A4 bumper inserts to match RS4 grill
06-10-2004, 02:25 PM
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A4 bumper inserts to match RS4 grill
Anyone have a tech write up on this? Did a search and found some things. Looking for a bit more detail. Using 3/4-9 expanded steel, Gloss Black Rustoleum, Marine Epoxy and original inserts for mounting.
Thanks for any help.
Amos
Thanks for any help.
Amos
06-10-2004, 03:44 PM
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expanded steel will rust. Try galvanized steel mesh. (1 pretty big pic)
<center><img src="http://mysite.verizon.net/kchiang/Images/2003-10-12%20My%20Audi%2006.JPG"></center><p>I found some @ home depot as covers for gutters.
They are really cheap and they turned out well.
They are really cheap and they turned out well.
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06-10-2004, 07:09 PM
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I prefer flat black instead of gloss...IMO they didn't look right "shiny"
I also used the lower grill frames after dremeling out the slates.
I used a jigsaw to make my rough cuts and a dremel for the rest. I sanded the metal (dremel) and used an automotive primer before painting. Before adhering to the frames I removed the primer at the contact points (VERY IMPORTANT). I used an adhesive called <i>JB Weld - 4 minute epoxy</i>. It setup faster than a goop or construction adhesive and seems to hold pretty well. I was set in a few minutes but the cure time was about 4 hours. Once it cured (left it overnight) I sanded down any excess epoxy (dremel) and then painted all of it grills and frames, flat black (2-3 coats). I followed with 1-2 coats of matte, clear coat.
I used a jigsaw to make my rough cuts and a dremel for the rest. I sanded the metal (dremel) and used an automotive primer before painting. Before adhering to the frames I removed the primer at the contact points (VERY IMPORTANT). I used an adhesive called <i>JB Weld - 4 minute epoxy</i>. It setup faster than a goop or construction adhesive and seems to hold pretty well. I was set in a few minutes but the cure time was about 4 hours. Once it cured (left it overnight) I sanded down any excess epoxy (dremel) and then painted all of it grills and frames, flat black (2-3 coats). I followed with 1-2 coats of matte, clear coat.
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