is there a guide for removing the aluminium trim

[Luke@plush]

As the title says really. My aluminium trim on the car was tarnished when i bought the vehicle and was thinking about replacing it to bring the car back up to a standard i'm happy with (it's bugged me ever since i bought it)

I know you have to remove the rear quarter glass to get the back peice of the trim off but wondered if there was a guide anywhere before i get stuck in to remvoing all the rest around the doors and roof line and rear bumper?

Any help would be great

[adsgreen]

I don't have the details but I've heard it described as "a complete and total bastard of a job" on more than one occasion.
I also seem to recall that more than one specialist won't offer it as it's just a pain.

You may be better of getting some gritty polish to take off any surface stuff and respraying them in-situ.

Failing that, a vinyl wrap could work well too.

[S4Player]

My mate done mine in a day changed from alu trim to black cost me about £750 all in he said only the rear quarter window was a pita

[S4Player]

My mate done mine in a day changed from alu trim to black cost me about £750 all in he said only the rear quarter window was a pita

[klauster]

does anyone know what part numbers i need if i wanted to change mine to the black ones?

[S4Player]

I still have the print tps sent me to confirm parts I'll dig it out

[Luke@plush]

yes i've read its a bit of a nightmare but no one will say why!!!

we strip cars all the time but before going for it just wanted to try and get the heads up on this but cant seem to find anything on the net orapictures or anyone that has any knowledge on the topic ha ha.

cheers
Luke

[gilford]

I'd like to know about this also. The RS I have just bought is showroom condition bar some tarnishing on the satin alu trim on the drivers door just under the wing mirror.

Would it be a warranty claim possibility? It still has warranty? If not, any idea on cost?

[PeteS4]

I'd like to know about this also. The RS I have just bought is showroom condition bar some tarnishing on the satin alu trim on the drivers door just under the wing mirror.

Would it be a warranty claim possibility? It still has warranty? If not, any idea on cost?

Warranty claim, I would say no chance. It is a trim part, which I believe are not even covered for the complete 3 year warranty from new.

[MB2]

Warranty has long gone on this I am afraid & Audi class as "trim" so not covered under the paint warranty. It seems to be caused by valets leaving traffic film remover on too long so would be a doubtful claim anyway although I do remember someone getting a screen surround on a cab off Audi - they accused him of using non-std windscreen cleaner but he was an industrial chemist so proved them wrong in the end.

Mine has a few annoying spots on it - best bet is to keep it well waxed to try to protect as much as possible & avoid dodgy car-washes to not get any more marks

[gilford]

Thanks.

What would be the cost involved in replacing just the drivers door trim?

[Jules]

Have you tried a hammer and chisel to remove,me mate Dave said it should be fine

[Mike@newwave]

Luke have you tried a fine compound polish and a small detailing mop? this is what I done with mine, then re-sealed with Dodo purple haze wax.

Remember to mask up the paint and glass works treat.

[klauster]

I still have the print tps sent me to confirm parts I'll dig it out

that would be great Danny

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