Paint code for Edition 30 BBS Pescara alloys

[Ed30DSG]

When mine got damaged they sprayed the "lip" with it and the match was perfect. They had got some of this paint in, to touch up some similar Audi A3 alloys. 

You won't notice if it's just the lip or if you do both wheels on the same side.

[Birksy]

I bought a tin from wheelpaints.co.uk and it's nowhere near the OEM colour, complained but they blamed the wheel sprayer - stay clear of them and get a paint specialist to match it by hand.

I have repaired hundreds of wheels and can say with absolute confidence that used correctly, the paint from these guys is A1.

[TagnuT]

I bought a tin from wheelpaints.co.uk and it's nowhere near the OEM colour, complained but they blamed the wheel sprayer - stay clear of them and get a paint specialist to match it by hand.

I have repaired hundreds of wheels and can say with absolute confidence that used correctly, the paint from these guys is A1.

That's nice to hear...

[hotrod]

Hi TagnuT,

Very helpful buddy, have you found the holy grail of Pescara paint?
I’ll let my paintshop have a look.

Cheers hotrod 

When mine got damaged they sprayed the "lip" with it and the match was perfect. They had got some of this paint in, to touch up some similar Audi A3 alloys. 

Hi TagNut... my chosen paint shop is going to sort my wheel within the next 2-weeks... fingers crossed. ps It’s only the lip, thank goodness.

As an aside the Michelin Pilot Sport 3’s, I’ve just put on, are ace. Slightly more damped than the Cont 2’s, quieter, great grip, no wheelspin with firm acceleration and a reasonable rim protector... not cheap though.

Cheers... Hotrod 

[TagnuT]

Fingers crossed for you mate. 

What did you have fitted before the Michelin Pilot Sport 3’s?
I have Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on at the moment, which are coming to the end of their life and are getting a little noisy.
I was hoping the Michelin PS 3's were going to be in the latest EVO tyre test but they weren't. Until now I have had Michelins on my cars for years until the F1 Asymmetrics. The F1s have been great in the wet and dry, better then the Conti Sport 2s that the car came with.  However you could really feel the difference in performance when the outside temp was below 6-7 Degs.

[hotrod]

Fingers crossed for you mate. 

What did you have fitted before the Michelin Pilot Sport 3’s?
I have Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on at the moment, which are coming to the end of their life and are getting a little noisy.
I was hoping the Michelin PS 3's were going to be in the latest EVO tyre test but they weren't. Until now I have had Michelins on my cars for years until the F1 Asymmetrics. The F1s have been great in the wet and dry, better then the Conti Sport 2s that the car came with.  However you could really feel the difference in performance when the outside temp was below 6-7 Degs.

Hi TagNut,

I had Continental Sport Contact 2’s which came as standard. By 16,600 miles they were shagged and very noisy. Never really thought that much about them... just bedded in the Michelins  after 300 miles (no rain yet) and they seem very compliant.

Happy so far... Hotrod 

[TagnuT]

Cheers thanks for that. 

[KentBladeboy]

Guys,  just how grey were the Pescaras when new?,  I have 4 wheels for a customer to refurb this week, so have a slight latitude in the shading, as all 4 are being fully refaced.

I have sprayed out a test wheel in VWLB7U, but do not have much to work on against the orginal shade.
this has come up a nice grey, the formulation allows for a fine metalflake in it. I can tint it down if needed.

The current wheels have really dulled off and look very flat and murky, so not giving me much to work with.

[KentBladeboy]

Finally got a tint both the customer and myself were happy with...hard to show in a picture, but looks pretty close and the main thing is the customer is very pleased, they are lit up by the flash, but as he had all 4 refurbed I had some slight room for colour match, all in durable 2 pack!

[TagnuT]

Looks good  . Is 2 pack harder wearing than the original paint finish?