Audi Q2 GA Rear Side Panel Fender Strip Wheel Arch Right O/S Nano Grey - X7M

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Audi Q2 GA Rear Side Panel Fender Strip Wheel Arch Right O/S Nano Grey - X7M is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle's rear section. It provides an aesthetic finish to the wheel arch edge while serving as a practical shield against mechanical damage and dirt caused by wheel operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 81A853818A-NGR
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 81A853818A
• Substitutable numbers: 81A853818A, 81A 853 818 A
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Nano Grey Metallic - X7M
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and technical function

This wheel arch strip has been designed specifically for the Audi Q2 GA generation, taking into account the geometry of the rear right wheel arch and the lines of the bumper and fender. The component is mounted in the rear axle area on the passenger side, where it is responsible for:

• protecting the wheel arch edge against stone chips and minor impacts,
• maintaining the stable body line around the wheel arch,
• reducing the accumulation of dirt in critical wheel arch points.

Thanks to its precise fit to factory mounting points, the strip allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the body and proper alignment with adjacent panels.

Nano Grey Metallic X7M color finish

The component is finished in the factory Nano Grey Metallic X7M color, characteristic of the Audi paint palette. This ensures compatibility of the shade and coating structure with other body components in this color, which facilitates maintaining a uniform vehicle appearance after repair.

The metallic paint coating provides:

• visual consistency with other elements painted in the same code,
• a modern, understated character of the body,
• better masking of minor dirt during daily use.

Installation characteristics and fitment

The rear right wheel arch strip is a component prepared for installation in the factory mounting points of the Audi Q2 GA, which allows for maintaining the correct geometry of the wheel arch. The properly shaped profile ensures tight adhesion to the edge of the fender and bumper, minimizing the risk of gaps or stresses within the bodywork.

With proper installation, you achieve:

• stable seating of the strip in the rear right zone,
• correct alignment of the body's styling lines,
• preservation of the factory character of the wheel arch finish.

Component condition and practical application

The offered wheel arch strip is a used part, which allows for an economical body repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component is particularly useful for local repairs after collisions, parking damage, or replacing wheel arch elements after interference from wheels and tires.

Using an original wheel arch strip in Nano Grey Metallic X7M allows for limiting the scope of paint work, and in many cases, also shortening the repair time, while maintaining the visual consistency of the entire rear right part of the body.

Complementary elements and circular economy

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch area and body edges in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Audi protective and decorative strips category.

Choosing components from dismantling fits into the principles of a circular economy – reusing original body elements reduces the consumption of raw materials and energy. If you want to learn more about the impact of such decisions on the environment and operating costs, it is worth reading the article Circular economy in your garage – how choosing used parts from dismantling really supports environmental protection and your wallet?.