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  1. 01-01-2018 07:49 PM #1
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    Roof rack - painted black?

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    Hey guys,

    Couldn't find anything on this already. Looking to either paint/powder coat or wrap my cross bars black to blend in more with the Q5.

    Has anybody done this?
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  2. 01-01-2018 08:35 PM #2
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    Just plasti-dip them, that's what I did...



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    I wouldn't powder coat them. I wouldn't even paint them. Stick with vinyl wrap or plasti dip (or a similar product). Do plasti dip first and if you don't like the results remove it and get it wrapped at a shop.
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    Metadata freak checking in - OP mentioned cross bars. Are we actually talking about those, or the rails?
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    Quote Originally Posted by VroomVroom View Post
    Metadata freak checking in - OP mentioned cross bars. Are we actually talking about those, or the rails?
    Sorry I meant the actual cross bars.
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  6. 01-02-2018 06:45 AM #6
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    There’s definitely a few people who have wrapped them. It seems like it would hold up as long as you’re careful about what you mount to them. See here for an example: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...5#post12042175
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    just get the thule ones. hunt around for a deal on them if you want the black ones. you'll find some on ebay eventually.

    i'll tell you one thing about those thule ones, they are like 66% IMO quieter with windnoise. these OEM audi ones are really loud and not aerodynamic at all. thules are waaaay better designed.
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    link to the thule ones?
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    you can google the thule fitment guide and it tells you exactly. IIRC i got the 7603 with the 4002 feet. i also got the locks used on ebay for like a quarter of the price. i got the whole set up for like $315 on ebay by piecing it together.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ST3 View Post
    Hey guys,

    Couldn't find anything on this already. Looking to either paint/powder coat or wrap my cross bars black to blend in more with the Q5.

    Has anybody done this?
    Ever did this? Going to tackle the same project this weekend.
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  13. 11-25-2018 09:06 PM #12
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    Roof rack - painted black?

    I wrapped mine. I use my roof rack and no issues.


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