B6 rear Valence. Painted WITH writeup =)

[earhythmic]

So today I got motivated and decided to tackle the rear valence. I've been tossing the idea around for a while but never had enough down time to do it. I was also dreading the idea of painting it while still on the car since it doesn't detach like the B7 guys.

Here we go:

I followed MOFSTEEL's technique verbatim (minus #1 of course).

STEP 1: Removed rear valence (Start by removing two tabs on one side and work your way to the other)
STEP 2: Wash valence (I used dish soap so I could get as much grease and dirt off as I could off before moving on)
STEP 3: Clean with Acetone ( This is to remove anything the soap didnt get)
STEP 4: Wet sand with 800 grit (Make sure the area is always wet and lightly sand the area you're going to paint.)
STEP 5: Clean with water then dry
STEP 6: Clean with Acetone again
STEP 7: Spray area you want to paint with Duplicolor Adhesive Promoter (This will help the paint adhere to the plastic... I used 4-5 light coats)
STEP 8: You are now ready to paint. I used Duplicolor Bumper Cover. (I lost count on how many coats but I used very light coats so I could avoid overspray.... Basically keep adding layers until your happy)



necessities:


before starting:

(I know my registration is expired. New one is on it's way..no flaming!)

I cleaned with the acetone after I washed with the dish soap, and I didn't realize how much extra crap it picks up:


So now for the annoying part; taping everything up:


I was deadly afraid of over spray, so I went the extra mile:

Some might think that's a little excessive, I just call it covering your ass (literally ).

Wet Sand:


Recleaned with water then acetone. Again, the acetone seems to really pick things up that water may have missed:


adhesive promoter:


Then paint, and take your time! I left about 30 minutes in between coats. Being that you're painting this while still on the car you'll run into some awkward angles, but if you lay down, all is well. I opted for the black satin look as well, so no clear coat.

finished product:



the lighting makes it look like there's some weird patches along the valence and bumper and valence itself, but it's just gunk buildup/reflection from the ground. The edges of the are perfect.

[RAudi Driver]

Stay tuned? WTF, this is like a mini-series.

[S4 speeed]

good write up...i've been tossing around the idea of either painting the valence myself, or just getting one off of lltek's website...guess the pics tomorrow will help me decide

p.s. love the Heineken as a necessity, haha

[MOFSTEEL]

Glad to see my DIY is being whored around Audizine.

[whartung]

Glad to see my DIY is being whored around Audizine.

she served me well...

[fitzS4]

nice writeup..

[earhythmic]

bump. updated with pixxxxx

[drew]

bump. updated with pixxxxx

looks real good! you need exhaust really bad though

[earhythmic]

looks real good! you need exhaust really bad though

lol seriously. trust me..it's high priority on my mod list!

[yakendo]

Very well done job; & DIY!

If you had a Brilliant Black S4 what color would you have used? Others?

[earhythmic]

Very well done job; & DIY!

If you had a Brilliant Black S4 what color would you have used? Others?

thank you..and good question..that's why I didn't get a BB.

jk

I suppose it depends on the theme you're going for. I blacked out the front chrome trim pieces a while ago, so this kinda flows with that, and eventually I'm doing the black roof thing (prolly vinyl overlay so it's reversible).

If I had a BB and wanted a nice contrast I might've gone with the same silver as the rear view mirror housings.

[yakendo]

Interesting idea? Thank you for the help & not feeling like I jacked your thread too!

My BB S4 has the premium package; seems like silver is everywhere. I would like to maintain oe look with a matte black type color that would work with BB.

A dumb ass slightly hit my bumper in the Hospital's " valet/stack parking" but it was just enough to put a wave in my rear bumper that I will have a friend do a bumper cover off re -paint. Obviously, doing the rear valance too is a no brainier- if I can come up with the look/color I want.

The worse part is If complain to the garage or my insurance the regular guy, who is widely viewed as excellent & trustworthy will get the drama...not his revolving break/lunch relief that does the damage... my "free work parking" just got expensive.
Sorry for the rant...when did common sense end?

[earhythmic]

Interesting idea? Thank for the help & not feeling like I jacked your thread too!

My BB S4 has the premium package; seems like silver is everywhere. I would like to maintain oe look with a matte black type color that would work with BB.

A dumb ass slightly hit my bumper in the Hospital's " valet/stack parking" but it was just enough to put a wave in my rear bumper that I will have a friend do a bumper cover off re -paint. Obviously, doing the dear valance too is a no brainier- if I can come up with the look/color I want.

The worse part is If complain to the garage or my insurance the regular guy, who is widely viewed as excellent & trustworthy will get the drama...not his revolving break/lunch relief that does the damage... my "free work parking" just got expensive.
Sorry for the rant...when did common sense end?

That sucks. What hospital was this at so I'm sure park far away?

but yea, if you're having the bumper removed it should be way easier to get this done; as you can access all the awkward angles a lot easier. Looks like you're in the city too..if you wanna have a look at mine or brain storm colors I'm down for a little coffee/brewsky meet up. Or if you're going to the Berkeley Marina meet, even better.

[Trv06kviper]

Looks good! Did it without a layer of primer or a base coat? And is the finish matte or you going for that satin finish?

[earhythmic]

Looks good! Did it without a layer of primer or a base coat? And is the finish matte or you going for that satin finish?

The adhesive promoter acted as the primer. The finish is satin right now, def not matte (if matte is just dull like straight primer). Pretty much the finished product is identical to MOF's

[yakendo]

UCSF; great hospital- scary parking.

[ngng]

Glad to see my DIY is being whored around Audizine.

you don't help anybody on AZ, remember? :P

[earhythmic]

UCSF; great hospital- scary parking.

oh yes...on "Parnasus"! ha that street name just sounds gross.

[sakimano]

Glad to see my DIY is being whored around Audizine.

it sure is. Everyone who used it should give you rep points! (I just did)

[yakendo]

Exactly! Ironically, lobby of the medical office building across from UCSF-Main provides one of the most amazessing City views.

I think I will try to photoshop a few different looks...hopefully something matches/enhances as well as MOFSTEEL's; which IMO looks perfect.

[moroblues4]

when i resprayed my rear bumper i painted it all one it looks cool i geuss i will post some pics soon

[MOFSTEEL]

you don't help anybody on AZ, remember? :P

I get so much neg rep I cant believe im still here.

[sakimano]

I get so much neg rep I cant believe im still here.

how the fk does the rep thing work anyway? how do you check your own? someone else's?

what's the point? MOf gets loads of negative rep for being entirely unfiltered on his aesthetic views of some people's cars, yet is excellent and logs tons of positives with stuff like this, or parts searches etc.

what's the point of the rep system if it's not telling the whole story?

[poopypants]

meh, its stupid and unuseful like majority of the politicians in my state and in this country.