Can you black out the trim on my Audi A3 or Q5?

Usually, yes. Window surrounds, grille frames, roof rails, mirror caps and lower bumper trims can be covered in gloss or satin black vinyl. We assess each part, since some textured or heavily curved trims are better left in their factory finish.

Will a wrap interfere with my Audiu2019s parking sensors or adaptive cruise?

We plan the wrap so radar areas and cameras stay uncovered, and we trim around parking sensors. If a sensor warning ever appears after installation, bring the car back so we can check the area.

Is a leased Audi a problem for a wrap?

Not necessarily, but check your lease or finance agreement first, as some require consent or the original colour on return. A wrap can be removed before you hand the car back. Removal from healthy factory paint is usually clean, but resprayed or damaged paint may lift.

Audi Wraps & Paint Protection in Rivonia

The Audi A3, A4, A5 Sportback, Q3, Q5, Q7 and Q8 are popular choices in Sandton, alongside RS models such as the RS 3 and RS 6 and the electric e-tron range. Audi owners often ask us for a colour change, a blacked-out trim look or clear paint protection film to guard the front end.

Car Colour Wraps works from one workshop in Rivonia and uses 3M and Avery Dennison vinyl films for colour change wraps. We are independent and not connected to Audi. Here is what we consider when planning work on an Audi.

Sharp body lines and the Singleframe grille

Audis are known for crisp shoulder lines and creases along the doors and wings. Vinyl must be stretched and set carefully so these lines stay sharp and the film doesn’t lift from deep recesses over time. Some panels need a seam or inlay at a crease, which we plan in advance and explain before you approve the job.

The large Singleframe grille, honeycomb inserts on RS and S line models and the four-rings badge sit in the area where adaptive cruise control radar is often mounted. We leave radar areas and cameras uncovered, and intricate honeycomb mesh is generally not wrapped.

Matrix LED and digital lighting

Many Audis have Matrix LED or digital OLED lights with animated sequences. We don’t cover headlights or tail lights with vinyl, and we work carefully around light housings so trim and bumper edges finish neatly. Covering or tinting lights can affect roadworthiness, so lighting changes are outside what we offer.

Black optic looks, RS aero and quattro details

Audi’s black optic styling replaces bright or aluminium-look trim with gloss black. A chrome delete can create a similar effect on cars without it: window surrounds, the grille frame, lower bumper inserts, mirror caps and roof rails are common choices. On RS models, the wide arches, front splitter and diffuser need extra care, and genuine carbon parts are usually better protected with PPF than wrapped.

Satin and matte greys suit Audi’s angular styling, and a gloss black or carbon fibre look roof is a popular partial wrap. Quattro-inspired lower door graphics can be produced as decals if you want a motorsport-style detail, designed as original artwork rather than copies of trademarked logos.

Gloss black window and grille surrounds
Carbon fibre look or gloss black roof
Mirror caps in black or carbon look
Lower door graphics in a contrast colour
Satin or matte grey full colour change

PPF on an Audi

Clear paint protection film is designed to absorb stone chips and scuffs. Front-end coverage is the common choice for an A4 or Q5 doing daily highway kilometres, while full-vehicle PPF suits owners of RS models or an e-tron GT who want wider coverage, subject to the paint’s condition. Our 5-year workmanship guarantee applies to our installation workmanship only, not to how long the film lasts.