A decision to make. - Page 5

sinbin5t · 07-10-20, 08:29 PM

It's gone quiet now so back to topic.

Having taken on board what you all said, you are right, so TT first it is and it's a keeper.

Next question is this, do i carry on getting bits it needs and have the paint done in spring ? Or does it not really matter if paint is done in the colder seasons anymore ? I don't know how it works with modern paints now.

The other bits it needs are trivial really and we all know how Audi like to charge a lot of money.

All replies would be most appreciated

Davids · 07-10-20, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sinbin5t

It's gone quiet now so back to topic.

Having taken on board what you all said, you are right, so TT first it is and it's a keeper.

Next question is this, do i carry on getting bits it needs and have the paint done in spring ? Or does it not really matter if paint is done in the colder seasons anymore ? I don't know how it works with modern paints now.

The other bits it needs are trivial really and we all know how Audi like to charge a lot of money.

All replies would be most appreciated

Modern paint Bruce doesn't really matter winter or summer, the only previso I would have is you don't want the ambient in the spray booth really below 10 degrees. You can get different hardeners for different temps, it's just a personal thing.
Modern stuff is 2k, it's going to dry no matter what the temp, obviously the warmer the ambient the quicker it will dry. Just don't put a cover on it for a while, in fact I never cover my cars stored in doors with anything more than bodyshop dust/mask poly.

vorsprung durch technik · 08-10-20, 02:32 PM

Totally agree with Dave - Bruce, it doesn't matter.

The only thing i would say as a precaution, is just leave it alone park it in the garage - no polishing
waxing etc for a few months. You don't want to seal anything in - just let it breath.
Just cover it up with a cotton sheet.

07-10-20, 08:29 PM	#41
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	It's gone quiet now so back to topic. Having taken on board what you all said, you are right, so TT first it is and it's a keeper. Next question is this, do i carry on getting bits it needs and have the paint done in spring ? Or does it not really matter if paint is done in the colder seasons anymore ? I don't know how it works with modern paints now. The other bits it needs are trivial really and we all know how Audi like to charge a lot of money. All replies would be most appreciated

08-10-20, 02:32 PM	#43
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,753	Totally agree with Dave - Bruce, it doesn't matter. The only thing i would say as a precaution, is just leave it alone park it in the garage - no polishing waxing etc for a few months. You don't want to seal anything in - just let it breath. Just cover it up with a cotton sheet.