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Trying to identify the source of this problem (see attached image.) I don't see any flaking in my clearcoat, so I'm really unsure what it is I'm looking at. The streaks are clear and glossy, while the patches inbetween them are dull. This is on a 2002 B5. Can anyone help me by telling me...

Great opportunity to have some BBS CH wheels and customize them to fit the look of your car. Took these off my W8 when the plasma finish started flaking off after my wife's curb rash incident. All wheels are functionally fine but need to be sandblasted and refinished. 18x8 ET38 5x112 BBS Caps...

Heyo, Here's my shopping list... help me finish it! Looking to save by buying these off fellow enthusiasts rather than MSRP. 034 Street Density Motor Mounts / Transmission Mounts...less than 10k miles please 42DD or Mishimoto Catch Can... no eBay or off-brand junk. 034 Catch Can will not fit...

My intention here is to eventually create a full writeup for installing votex front, sides, and rear on B5.5 Passats, while getting a little help installing my own. Preface to the writeup, finally got around to taking my votex parts down to a body shop, the guy said he could paint em no...

Just finished a little project on my grill. Not sure if I like it. I'm 50/50 on keeping it. Let me know your guys feeling on it Before: After with added chrome trim: Get rid of it? Like it? Finish the top horizontal bars as well? Or take it all off and go back to all black. Post your...

Hi. Where's the best place to get a replacement shift knob? Thanks.

Here AutoGuide, let me do your job for you while it is still "news." — Ed. From Speed Channel website: "The battle in the production-based ranks came down to a fuel mileage race, with the class-leading No. 24 Alex Job Racing-entered Audi of Filipe Alburquerque retaining a narrow lead...

2 of my oem Road America wheels are corroding under the paint. Does anyone have any experience with this or how to repair? The finish is not loose or flaking in the area that is corroding but it is raised and slowing growing over the past few years. These are the original factory wheels on my...

I am half way through converting the 1 DIN CD/Radio in my :b5: to after market 2 DIN DVD/GPS So far converting the centre console trim has gone pretty smoothly. Not depicted are the modifications made to the dash to accommodate the three new parts required for the 2 DIN conversion. Is there...

My wagon was spotted up in washington,apparently my old friend I sold it to, still has it. I did some digging and found his number and he offered me the car back at 4500$. All the body work is fixed,some maintance is done and a small stereo has been installed. Miles have only gone up about 25k...

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Hello, Has anyone ever ordered OEM or Replica wheels from Finish Line Wheels? If so, what are your reviews? Are the OEM cheep refinish rims that look like crap? How about the quality of the Replica rims? Thanks. http://www.finishlinewheels.com/

So i just got my vag-com up and running today, don't have any problems with my car or anything, but just wanted to check it out. When i try to read from engine, (block 01) it tries and tries, starts to get info, then tries and tries and then errors saying "too many communication errors to...

I'm trying to restore my car's finish after 9 years of neglect, and I'd appreciate some expert advice on where to begin, what to DIY, what not to. Criteria: 1) I can't spend a ton of money. 2) I must DIY (whatever I can, without screwing something up badly) 3) I have no power tools - orbital...

The paint on my 01.5' GLX is on the way out. I'd like to know as much about this finish as possible. At school in Fort Myers Florida, I saw a Corrado with matte olive green finish with matte black roof from the pillars up. It was well done and looked great. If anyone has pictures or any further...