Fwd: Repainting Rims.

[walker7@ix.netcom.com (Andre Walker)]

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>One more question.

>The 15" speedlines on my 20V look like doo doo after the years. Some 
>of 
>the clear coat is peeling etc. I want to refinish them, but am not 
>sure 
>the best way. Can I blast them with walnut shells, or plastic beads? 
>Is 
>there paint underneath the clear?

>Has anyone ever done this before?

>Bob

Bob,

Can't answer all your questions, but I know Craig Jones at Schaumburg 
Audi was either offering (for fee of course) repainted speedlines (or 
offering to repaint) for Coupe/20V owners.  As I recall, entire wheel 
was not repainted, only the outer lip of the wheel to the outer edge of 
the dummy head bolt circle.  The one I saw was repainted in a gray 
similar to the gray metallic audi paint.  Not as shiny as the orig 
clear-coated aluminum, but did look decent compared to the way the 
speedlines can look after a few miles.  Sorry I don't have the number 
handy, but you can call 411 for Schaumburg, Illinois to get it.

Also, Audi recoginized that the clearcoat on the speedlines was a 
problem with some lots.  The issued a tech bulletin covering this, 
replacing wheels with the clearcoat flaking etc.  Don't know if your 
car is still within warranty, but you can try to finagle a set out of 
your local dealer.  Talked with a dealer here in chicago.  They said 
replacement speedlines are about $500 each.  Although I bought my car 
from a private owner, and it was out of warranty, they offered to pay 
for 2 if I bought 2.  Not too bad a deal, I suppose, but I decided I 
could get a new set of Borbet C's plus a set of tires for about $200 
more.  The audi bulletin was "Group 44 Bulletin 91-02" dated 4-30-91.  
You might try and get a copy before approaching your dealer.

Hope this helps.

later,

Andre 
"Q COUP 91"



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