just an idea

[xgordyx]

Was wondering would i be possible to have the lower rubber tims at the bottom of the doors wings ect, remolded out of fiberglass? I don't have the skills required to do so, but thought if some one did, it would be a good idea as would give a nicer finnish when colour coded. Just a thought?

[Keeper of The Kitten]

I can see where you're coming from ....I'm lucky as my car is very dark anyway.

Not sure, but I think the pieces on the doors slam against the door surround? (Primarily the sill) ...I'd be concerned about the durability of a non-flexible part in that respect.

[terrybullwon]

I had mine sprayed and its a right pita, i drove around for a few weeks with one side off and the noise is very bad!
I think you would not get enough of a seal with molded parts and getting them on would be a pita.

Cheers James

[panzerwagen]

As mentioned here there are several problems....

with the trim pieces you have mentioned.
1/ They have a finite life so they will have to be replaced eventually. And Audi has stopped meking them.
2/ They do have a purpos as Terry Bullwon has mentioned, they act as an insulator and they have the flexibility to
make sure the seal stays that way.
But back to 1/....what happens when the supply runs out? There will have to be an alternative.

[xgordyx]

Good points didn't know or think about the seal/ insulation factor. Like i said just an idea (bad idea tho lol)

[Keeper of The Kitten]

I suppose that are thinnish carbon piece with plenty of kevlar would be quite flexible ....but the sealing aspect would require some other rubberised finish on it, but that might be easier to achieve than moulding this part from a rubberised material?

[Azman]

Alternatively try to find a way of removing the mild steel inner to replace with a stainless one ala no more bending!!!

Painting it should be no problem with the rigth sort of paint if profesionally done...