2001 Historic Inlays - Did yours turn grey? Pics? Solutions?

[55Custom]

My R0 inlays were whiteish in 2001, but over time the white part turned grey, and the darker white or greyish swirls from 2001 are now BLACK. So from a distance, parts of the inlays look translucent. Part of what may have caused this is that I tried to fade the bright red cherry burst top, which never faded, but the inlays were affected.

I'm just wondering how bad others are from that year. :hmm

How much does it cost to get the '50's looking style inlays installed?

 

[Doug H]

Just went & checked- the inlays on my '01 R8 still look the same. Might well be the fading attempt.

 

[Bluestar]

I'm having the inlays in my 01 R8 changed now - I'll post info and pics when the job is completed - hopefully by the beginning of this Summer.

 

[houndog31]

Hey 55Custom, same thing happened to me. Had my '04 R9 refinished to a light teaburst and aged by RS. They did an amazing job. The color was a bit darker than I was expecting so Roy suggested I fade it. I have access to a free tanning bed so it spent many hours under the light. The result was one the most realistic burst colors I've seen on a RI ... BUT ... the inlays turned same as yours, crap grey, just plain ugly. They weren't perfect to start with but were much better before the fading.

So, I just spent some cash and picked up a great set from Buzzy and had them professionaly installed. Just got it back on Saturday and looks amazing.