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My RS6 is going in to get the chrome bits wrapped and the alloys powder coated next week-the paint code I have for true alloys is PQK-is that correct or is that the alloy itself? I got it from the 2009 RS6 brochure I downloaded from here. Looking for the titanium gunmetal grey look.

Audi Titanium / Titan is L8AU.

Star player thanks much appreciated!

No problem. Obligatory pictures when the car is done.

Of course! Will be ready week after next and will put it up soon after.

Don't forget that the titanium paint needs a satin lacquer.

It does? The body Shop said they'll be powder coating the alloy-should I mention a satin lacquer as well? And er, what does it do by the way?

I'm guessing the power coating will be a satin finish. Lacquer is what goes on top of the paint to protect is and give it a sheen, but I don't think they lacquer powder coats.

I believe you get powder coat 'lacquer' finishes that will be applied after the colour powder coat. So still specify a satin finish to your chosen company.

Interesting thread here:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/s ... 818&page=2

There is some misinformation in that thread. Also from my experience both OEM painted and powder coated finishes chip - that's what stones do.

Here is the process described by a company which I've utilised in the past: http://www.wheelworksuk.co.uk/process.php

What are your thoughts on the annealing process softening the wheels?

Shoppinit wrote:What are your thoughts on the annealing process softening the wheels?

Hot air.