VW Golf Mk5 5Dr Front Door Strip Right O/S 1K4853516C United Grey Metallic A7T

VW Golf Mk5 5-door Right Front Door Strip in United Grey Metallic A7T is an original Volkswagen body part, designed for installation on the right front side. As a part from the Protective and Decorative Strips category, it provides an aesthetic finish to the lower edge of the door and additional protection against minor operational damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K4853516C-UGR
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K4853516C
• Substitutable numbers: 1K4853516C, 1K4 853 516 C
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: United Grey Metallic - A7T
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Application and Fitment for VW Golf Mk5

The presented strip has been specifically designed for the five-door version of the VW Golf Mk5, intended for the right front side. This means it has the correct profiling to match the door's shape, appropriate length, and factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and maintains the consistency of the vehicle's body lines.

Thanks to its original Volkswagen origin, its parameters comply with the manufacturer's factory standards, and the part integrates well with existing door fixings and trims.

United Grey Metallic A7T Color and Finish

The strip is finished in the United Grey Metallic A7T color, characteristic of many fifth-generation Golf models. The metallic paint finish ensures consistency with the factory body paint in this shade, allowing for a seamless look without the need for additional painting while maintaining high visual quality.

Choosing a strip with the same color code is particularly important for accident repairs or localized bodywork restoration, where a uniform tonal transition between parts is crucial.

Protective and Aesthetic Function

As a component from the Protective and Decorative Strips group, this strip serves two key roles:

• protects the lower part of the door from minor impacts, scuffs, and dirt originating from the road surface,
• visually completes the vehicle's side profile, enhancing the stylistic coherence of the entire side of the car.

Replacing a damaged or missing strip helps restore the car's original appearance and reduces the risk of further paint damage in the critical area of the lower door edge.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The strip comes from a dismantled vehicle, meaning it is a used part that retains its functionality and geometry suitable for reinstallation. This type of part offers an economical solution for repairs where a combination of original origin and reasonable purchase cost is important.

For body parts, used OEM components often provide a better fit than aftermarket alternatives, leading to proper alignment with the door and stable mounting in the long term.

Summary and Other Volkswagen Body Parts

VW Golf Mk5 5Dr Front Door Strip Right United Grey Metallic A7T is a practical protective and decorative strip that allows for the restoration of the factory appearance of the right front door panel on a five-door Golf of the fifth generation. Its original Volkswagen origin ensures hassle-free installation and maintains the stylistic consistency of the entire vehicle side.

If you are assembling the side body trim or replacing multiple strips simultaneously to achieve a uniform visual effect on one side of the car, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Protective and Decorative Strips category.

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