Painting my rings? Feedback

**littlewhite** · 07-22-2004 12:54 AM

Should i paint my rings black on my Oettinger Grill ??

**JMG** · 07-22-2004 01:04 AM

Nah.. it's a nice contrast on your car.

**MR VTEC** · 07-22-2004 06:46 AM

yeenah!
no hell no

**A4 in SC** · 07-22-2004 06:53 AM

I'd leave them be. Granted, it would look great either way. I think it's a personal preference.

Mike

**EVIL-AUDI** · 07-22-2004 07:07 AM

go gunmetal on them

**pdxa4** · 07-22-2004 07:12 AM

With the Oettinger grill, I'd probably say no...

Maybe gunmetel as Evil suggested...

But black rings do look good...as I should know

**buck** · 07-22-2004 07:17 AM

I'd leave 'em just the way they are... the rings should stand out proud! no need to hide them

**MKGIY** · 07-22-2004 07:37 AM

If you do, get a new ste of rear rings from the dealer and paint them also.

Mike

**SoleMate** · 07-22-2004 07:40 AM

Black the rings and headlights out

**bigmook078** · 07-22-2004 08:25 AM

Let me know what kind of paint u use, i too am interested in doing mine

**tYcOoN** · 07-22-2004 08:36 AM

Do not paint them !
The rings in chrome is a nice contrast to the black grill.

**littlewhite** · 07-22-2004 09:50 AM

Originally posted by pdxa4
With the Oettinger grill, I'd probably say no...

Maybe gunmetel as Evil suggested...

But black rings do look good...as I should know

I knew you would show me a pic of blacked out rings

Missed your car, wish i got a chance to check it out b4 u sold it and headed back. btw, the B5 in PDX or else where?

**pdxa4** · 07-22-2004 11:17 AM

Originally posted by blackknight
I knew you would show me a pic of blacked out rings Missed your car, wish i got a chance to check it out b4 u sold it and headed back. btw, the B5 in PDX or else where?

Thanks man

, no idea where is car is right now...person that bought my car was in Reno, he kept it for six months then parted it out and sold the car...

**littlewhite** · 07-22-2004 11:35 AM

Originally posted by pdxa4
Thanks man , no idea where is car is right now...person that bought my car was in Reno, he kept it for six months then parted it out and sold the car...

that sucks... it was one of a kind stuff done to it too. So yea coming back or settling in Ireland wiht your passat

**needforspd** · 07-22-2004 11:47 AM

on your grill id leave them as is. Though I do like the look of both as mine are painted black on my RS4 grill.

**D Piddy** · 07-22-2004 12:03 PM

i say u just sell me yur grill for lie...oh i dunno...$50? i'll send u out my kamei and help solve yur problem with makin this decision

**Devious27t** · 07-22-2004 12:15 PM

Originally posted by EVIL-AUDI
go gunmetal on them

damn skippy that or try and match the silver on your wheels might be a nice change to have a matte silver instead of chrome.

**A4Jon1.8t** · 07-22-2004 12:28 PM

Don't paint them!

**voltronb5** · 07-22-2004 02:00 PM

i say NEEEEHHHHHHHH!!

**Hassmeister** · 07-22-2004 02:45 PM

I consulted the Design Godess (my wife) who does some interior design on the side and other great stuff... she said since your wheels are Silver stay Silver with the rings. If you go with dark wheels (black) then go subdued and paint it black as well.
She's normally right on. :0)

**pdxa4** · 07-22-2004 04:50 PM

Originally posted by blackknight
that sucks... it was one of a kind stuff done to it too. So yea coming back or settling in Ireland wiht your passat

Cheers...

Here in Ireland for another year or two (girlfriend is moving over here)and then returning to the PNW...Passat will stay in Ireland, I'll be buying myself a nice Avant when I return ...