90 dechrome

[snigweed]

I have run a 1991 80 2.0e for the last few years and have now replaced with a 1989 20v 90 quattro.So far the car is a fantastic drive but I am not keen on the metal trim on the bumpers,door trims and window surrounds.Has anybody dechromed a 90 ? If I spray satin black using an etch primer I think it will still eventually flake off. Any ideas please ? Also how many 90 20v quattros (typ 89) were manufactured for the UK ?

[scotty33]

You could try black insulation tape, to see how it looks? My mate did a beemer once I think he left it on there and it lasted ok! For what it's worth Audi made a dechromed 90 quattro, the 'sport' version. My brother had a 20v 2wd version.

[snigweed]

I've tried the insulating tape to make sure I like the look.I'll probably try spraying and see what happens.When I get round to doing this I'll let you know the results,cheers

[paul20v]

hi
i sprayed stainless bits once primed and every thing problem is it comes off eventually or you scratch it and it end up looking a mess
cleaned it off and repolished it
job not well done

[snigweed]

Thanks paul20v,You have confirmed my worries about painting.I'm beginning to like the metal trim now!

1989 90 20V quattro
1994 100 2.0e factory 7 seater

[paul20v]

no
probs mate thought some reports on the job might be usefull happy motoring i miss my old 20valver

[S2AVANT]

Mine is a 90 Quattro Sport.
There were 92 imported into the Uk.

[paul20v]

Mine is a 90 Quattro Sport.
There were 92 imported into the Uk.

i had one 2 smaller rub strips on the doors to