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Gunmeister
09-12-2019, 03:01 PM
Long story short my factory 20 inch rims appear to have permanent damage to the surface of the rims. My car was part of the diesel scandal and sat for years so something must of been on the rims when the car sat. Numerous rim repair companies have stated they can get really close to the factory color but cannot duplicate the *machined titanium look* of what my rim came like from the factory. I wanted to keep the rims as close to factory as possible but if it cannot be done then I was thinking if I'm going to pay someone to paint them why not change things up.
The car is Mugello Blue, Pearl Effect* with black optic package... so naturally I thought why not just paint the rims black but looking at the rims they appeared to be 2 tone so maybe all black with a small line of another color or? I was thinking maybe bright green with black on the fronts edges on each arm but I'm definitely open to suggestions/input if anyone has any pictures of what they've done on a dark blue audi or really anything to just give me some ideas I'd appreciate it.
I attached a few pictures in different lighting so you can imagine those painted rims on my specific vehicle haha.140947140948140949140950140951
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Mr. LAX
09-12-2019, 03:06 PM
You ever think about gold rims? I do believe that Tire Rack will show how the rims look on your car. Question: do you have a heads up display? If you do does the front windshield tint affect it?
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Gunmeister
09-12-2019, 03:22 PM
I have not thought about gold. Like dark gold? And my heads up display still works great.
You ever think about gold rims? I do believe that Tire Rack will show how the rims look on your car. Question: do you have a heads up display? If you do does the front windshield tint affect it?
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Coolrunning
09-12-2019, 03:26 PM
Funny you decided to post this question. I have the same rims but with a Moonlight Metallic(or whatever the hell its called) as my color. I love the titanium finish on the rims but the previous owner hit every possible curb before I owned the car. I can get the rims fixed but it will not be the same color as factory. In for suggestions too...gold is a bit much for me but great idea!
Mr. LAX
09-12-2019, 03:27 PM
Dark or mid bright gold would look good IMO. Look on Tire Rack to get a visual or you could Plasti-Dip one of your rims and peel it off if you don't like it
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Gunmeister
09-12-2019, 03:33 PM
Tire rack doesn't have my color because this color was part of the exclusive package but I chose the closest color to it which is still not even close Haha. Real life pictures would be better. Plastidip maybe but a lot of effort.
Dark or mid bright gold would look good IMO. Look on Tire Rack to get a visual or you could Plasti-Dip one of your rims and peel it off if you don't like it
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Gunmeister
09-12-2019, 03:34 PM
Funny you decided to post this question. I have the same rims but with a Moonlight Metallic(or whatever the hell its called) as my color. I love the titanium finish on the rims but the previous owner hit every possible curb before I owned the car. I can get the rims fixed but it will not be the same color as factory. In for suggestions too...gold is a bit much for me but great idea!That is ironic. You pondering black at all?
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Mr. LAX
09-12-2019, 03:37 PM
Those images dont do the actual look any justice...lol they look extra Smedium! Ok so plasti-dip sounds like a hassle but think about paying about $20 for a rattle can and an hour out of your life vs. $500 per rom that you might or might not like
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Gunmeister
09-12-2019, 04:09 PM
Those images dont do the actual look any justice...lol they look extra Smedium! Ok so plasti-dip sounds like a hassle but think about paying about $20 for a rattle can and an hour out of your life vs. $500 per rom that you might or might not like
Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk$500 per rim screw that lol. I'm not buying rims just painting the OEM ones. Which I was quoted about $500.
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Mr. LAX
09-12-2019, 04:14 PM
$500 per rim screw that lol. I'm not buying rims just painting the OEM ones. Which I was quoted about $500.
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VR2V8
09-12-2019, 04:39 PM
Are the color of those wheels any different than the black optics I have on my S6? I ask because I had the dealer repair/touch up a couple of mine and the paint matches perfectly.
Gunmeister
09-12-2019, 05:19 PM
I hear ya.
So $500 to get your stock rims painted but what if you dont like how they come out? This is where the paint and peel come in until you find a color that you like. I'm not trying to get you to buy this stuff I just dont want you to waste your money. But you drive an Audi, so technically you can get your rims sprayed periwinkle blue and it will still look good
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Gunmeister
09-12-2019, 05:20 PM
I don't know. Got any pictures? And they said they could get it really close but not perfect and if it wouldn't be perfect I'd rather just go with something different.
Are the color of those wheels any different than the black optics I have on my S6? I ask because I had the dealer repair/touch up a couple of mine and the paint matches perfectly.
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kjblair
09-12-2019, 05:32 PM
Can't help you on choosing a new wheel color but I can confirm that the titanium finish on the wheels is the standard color with the black optics package. I have a S6 with Audi exclusive interior and exterior colors with the black optics package and the wheels are a part of that package and not the Audi exclusive packages. The dealer should be able to connect you to whoever does their wheel repair/refinishing. Good luck!
Gunmeister
09-12-2019, 05:35 PM
Thanks friend!
Can't help you on choosing a new wheel color but I can confirm that the titanium finish on the wheels is the standard color with the black optics package. I have a S6 with Audi exclusive interior and exterior colors with the black optics package and the wheels are a part of that package and not the Audi exclusive packages. The dealer should be able to connect you to whoever does their wheel repair/refinishing. Good luck!
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esemes
09-12-2019, 05:39 PM
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Im trying to find satin black replacements for my S6 sport wheels, but am at a bit of a standstill in cost, tires, etc,....
these'd work, eh? (car has 35K on it and it garaged from original)- can see the glue from the original tire weights - now long gone
JonnyBravo!
09-12-2019, 06:18 PM
I did a photoshop of my car on the black mesh R8 wheels a while ago. Just a point of reference for black wheels - we don’t have the same color (Moonlight Blue Metallic), but close enough.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48609166647_f99442bc10_b.jpg
Gunmeister
09-12-2019, 06:32 PM
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Im trying to find satin black replacements for my S6 sport wheels, but am at a bit of a standstill in cost, tires, etc,....
these'd work, eh? (car has 35K on it and it garaged from original)- can see the glue from the original tire weights - now long goneAre you saying your going to paint your factory rims?
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Gunmeister
09-12-2019, 06:33 PM
I did a photoshop of my car on the black mesh R8 wheels a while ago. Just a point of reference for black wheels - we don’t have the same color (Moonlight Blue Metallic), but close enough.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48609166647_f99442bc10_b.jpgSeeing that makes me want to go black lol. I'm thinking black with a small edge of green on the edges of the rotors but it may look to Seattle seahawky. Are you considering buying those rims?
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JonnyBravo!
09-12-2019, 07:00 PM
Seeing that makes me want to go black lol. I'm thinking black with a small edge of green on the edges of the rotors but it may look to Seattle seahawky. Are you considering buying those rims?
Yeah, that's too much IMO, but it's your car. And yes, I've had them on my eBay wish list and I found someone on Facebook who's running them and he's happy with them. I might pull the trigger soon.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-WHEELS-RIMS-FOR-AUDI-R8-STYLE-A4-S4-A5-S5-A6-S6-A7-S7-A8-S8-20X9-ET-30-5X112/253989226379?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
https://i.imgur.com/CH7TWWD.jpg
Vinng86
09-12-2019, 07:05 PM
If you're interested in black, I think I can tempt you with some dark gunmetal
https://i.imgur.com/VXSUtRO.jpg
Gunmeister
09-12-2019, 07:25 PM
Dark gun metal look really good. I wonder how it looks on a dark blue car.
If you're interested in black, I think I can tempt you with some dark gunmetal
https://i.imgur.com/VXSUtRO.jpg
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back13a6
09-13-2019, 07:00 PM
here is my wheels i had redone with black where the gray was.
back13a6
09-13-2019, 07:03 PM
i can take better pictures if needed, I had a local wheel company re-powder coat them with the black instead of gray.
Gunmeister
09-13-2019, 07:13 PM
i can take better pictures if needed, I had a local wheel company re-powder coat them with the black instead of gray.That looks really good. Yes please get some better pictures!
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back13a6
09-13-2019, 07:37 PM
here you go, i'm not great at taking pics. let me know if you want something else
Gunmeister
09-15-2019, 10:02 PM
here you go, i'm not great at taking pics. let me know if you want something elseEven powder coated your center cap? Looks good.
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back13a6
09-16-2019, 05:01 AM
Yes, they did the center cap too. The wheels were scuffed up real bad when i got the car. They were the same grey where the black is now like your wheels.
Gunmeister
09-17-2019, 02:04 PM
What do you think is better painting wheels or powder coating?
Yes, they did the center cap too. The wheels were scuffed up real bad when i got the car. They were the same grey where the black is now like your wheels.
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Mscarn2014
09-17-2019, 02:11 PM
100% powdercoating. Price is reasonable and it's very durable. If you're interested in gold, here's some brushed bronze wheels on my car. Kinda gold. 141689141690
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Mr. LAX
09-17-2019, 02:26 PM
100% powdercoating. Price is reasonable and it's very durable. If you're interested in gold, here's some brushed bronze wheels on my car. Kinda gold. 141689141690
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back13a6
09-17-2019, 02:48 PM
Mine are powder coated, much more durable. About the same as O.E.
Gunmeister
09-17-2019, 10:22 PM
Mine are powder coated, much more durable. About the same as O.E.A local shop has a special for $299 for all 4 wheels powder codes and baked at 400 degrees. Said I can pick just about any color. Lifetime warranty on peeling. Any issues with powder coated wheels staining ect? I live in spokane so there is snow a couple months out of the year.
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back13a6
09-18-2019, 05:11 AM
That sounds like a good deal, would it just be one color or can you keep the machine finish like I did? I paid 500 for mine, I work at a VW dealership and we normally charge customers 1000-1500 for blacking out wheels or changing color.
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I don't have any experience with snow living in south Texas.
Gunmeister
09-18-2019, 06:36 AM
For powder coating he said everything has to be one color.
That sounds like a good deal, would it just be one color or can you keep the machine finish like I did? I paid 500 for mine, I work at a VW dealership and we normally charge customers 1000-1500 for blacking out wheels or changing color.
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I don't have any experience with snow living in south Texas.
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Coolrunning
09-18-2019, 06:48 AM
That is ironic. You pondering black at all?
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I am pondering black. We have a great local guy who will fix them up and paint black for around $125 per rim and that was his suggestion actually. Will probably end up going that route.
Gunmeister
09-18-2019, 09:05 AM
If you so please post it so we can see what it looks like.
I am pondering black. We have a great local guy who will fix them up and paint black for around $125 per rim and that was his suggestion actually. Will probably end up going that route.
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Gunmeister
09-27-2019, 06:00 PM
So ignore my crap photoshop skills haha. But I've done a lot of research and I'm strongly leaning towards powder coating. A local shop has a sale going on for all 4 rims powder coated for $296. That includes mounting and balancing the tires back on the car. I'm thinking about getting high gloss black. I think it matches the factory black optic package very nicely. Was wondering if anyone had any input? Scheduled for tuesday. I also got gun metal gray but I figured the black would go with the black optic package better.143047143048
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back13a6
09-27-2019, 06:46 PM
The only thing I can suggest with the gloss black is invest in some sort of ceramic coating for the wheels. The high gloss black attracts dust and dirt like crazy, I have to wipe my wheels down every 2 to 3 days. But when they are clean they look amazing.
Gunmeister
09-27-2019, 07:02 PM
The only thing I can suggest with the gloss black is invest in some sort of ceramic coating for the wheels. The high gloss black attracts dust and dirt like crazy, I have to wipe my wheels down every 2 to 3 days. But when they are clean they look amazing.Weird I wonder why, thank you for the heads up!
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Qwery718
09-28-2019, 08:22 AM
A local shop has a special for $299 for all 4 wheels powder codes and baked at 400 degrees. Said I can pick just about any color. Lifetime warranty on peeling. Any issues with powder coated wheels staining ect? I live in spokane so there is snow a couple months out of the year.
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Damn, that’s cheap af.
Qwery718
09-28-2019, 08:23 AM
The only thing I can suggest with the gloss black is invest in some sort of ceramic coating for the wheels. The high gloss black attracts dust and dirt like crazy, I have to wipe my wheels down every 2 to 3 days. But when they are clean they look amazing.
He can just get ceramic pads or this spray: Armor All Outlast Brake Dust... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWQ1GAC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Gunmeister
09-28-2019, 08:31 AM
I'll be buying some of that thanks.
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Gunmeister
09-28-2019, 10:24 PM
Anyone know where to get different colored lug nuts and a different colored center cap?
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Gunmeister
10-02-2019, 05:56 AM
My car isn't very clean it's been raining a lot but I got them powder coated high gloss black. Still trying to find some black center caps.143617143618143619143620
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back13a6
10-02-2019, 06:11 AM
Looks good!! They couldn't powder coat the caps as well? The did mine when I got my wheels done.
Gunmeister
10-02-2019, 06:40 AM
No because the caps are plastic. Are yours plastic too?
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JonnyBravo!
10-02-2019, 06:47 AM
So you went with the black, nice. Looks good!
back13a6
10-02-2019, 07:15 AM
Yup my caps are plastic.
Gunmeister
10-02-2019, 09:29 AM
They said that plastic can't be powder coated. Maybe they are making excuses?
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Vinng86
10-02-2019, 10:58 AM
My understanding is that you can't powder coating plastic because A) it usually involves applying an electric charge so the powder coating sticks, and plastic is very insulating. And B), you need to cure the powder coat in an oven and the temperatures often exceeds the melting point of plastic.
However I have seen some powder coating shops online that claim to do it using some tricks like powdercoating the wheel + center cap at the same time.
C7JKR
10-03-2019, 09:55 AM
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Here are mine, I really like the look. The gloss black does not photograph well as the light reflections look like curb rash where there is none.
esemes
10-03-2019, 11:52 AM
getting mine powdercoated in two weeks in satin black. they are handling the centercaps as well.
Anyone know where to get the lug caps in black??
Vinng86
10-03-2019, 12:01 PM
getting mine powdercoated in two weeks in satin black. they are handling the centercaps as well.
Anyone know where to get the lug caps in black??
eBay, lol. But often they don't have caps for the locking lug bolts however.
Gunmeister
10-03-2019, 05:39 PM
Did you get your caps powder coated or did you buy them? Do you mind sharing link? I bought these off ebay but the part #s are slightly different then what were originally on my car. Also do you have a link for the caps by chance?
Look at this on eBay
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F27 3524740595
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Here are mine, I really like the look. The gloss black does not photograph well as the light reflections look like curb rash where there is none.
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C7JKR
10-03-2019, 06:22 PM
Did you get your caps powder coated or did you buy them? Do you mind sharing link? I bought these off ebay but the part #s are slightly different then what were originally on my car. Also do you have a link for the caps by chance?
Look at this on eBay
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F27 3524740595
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Sorry I can't be of more help - I bought the car as a CPO and the previous owner did the mod.
esemes
10-03-2019, 06:29 PM
bought these (from a different site tho)
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/wheel-bolt-cover-black-priced-each/321601173a01c~kt/
krwalkman
10-04-2019, 08:01 AM
Funny you decided to post this question. I have the same rims but with a Moonlight Metallic(or whatever the hell its called) as my color. I love the titanium finish on the rims but the previous owner hit every possible curb before I owned the car. I can get the rims fixed but it will not be the same color as factory. In for suggestions too...gold is a bit much for me but great idea!
Hey, my car is moonlight too. I am debating on going with some dark bronze wheels but I will plastidip first.
Gunmeister
10-05-2019, 11:52 AM
When you plastidip show us!
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Gunmeister
10-06-2019, 07:28 AM
Cleaned now. Still waiting on caps [emoji26]144175
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Shuga
10-06-2019, 09:08 AM
Cleaned now. Still waiting on caps [emoji26]144175
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This is my first time seeing a photo of your car. My God it’s beautiful.
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Gunmeister
10-06-2019, 09:31 AM
This is my first time seeing a photo of your car. My God it’s beautiful.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThank you, I take a lot of pride in it.
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Vinng86
10-06-2019, 09:35 AM
There's nothing quite like a fresh paint job or brand new wheels and knowing it won't stay that way for long.
Speaking of which, I need to clean mine [:D]
NewYorkS6
10-06-2019, 12:31 PM
Cleaned now. Still waiting on caps [emoji26]144175
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you running a spacer on those factory wheels? was thinking of powdercoating my black optics wheels but with the machined face
Gunmeister
10-06-2019, 12:38 PM
you running a spacer on those factory wheels? was thinking of powdercoating my black optics wheels but with the machined faceNope no spacers. I have the black optic package too did you have the same wheels?
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Gunmeister
10-10-2019, 10:04 PM
Got caps off ebay. Felt kind of loose going in but I drove around and they didn't fall out. Are they usually loose going in?144927
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