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Old 07-24-2012, 03:24 PM
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I have a 2007 A4 Quattro with stock 17 inch five spoke wheels. The wheel centers have a plastic collar around them. Starting last year the paint has peeled off all four of these. Is this a common problem? I know I can remove them and paint them but is seems to me that this shouldn't happen to car of this quality. Has Audi ever acknowledged this problem?
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Old 07-27-2012, 06:28 PM
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Same thing is happening to one of mine. It is yellow underneath. Looks horrible. Shame on Audi.
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It shouldn't happen ... but it has to many of us! After seeing the price for these new (I think about $65 each) I decided to paint mine. Took no time to sand them down a bit and spray painted 3 or 4 layers of silver on to them. Very pleased with the results.
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I bought a 2006 used in 2010 and the centers were starting to go. I found a place online and replaced all 4 for $75. I think they can from Asia. They look like new.
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