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Old 03-28-2007, 07:20 AM
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Default Suggestions on what to do with discolored/faded chrome window molding?

Replace with oem chrome.... Or can I use the RS6 black moldings?
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There was a recent post in the allroad forum about cleaning/restoring it.
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Default Thanks! I'll give the Flitz metal polish a try before I replace. Although I'm wondering if

black RS6 strips would look better... hmmmm
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Could just refurb trim to LOOK like RS Black Optics trim (like some on here have done)
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Are you familiar with the procedure? That sounds like an interesting option!!!
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Default Not personally. But hopefully the ones who have done it will chime in...

I know $240 worth of puddin did it, as well as tybmw. Search under my account number, key words "Euro RS." The post where I asked about Black Optics trim should come up. Also search for a post by JD797, using the key words "painting my chrome trim black." (I think that some people may have left input there as well.) Hope that helps a lil bit..
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I'll give it a go.... Thanks for the info!
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You're welcome : )
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It'll look like an A4 1.8 -
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Default I sanded my trunk strip with 2000 grit paper...

it came out with a beautiful satin polished look (nicer than new imho).
I did masking-tape the painted surface of the car so-as not to scratch the paint. DISCLAIMER: IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE TRYING PROFESSIONAL-GRADE WORK, THEN STEER CLEAR. I am only saying what worked for me. Fine steel wool might give a similar result. agaon, Be very careful not to touch your paint!!


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