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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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How are you guys doing this paint over the chrome or do you snap it out??? 99.5 B5 A4 front chrome band around grill.........
 
Old Feb 10, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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It comes out. Use a flat head, take a good look at the fasteners and youll see what to do. I just pryed and they pop out like butter. Remember plastic will bend before it breaks, so dont be affraid to give it a little elbow grease. But you should be okay. The slider things on the sides are a pita though. Do on side first, then the top or bottom, then the other side, then the reamaining top or bottom.



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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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yea rough the chrome up pretty good before painting it too.
 
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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I like the chrome rings it says Audi but its your choice
 
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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I want to keep the rings but not the outer chrome ring. So I was hoping to just pop it out......Thanks for the help
 
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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yea rough the chrome up pretty good before painting it too.
what kind of grill do you have or is it a diy?
 
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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I actually just repainted the inner part, but I think I'm going to go with the black out look, and paint the rings and trim as well as the rear 4 rings. I'll update in like 20 mins or so.
 
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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I think I like the chrome trimmed out grill better. Not sure yet. I may redo it in flat black instead.
 
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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same pic as above but on black car........i love the blacknsleek look
 
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 03:25 AM
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Looks good guys!! Tomorow I'll post some pics if I can get to it.....
 



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