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Old 04-17-2008, 01:54 PM
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Hey guys, I said i was going to keep my Audi stock but the Mod bug has bitten me again. I am debadging tonight. I am also planning these other mods in the next few weeks

Painting my Brake Calipers red. I bought the paint back when I had my Mustang and now am going to use it on my Audi. I have a silver car so i think the red will look quite cool.

I broke one of the housings on my wing mirrors, so i am considering a set of Chrome ones for the S line look

Tinting with 30% all around

LED taillights...


And possibly a fresh coat of paint for the front bumper.

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Old 04-17-2008, 02:04 PM
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Cool man, debadging is the only thing Ive been able to do to my car (free haha), sucks beign a poor college student. Do you have upgraded wheels? Personally I wouldn't paint the calipers unless I did, also I would be hesitant to paint calipers in a stock brake setup, but again thats just my personal opinion. Chrome mirrors are cool, and tint is a necessity (saving up to do mine).
 
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Old 04-17-2008, 02:16 PM
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Well i wouldnt paint them except for the fact that i already bought the duplicolor kit and want to use it.
 
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Old 04-17-2008, 04:42 PM
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I love the debadged look on our Audis. Tint should look good, as well...I know I wish thatI could get my car done.[:@]
 
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Old 04-17-2008, 07:32 PM
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Return the caliper kit, and exchange it for a can of duplicolor 500 degree paint. You'll get a few bucks back and still have a great finish to the calipers. I spray the paint into the cap, and use a 1" foam brush from Lowe's to apply it (after cleaning them with brake cleaner and a stiff bristle brush). Here's the finished product:

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After (4 coats of paint, no clearcoat):



 
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Old 04-17-2008, 10:19 PM
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can't return it as i bought it when i had my Mustang (a while ago)
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 01:34 AM
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Gotcha - well if you've already got it and can't take it back, it's not like it's a bad purchase. I was just hoping you got it recently, as you can do the job for less cash is all.
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 03:48 AM
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UpstateNYA4, you did an awesome job painting those calipers! One of the best I've seen. [sm=smiley20.gif]

vaportrails, any pictures after debadging?
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 10:29 AM
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I got halfway through it and had to do some emergency plumbing. So i will have pictured sunday afternoon after i wash, clay and wax
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 10:33 AM
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looks good i did mine the same way just used a redish orange color, i think it looks real good against the silver wheel.
 


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