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Old May 28, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Some of the black and light gray "stuff" is pealing in my Audi around the radio. Anyone know if this can be fixed, repainted, something. It looks like crap!! [:@]

It feels like some sort of latex. Does Audi sell anything that I could fix it with?

Any advice is appreciated.
 
Old May 28, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Are you talking about the rubber seal?
 
Old May 28, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Yeah, I guess so. I am not sure what you call it. It's that stuff that covers the radio and other trim in the vehicle.
 
Old May 28, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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pic?

 
Old May 28, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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I guess I could take a picture. Will that help? Do you guys know what I am talking about?
 
Old May 28, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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No pic necessary. I know exactly what you are talking about. I have the same problem on one of my buttons (the one to the left of the coin tray above the radio. The surface is laminated with a thin rubberized material. It appears to be easily punctured, and then torn (button plastic underneath is white). Since I just got this car from a dealer, going to have them replace the button.
Otherwise, could be tough if you have a large area to repair. You'd almost need to take an Exacto knife, cut out the bad area into a neat square, and then glue down a same-sized patch with a similar material. Maybe Audi can help you source the material on this on this.
 
Old May 28, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Old May 28, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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Here are the pics, sorry they're so HUGE.
 
Old May 28, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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That area appears to be a rubberized coating- perhaps thinner than the button, but a coating.
Tough one... Rubberized spray would be a big mess and the only kind I can think of is that rubberized black under-car weather proofing material.
 
Old May 28, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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youch! i was wanting pics to see if it was something that could be bead-blasted and then redyed, but that looks a mess. i don't think my idea would help you. sorry to say, but you might want to start looking at a salvage yard for replacement pieces.
 



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