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Do it, but do the whole wheel. A polished edge only looks right with a proper lip.

Posted by: koz4.2 on 2008-01-02 10:21:16
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In Reply to: Opinion poll - Wheels, to paint or not? posted by RS6-4dr911 on 2008-01-01 20:17:55

2001 A6 4.2/Sport/Premium/Guidance.

Opinion poll - Wheels, to paint or not? - RS6-4dr911 2008-01-01 20:17:55 (650 views)

Mine are color matched on my S4 - ub2slw 2008-01-07 10:42:46 (63 views)

Paint or powdercoat? Hows it holding up? - Sarge 2008-01-07 20:57:02 (71 views)

WARNING DO NOT LOOK AT THIS PIC IF YOU'RE OFFENDED BY AUTO MUTILATION - ub2slw 2008-01-08 10:29:11 (235 views)

Mine are painted....its all about the prep... - ub2slw 2008-01-08 10:15:03 (71 views)

I like the 5 spokes in 'titanium', but the center caps kill it for me on these. - Sarge 2008-01-05 20:47:16 (66 views)

look at my pics to see if you like the color match concept...different wheels but it will - 16 Wins 2008-01-04 12:31:22 (103 views)

Skip the lip but full daytona finish would look great...love my 19s with the titanium finish. - MARKNMTT 2008-01-02 13:47:42 (101 views)

I think it looks sweet! Plus brake dust will be hidden.. which the RS6 has much of! - Copper 2008-01-02 11:08:22 (73 views)

Do it, but do the whole wheel. A polished edge only looks right with a proper lip. - koz4.2 2008-01-02 10:21:16 (65 views)

I agree! Do the entire wheel if at all. - French-Fried-Rings 2008-01-02 12:38:25 (66 views)

What climate do you live in? If warm, you might get away with it but salt, debris, etc... - DaveyKid 2008-01-02 03:28:33 (98 views)

It's Houston, plenty warm. Are you suggesting - RS6-4dr911 2008-01-02 05:04:39 (104 views)

I just meant no matter what there will be small imperfections in the process and salt will get in - DaveyKid 2008-01-03 05:53:20 (72 views)

Having lived with the dark finish for awhile i think it will be fine...plus the brake dust on the - MARKNMTT 2008-01-02 13:52:14 (90 views)

Clearcoat over color adds some protection but if you have the cash to paint - Dr.Aronis 2008-01-02 06:39:26 (109 views)

I just keep my waxed up....did that yesterday...and proud to say....no curb rash - Rakete 2008-01-02 06:57:09 (92 views)

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