Audi Q3 8U Rear Door Trim Lower Moulding Strip Right O/S Daytona Grey - Z7S

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Audi Q3 8U Rear Door Trim Lower Moulding Strip Right O/S Daytona Grey is an original body trim component designed for installation on the passenger side. Thanks to the factory paint in the Daytona Grey Pearl Effect - Z7S shade, it ensures a consistent look with the rest of the body panels and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct repair of the door area. This is a solution for users who want to maintain the factory fit and side body line of their Audi Q3.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8U0853970R-DGR1
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8U0853970R
• Substitutable numbers: 8U0853970R, 8U0 853 970 R
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Daytona Grey Pearl Effect - Z7S
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for Audi Q3 8U

The presented moulding is a component from the Doors and door panels group, designed specifically for the rear right side of the Audi Q3 8U generation body. The shape, mounting points, and edge profile are adapted to the factory door geometry, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining correct gaps between body components. As a result, the moulding works well with the door skin, seals, and other components of the side body section.

Structural and functional characteristics

The lower door moulding serves a protective and finishing function in an area exposed to dirt and minor operational damage. The properly shaped profile helps to limit the accumulation of debris at the lower edge of the door while organizing the vehicle's side line. The element has been prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which allows for the use of standard mounting solutions provided by the vehicle manufacturer.

Daytona Grey Pearl Effect - Z7S color

The moulding is finished in Daytona Grey Pearl Effect - Z7S, characteristic of many Audi Q3 8U configurations. The pearl paint ensures consistency with the original body finish, which reduces the need for additional painting during repairs performed on a vehicle with the same color code. For users who care about the visual continuity of the side body surface, this is a practical solution that allows for quick restoration of aesthetics after mechanical damage or corrosion in the lower part of the door.

Condition and use in body repairs

The item comes from professional dismantling and is offered as a used original Audi part. Such components are often chosen for accident repairs and when replacing damaged mouldings, where the priority is to maintain the factory look and fit without the need for aftermarket replacements. A used moulding can be a cost-effective solution while maintaining compatibility with the Audi Q3 8U body structure.

Expansion of the Audi door and door panel area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or additional mouldings, check the available parts in the Audi Doors and door panels category. For drivers considering wider use of dismantled parts in their VAG group cars, a practical guide describing when used components are a reasonable alternative to new parts from authorized service centers may be helpful – you can find it in the article VW brand cars: economical restoration of full efficiency thanks to parts from professional dismantling.