Skoda Octavia Mk2 Door Trim Protection Strip Cover Rear Right O/S Race Blue F5W

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Skoda Octavia Mk2 Door Trim Protection Strip Cover Rear Right O/S Race Blue is an original body component that allows you to aesthetically complete or restore the factory look of the side of your vehicle. Thanks to its precise fit for the specific model and side of the vehicle, it ensures a consistent body appearance and solid protection for the door edge against typical operational damage. This is a practical solution for users who want to maintain a uniform paint shade and the correct lines of the side bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1Z0853536-RAB
• Mark: Skoda
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1Z0853536
• Substitutable numbers: 1Z0853536, 1Z0 853 536
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Race Blue Metallic - F5W
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and fitment for the Skoda Octavia Mk2

The offered trim is dedicated to the rear right side of the second-generation Skoda Octavia body, which guarantees proper alignment with the shape of the door and adjacent body elements. The factory origin of the component translates into compatibility with the model's design lines, without the need for modifications or fitting universal replacements. The element was designed as an integral part of the side protection zone, ensuring that the continuity of the body creases and the characteristic door profile are maintained after installation.

Race Blue Metallic color and visual aspect

The trim is finished in the Race Blue Metallic shade, used by the factory in Skoda vehicles, which allows for a consistent match with the body paint in this color. The metallic structure of the paint coating provides the characteristic depth of color and correct light reflection, which is particularly important when joining elements on the same door plane. Using the original color reduces the need for additional painting and facilitates the quick replacement of a damaged trim while maintaining the aesthetics of the entire side of the vehicle.

Protective and functional role of the trim

The trim belongs to the Protective and decorative strips category, combining a visual function with practical door edge protection. Its task is to absorb minor impacts and scratches that may occur, for example, in parking lots when opening doors near other vehicles or obstacles. A properly installed trim helps reduce the risk of paint chips and minor sheet metal deformations in the lower part of the door, which in the long run helps keep the body in good visual condition.

Characteristics of the used part

The element comes from disassembly, which means it is a used part that retains its original geometry and factory mounts. Choosing a component from disassembly is a solution often used in body repairs when you want to maintain compliance with the original production line and reduce costs compared to new components. Such elements are particularly useful for repairing older vehicles where the availability of new parts may be limited.

Application in body repairs and restoration

The rear right trim in Race Blue Metallic will work well both for local repairs after a collision and for the gradual restoration of the side of the body. It can be used as a replacement for a damaged element or as a supplement for a missing trim after previous body and paint repairs. Precise fitment for the specific side of the vehicle facilitates the work of body and paint shops, shortening assembly time and minimizing the risk of inaccurate fitting.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side and sill area of your Skoda and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Skoda protective and decorative strips category.

In situations where the availability of new body parts at authorized service centers is limited, it is worth considering a wider use of components from disassembly. To better plan the repair of an older car and optimize costs, see practical tips in the article No parts at the dealership? How to deal with repairing older models using parts from disassembly.