Sorry for the pathetic question BUT - Painted lowers...
#1
Sorry for the pathetic question BUT - Painted lowers...
What's the concensus?
I have heard it's difficult to match the color... I've heard the paint chips off...
I do however like the look and given the fact that my car will be white I think it's a must.
What $ should I expect to pay?
Do you recommend an audi dealership or a custom shop?
Thanks to all... some WW for your time -
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I have heard it's difficult to match the color... I've heard the paint chips off...
I do however like the look and given the fact that my car will be white I think it's a must.
What $ should I expect to pay?
Do you recommend an audi dealership or a custom shop?
Thanks to all... some WW for your time -
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#2
yes..the paint does chip....because the factory paint is much different
you could try using the 3m stoneguard to protect the part you are having painted.....I had an accident a year ago and had my front bumper repainted and...the color matches fine but the OG paint didnt chip but the new paint chips like a Motherfvucker..
#3
had painted lowers for 3 years....
brought it to the "audi certified" body shop that my dealership uses for all paint work...
i paid 700 way back in the day...
the paint hasn't chipped off anywhere and i believe unless you're getting a kit the painted lowers are a must
the front bumper got road chips on it... but so did the upper bumper, hood, and fenders... so i took that in stride and i just ended up with a new bumper and new hood... so everything is freshly painted and i think it looks great now !
ps nice carmen picture ha
i paid 700 way back in the day...
the paint hasn't chipped off anywhere and i believe unless you're getting a kit the painted lowers are a must
the front bumper got road chips on it... but so did the upper bumper, hood, and fenders... so i took that in stride and i just ended up with a new bumper and new hood... so everything is freshly painted and i think it looks great now !
ps nice carmen picture ha
#5
AudiWorld Senior Member
I had Audi paint and install my votex and paint
The match is perfect and to paint and install the votex and paint lowers cost 770.00 1.5 years ago. However, I made this deal whilst purchasing the car.
The front votex will chip due to the amount of rd grit you have. I live in Colorado where they use sand on the Roads for snow. My front is in about need of a repaint but rest looks great.
The front votex will chip due to the amount of rd grit you have. I live in Colorado where they use sand on the Roads for snow. My front is in about need of a repaint but rest looks great.
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#8
AudiWorld Senior Member
A good job where the parts are removed and then painted and put back on will run you..
about $1000 if it does done properly it will not chip.If you pay less..expect less and chips..
I know this because I have a body shop and have done the job to cars..and seen it done for less..and the quality usually sucks
I know this because I have a body shop and have done the job to cars..and seen it done for less..and the quality usually sucks