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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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I know there have been several posts regarding this, but I was interested in replacing the original mirror caps with these They're from goingfast.org, pretty reasonable pricing ($119 + S&H), but they're chrome, I was looking for something similar to the S/RS-line with the brushed aluminum/matte finish. Does anyone know of any place that actually sells brushed aluminum caps? I could always get the OEM caps from an RS6 but that's about $600. If I was to get these chrome mirror caps, would I be able to lightly sand them to give that brushed look without damaging the material?

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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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I ordered a set brand new Alu Caps for my S4 last month and they look great. Price was around 150 USD.
Let me know and i will provide the website link.
 
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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oh yes I do like them very bling
 
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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look at 88-Performance.com!
I am soooo satisfied...
 
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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thanks for that link
 
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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you could achive the "brushed" look by lightly scuffing the chrome with a scotchbrite pad or like 800 grit or higher sandpaper then spraying some clear over it to set and make cleaning easier
 
Old Oct 20, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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I like that 88 website, what do you guys think of those angel eyes?
 
Old Oct 21, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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That website doesn't work when I try to open it. Maybe later. I've been looking for some brushed ones but it's near impossible to find them and Audi is crazy to sell them for $600 bucks. I've always thought about taking it to a local paint shop and having them paint the caps with a brushed aluminum color? Probably way cheaper than buying them.
 
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