Audi A4 BAT - Quattro Project by Tom's Garage

[mgpdoc]

First video after the complete assembly of parts which I did on my own. Did it super fast cause I was super happy

Hit HD (1080) Quality and Enjoy

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp0SJCBdel0"]Tom's Garage Audi A4/RS4 Widebody Conversion @ Dazzle Show Car Promotions - YouTube[/ame]

[mgpdoc]

Not a proper update . . . but oh well . . .

[lilcraigford]

Man, you must be thrilled to be in the assembly stage! Got to say that I dig the quarter window treatment, however I find the cap a bit cumbersome. Really looking forward to more.

[LCG]

Excellent work on the lexan, those details count a lot.

But the best part is the constant updates..

[mgpdoc]

So, assembly started yesterday after the paint cured



Doors on



Door trims on







Mocking up of the Lexan Windows



Masking them so as to apply the primer of the Sikaflex glue





Done



Rear Windscreen being prepared as well



As well as the car surface





Sika glue applied





And on it went



Again, such a great great product from Plastics4Performance. Fitment was awesome. No difference from OEM glass. The guys at the shop could not believe that it would have such a fitment. Again, big thumbs up to the guys over there.

Glue for the side windows



On they went







The black border line we made was awesome, and covered the metal of the window frame, however it needed a bit more love. I will show you later.

Left the car to rest for the glue to settle properly



Today time for some detailing sessions in parts not painted



Like the roof



Sanding



And then polishing



Not bad eh ?

Then the hood needed some love after so many days in the shop - rust - dirt etc etc



Out with the rotary





Looking good











Other areas received love too



From this



To this



Installed things here and there



And then, this happened









Ready



Yeap I thought I'd give it another go, these time at the Lexans. Seem to work way better than the PLexiglass on accepting the flanges on them.
I also chose this time to put one cap per side, giving a more balanced look.

So onto the other side



BOSCH Vs Lexan







Here is the part I told you about earlier.



It needed some more love, in my eyes at least, to bring the lines exactly where I wanted, and with a smooth finish. So masking and then painting





It's all in the details I guess

Like these, the OEM rear seat airbags, I had as extra options from factory labels, which we manages to re-install for the fun of it LoL



We didnt leave the shop until it was ready like we wanted it to be



And it was



More to come guys



Cheers

[mgpdoc]

The first coat of paint of the three coats the chassis had

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtBAGgDOp88"]Tom's Garage Audi A4/RS4 Project - Chassis Painting - YouTube[/ame]

And here is the video of the second clear coat of the chassis. It is really interesting to see the technique used for the colour fade-out on the part not painted

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ha-8udQ_tM"]Tom's Garage Audi A4/RS4 - Chassis Final Clear-Coating - YouTube[/ame]

Hope you liked them. I am really happy the painter let me take those videos.

[mgpdoc]

[LCG]

I see it!

[mgpdoc]

Chassis is painted, and " W O W ", is all I have to say for the final result I saw in person.
Pictures dont it justice by any means, even without any rotary work on the colour at all .

Some first pictures from this morning.

Everything started very early to have a nice cool temp, due to being very warm these days in Greece.

Mixing stuff







Ready for unmasking













The artist is happy himself as well



In the middle of the B-Pillar the painting stopped.



Do you see any sign of it ?



Look closer



Such a nice technique. You can see it in the videos to follow

Outside the booth



For the assembly to begin



Or, maybe, it has already started.

More to come, cheers guys

[mgpdoc]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpYqQgkT6qI"]Lights ON Please • Time 4 Paint - YouTube[/ame]

[mgpdoc]

So, some more things done here and there, but mostly getting ready for the chassis painting.

Installed the new RS4 lip on the RS4 freshly painted bumper.

Used these oem plastic-bolt-clips



Bolted in place



Such a good-looking combo





Car got out of its parking spot for a ride



Where to you little FWD drag car ?



Oh that's where you were going . . .



To the booth





To give you a hint for the size of this paint booth, I can show you these pics







Seam sealer was applied where needed











And the inner parts were painted prior to the chassis painting





Then car was masked for painting









Clean job



More, tomorrow

Cheers

[mgpdoc]

Thank you very much guys. Good to know you like it too

A video from the doors

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAO4fehWYRM"]Tom's Garage Audi A4/RS4 Project - Clear Coating Doors - YouTube[/ame]

[BuFFyZA]

Its just amazing like TeckNix said, the level of craftmanship is astounding! Hats off to you and the team in the body shop!!

wow wow wow

[TeckniX]

The devil is always in the details, and for that my friend you're the most evil ]
It's true not everyone will notice, but those that will, will appreciate the build even more, like many of us here.

As you mentioned the work on the door is amazing, it's pretty crazy that you can't see much of what's been done to get them to work so well with the body

[mgpdoc]

Thank you