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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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My dad got me a Audi A4 as a graduation gift but it isn't in a color that I like. I have never owned a car before and I was wondering if there was a way to change the color.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Is it used? If it's new just trade it for another colour. If not you'll have to repaint the whole car which will cost a ton of money and won't look as good as the original paint.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Yup, there is nothing as nice as factory paint.

Respraying an entire car well is a time and labor intensive job.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Don't bother re-painting it, as it will never look the same as a factory paint job. Try to take it back to the dealer and have it exchanged for a colour you like. Re-paint's rarely if ever turn out better than original paint and can hurt the resale value of your car.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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I asked my dad and he said we will take it back and exchange it for a red model of the same car. I will post some pictures very soon! Thanks everyone for the great advice. My dad had a warranty type of thing so they're going to let him exchange it for free.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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good stuff... glad it worked out for you...
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Black_RS4
Don't bother re-painting it, as it will never look the same as a factory paint job. Try to take it back to the dealer and have it exchanged for a colour you like. Re-paint's rarely if ever turn out better than original paint and can hurt the resale value of your car.
QFT.

OP: What colour did you get that you didn't like? Post pics of your new car when you end up getting it.
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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you just woke up one day with an audi on your driveway? must have been a nice surprise!!!
at least you weren't like her --> spoiled girl
Old Jan 23, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dsq
you just woke up one day with an audi on your driveway? must have been a nice surprise!!!
at least you weren't like her --> spoiled girl
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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YouTube - When spoiled rich girls dont get the correct color car for.. watch it : ) stupid girl. I feel like slapping these kind of people.Instead of appreciating what she got as a gift ( free) she keeps complaining.

Die, die, die my darling


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