03 / BESPOKE
Concours Bespoke
A complete automotive commission.
- Full-body paint protection film
- Multi-stage paint correction
- Flagship borophene coating
- Interior deep detail & window tint
- 10-year film warranty*
Audi · Mid-engined supercar (coupé and Spyder)
Audi R8 paint protection and detailing
The R8 sits low, with a sloping nose, a mid-mounted engine and side blades that break up its flanks. On UAE highways that low front end meets sand and grit before anything else, and the intakes behind the doors draw in dust. BLN Auto Lab films the exposed surfaces, refines the paint without over-polishing, and looks after the cabin and, on the Spyder, the fabric roof.
What protection does a Audi R8 need in the UAE?
For an Audi R8 in the UAE, BLN Auto Lab recommends full-body paint protection film, or at least full-front film with the side blades and sills covered, followed by a graphene or borophene coating. Spyder owners also need proper fabric roof care. Your R8 is inspected free of charge in Sharjah before any work is agreed.
- Body style
- Mid-engined supercar (coupé and Spyder)
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Covers
- Coupé and Spyder
- Suggested
- Concours Bespoke
Where to protect first
Where the R8 needs protection
Low nose and bonnet
The R8's front bumper sits close to the road, so fast runs between emirates send sand and gravel straight into it and the leading edge of the bonnet.
Side blades and intakes
The side blades and the intakes behind the doors sit in the path of grit thrown back by the front tyres, so their edges and surrounds chip early.
Sills and lower doors
Low sills collect stone chips on the road and scrapes from kerbs and car park ramps, where the R8's ride height leaves very little margin.
Headlights and mirror housings
The slim LED headlight units and the mirror housings face oncoming sand at speed, so both are filmed to prevent pitted lenses and chipped edges.
Rear engine cover glass
Where the coupé has a glass engine cover, engine heat and strong sun bake dust and water spots onto it, so it needs non-abrasive, glass-safe cleaning.
Recommended
BLN's treatments for the R8
- PPF (Paint protection film)
Full-body film suits most R8 owners. As a minimum, cover the front bumper, bonnet, wings, mirrors, side blades and sills, because those surfaces take the most grit on fast drives.
- Wrap
Gloss, satin, matte and colour-shift film fitted panel by panel to Audi bodywork, with edges wrapped into the gaps and the original paint sealed and preserved underneath.
- Ceramic coating
3-year and 5-year 9H-rated ceramic systems that help dark Audi paint and alloy wheels shed dust and hard-water spots.
- Borophene
BLN's flagship coating over the film and remaining paint gives the R8 a deep, slick finish that sheds dust, supported by scheduled studio inspections.
Finish and materials
What we take care with
- On the R8 Spyder, the fabric roof is vacuumed, cleaned and treated with a breathable protector, and its rubber seals are conditioned so they stay supple in summer heat.
- Exposed carbon-fibre parts, if your car has them, are filmed or coated so the lacquer is shielded from UV and the weave stays crisp.
- Leather and, where fitted, Alcantara are cleaned with separate products suited to each material, as the snug cabin traps sand around the seat bolsters and console.
Suggested programme
A starting point for your R8
Full-body film, multi-stage correction and the flagship borophene coating match how exposed the R8's low body is, with an interior deep detail and window tint included.
Final price and handover date confirmed after a free inspection. *Warranty terms and maintenance requirements apply; ask the studio for details.
Good to know
Audi R8 questions
Should I choose full-body PPF for my Audi R8?
Yes, if the car is driven regularly. The low nose, side blades and sills all take chips on UAE highways, and full-body film also resists parking scuffs. It comes with BLN's 10-year film warranty, terms apply. Owners who drive rarely can start with full-front coverage.
How should I clean the fabric roof on an R8 Spyder?
Gently, and never with a paint coating. BLN vacuums out loose sand, cleans the fabric with a dedicated roof cleaner and applies a breathable protector that helps water and dust run off. At home, rinse it at low pressure and avoid automatic car washes.
Is it safe to polish an Audi R8 that already has swirl marks?
Yes, when the correction is measured. BLN inspects the paint first and chooses the lightest polishing stage that removes the swirls, so the clear coat is not thinned unnecessarily. Deeper marks on the nose may be better protected under film after a lighter correction.
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