B8/B8.5 S4/A4 Direct Fit Antenna Cover

[jzwecker_s4]

Hello fellow Audi Owners, My name is Justin I currently own a 2013 Ibis White Audi S4. I recently had the roof wrapped in gloss black, when the shop wrapped the roof they removed the antenna as well so it would be much easier to wrap the entire roof without any problems. While the antenna was off the vehicle they attempted to vinyl wrap the antenna but because of the sharp angles and deep turns its just so hard for the wrap to stay in position and it turns out looking like crap. Another option is to plasti dip the antenna but plasti dip just never looks good. It comes out very dull and doesnt have that nice shine to it. Yet at the same time its extremely hard to tape up around the seal on the antenna to have a perfect looking job in the end. So ive searched almost all over the internet trying to find a direct fit ABS plastic cap that would fit right on top of the antenna as a direct fit. There are absolutely NO websites or even ebay that sells such a thing. What I have found all over the internet was fake antennas. Basically they are just a plastic antenna with 3M tape at the bottom of it. They are meant to be put onto a car that doesnt have an antenna at all. Which I have no idea anyone would want to do this but that is besides the point.

Here is what I mean: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Shark-...06643a&vxp=mtr

We need someone to develop a cover to fit right over the existing antenna. Basically something extremely similiar to what I posted above but with a hollow inside. I think that this would be an awesome product for people to have an oppurtunity to change the color of there antenna to maybe match some small accessories around the car such as Brake Calipers, Badges, Emblems, Window Trim and of course to match their gloss black roof Wrap. I would also love to see a carbon fiber cover because I think that would be an absolute awesome seller and I would 100% purchase that for my car.

Please let me know what you think about this idea and hopefully we can get this going with fellow audizine members helping out!!!

[suprspinner]

If you don't want to use plastidip you can try a newer product called autodip, it is supposed to have that gloss you are looking for.


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[jzwecker_s4]

If you don't want to use plastidip you can try a newer product called autodip, it is supposed to have that gloss you are looking for.


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I have tried it already. It is very hard to tape up the rubber seal and peel it without the tape peeling the autodip off the antenna. I want a product created so that no painting and annoying hard work like that needs to be done. Just place a cap over the exisiting antenna. No signal will be lost and people can easily interchange colors. ECS tuning has created lots of antenna pieces for other vehicles and I would love to see this for the S4.

[14S4GWM]

I cant click on your link at work now, I will later though. I had a shark on my Mazda and the reception sucked.

[jzwecker_s4]

I cant click on your link at work now, I will later though. I had a shark on my Mazda and the reception sucked.

This type of item wouldnt affect reception at all. If it was created from ABS plastic reception wont be interferred. On your Mazda you probably had to mess with wires while putting the shark fin on? This will literally just be a cap over the exisiting antenna. Do you know what I mean

[jzwecker_s4]

Here is something else that I have also found. This will probably also give people a much better idea of what I mean. The only problem with this piece is that it doesnt cover the entire antenna and its a bit bulky at the bottom plus the price is a little to steep. I just want to give people the idea of what I am talking about.

http://www.zmaxautosport.com/tidancov1glc.html

[Dark_S4]

Bump this brother! being in the industry (vinyl wrapping) its a super annoying when it comes to the shark fin antennas. would be great for someone to make a low-pro antenna!

[jzwecker_s4]

Bump this brother! being in the industry (vinyl wrapping) its a super annoying when it comes to the shark fin antennas. would be great for someone to make a low-pro antenna!

Exactly. thats what im talking about. Maybe you can explain it a little better to those who are confused by what exactly im looking for in the product. It seems that you understand what im trying to have made. I just want a cover for the existing sharkfin on the b8/b8.5

[Szemenyei]

Exactly. thats what im talking about. Maybe you can explain it a little better to those who are confused by what exactly im looking for in the product. It seems that you understand what im trying to have made. I just want a cover for the existing sharkfin on the b8/b8.5

Sounds like your just looking for a cap or a hat to go over the existing antenna, surely there must be somewhere to get one.

[jzwecker_s4]

Sounds like your just looking for a cap or a hat to go over the existing antenna, surely there must be somewhere to get one.

Believe it or not nobody makes one for the s4. This thread was created to try and get attention from companies to make one.

[14S4GWM]

This type of item wouldnt affect reception at all. If it was created from ABS plastic reception wont be interferred. On your Mazda you probably had to mess with wires while putting the shark fin on? This will literally just be a cap over the exisiting antenna. Do you know what I mean

Just clicked your link. Yes I did have to screw the wires onto the antenna.

[k9lovr]

This is the only reason I have not got my roof done yet....I was told by one shop to get a cover off eBay which the only ones I found where way too big for my taste....another shop said they would do the antenna in two pieces with the seam up the middle which they have done on some BMW's but I have not seen this in person so I am skeptical...would love a small replacement/cover option to come out

[jzwecker_s4]

This is the only reason I have not got my roof done yet....I was told by one shop to get a cover off eBay which the only ones I found where way too big for my taste....another shop said they would do the antenna in two pieces with the seam up the middle which they have done on some BMW's but I have not seen this in person so I am skeptical...would love a small replacement/cover option to come out

Exactly man. Keep this thread rolling cuz I'm sure tons more people want a direct fit over the stock antenna as well.

[Sigmon20]

On my black 2014 Audi S4 the antenna cap is already black to match the color of the car. I've looked online as well to find what you're talking about but can only find the whole unit itself. In this Ebay listing the last picture shows that the black antenna fin is detachable by screws so maybe theres a part number on the internet somewhere. have you gone and talked to an Audi dealership? In my own personal experience talking to the mechanics is more helpful than the parts department.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-06-07-Aud...VWAsdc&vxp=mtr

[audi-er]

Also try VW parts as some parts are interchangeable between audi & vw.


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[JD S4]

Bumping this as I'm considering wrapping my Ibis white roof

Is the best temporary solution to just find a black antenna from a parted out black car?

[NotYourMomsAudi]

Bumping this as I'm considering wrapping my Ibis white roof

Is the best temporary solution to just find a black antenna from a parted out black car?

Ecs sells a carbon fiber one now

[RendyR]

I've been trying to find someone locally with a vacuum forming machine to do this.
See:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqV_jsxD0UA

The technology is out there