B3 glass and chrome trims

Duffy3074 · 21-06-16, 01:44 PM

Being realistic, do the exterior chrome trims end up getting butchered when the screens come out?

Starting to prep for paintwork and I'm tempted by a pukka glass out job but scared about marking what is immaculate (and probably rare) trim

Any sage advice?

Thanks!

kully · 21-06-16, 07:32 PM

If the chromes around the front and rear screens are no longer available then I would find a very skilled guy and mask them up. Make sure th original paint is fully prepped for maximum adhiesion

kully · 21-06-16, 07:34 PM

Also the demasking should be done while the top coat is wet ..... This leaves no harsh edges etc

Duffy3074 · 21-06-16, 08:47 PM

I trust my painter but it's always easier to get a decent job with the glass out, however I'm not sure how practical that is

Hanuman · 21-06-16, 10:47 PM

what you need is a glass guy, who will listen, and then tackle the job sympathetically.

21-06-16, 10:47 PM	#5
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	what you need is a glass guy, who will listen, and then tackle the job sympathetically. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

21-06-16, 07:32 PM	#2
kully Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Bromwich Posts: 940	If the chromes around the front and rear screens are no longer available then I would find a very skilled guy and mask them up. Make sure th original paint is fully prepped for maximum adhiesion

21-06-16, 07:34 PM	#3
kully Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Bromwich Posts: 940	Also the demasking should be done while the top coat is wet ..... This leaves no harsh edges etc

21-06-16, 08:47 PM	#4
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	I trust my painter but it's always easier to get a decent job with the glass out, however I'm not sure how practical that is