project
99 Audi 1.8TQS Avant -Sold
99 Subaru Impreza STI V5 -Sold still miss it
02 VW Golf V5 MK4 -Sold
95 VW Corrado VR6 -Sold
96 VW Polo 1.0 -Sold
97 Honda Civic Vti EK4 - Sold

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Re: Black optics pack

Post by chunky79 » Fri Oct 05, 2018 5:23 pm

Doesn't really matter what you paint, it's not a genuine Plus so just do what you feel looks good in what colour you like.
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Re: Black optics pack

Post by benh999 » Fri Oct 05, 2018 6:59 pm

chunky79 wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 5:23 pm
Doesn't really matter what you paint, it's not a genuine Plus so just do what you feel looks good in what colour you like.
Plus or not it’s irrelevant, people like the look of the black optics (me included) so want it to look the same hence the finish is quite important :thumbs:

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Re: Black optics pack

Post by chunky79 » Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:25 pm

benh999 wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 6:59 pm
chunky79 wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 5:23 pm
Doesn't really matter what you paint, it's not a genuine Plus so just do what you feel looks good in what colour you like.
Plus or not it’s irrelevant, people like the look of the black optics (me included) so want it to look the same hence the finish is quite important :thumbs:
Do YOU prefer gloss or Matt wrap?
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.

Now - Empty garage

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Re: Black optics pack

Post by bam_bam » Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:11 pm

Personally, with a black car, I'd colour-code all items except the roof rails and the window surrounds. I'd make the latter two gloss or satin black.
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Re: Black optics pack

Post by benh999 » Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:27 pm

So is the Rs6+ all satin finish?

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Re: Black optics pack

Post by bam_bam » Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:47 pm

benh999 wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:27 pm
So is the Rs6+ all satin finish?
Yep, pretty sure it is.
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