Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan Door Strip Cover Gloss Alu Rear Right O/S 510839542B

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan Door Strip Cover Gloss Alu Rear Right O/S is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the rear right door. The glossy aluminum finish highlights the side line of the bodywork while providing discreet protection for the door edge against typical operational damage. This is a solution for users who want to maintain a consistent, factory look of the vehicle and take care of the aesthetics of the side bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 510839542C
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 510839542C
• Substitutable numbers: 510839542C, 510 839 542 C
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and fitment

The presented strip has been designed specifically for the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan model, taking into account the geometry of the rear right door. This means a precise fit to the bodywork contours, a correct contact line with the seals, and compatibility with factory mounting points. As a result, the installation is straightforward, with no need for body modifications.

The placement on the vehicle in the rear, right part of the body allows for restoring visual consistency in the event of damage or wear of the original strip on one side of the vehicle, without interfering with other decorative elements.

Protective and aesthetic function

The door strip in a glossy aluminum finish serves a dual role: decorative and protective. On one hand, it emphasizes the side line of the body, giving the car a more orderly, modern character. On the other, it acts as an additional barrier against minor impacts and scratches that may occur, for example, in parking lots.

Key benefits of using this component include:

• maintaining a consistent appearance of the side bodywork after replacing a damaged strip,
• reducing the risk of minor scratches on the door edge,
• maintaining the factory character of the finish typical for Volkswagen,
• aesthetic integration with other strips and decorative elements of the vehicle.

Characteristics of the original Volkswagen component

As a Volkswagen brand component, the strip has been manufactured in accordance with the manufacturer's factory standards. This means maintaining the proper rigidity, appropriate profile, and compatibility with original door mounts. This type of part is particularly valuable for post-accident repairs or restoring a car to a condition close to factory specifications.

The product comes from the Protective and decorative strips category, which in practice means that its construction has been optimized for operation in outdoor conditions – taking into account exposure to temperature changes, UV radiation, and typical mechanical loads occurring in daily use.

Condition and use in body repair

The strip is a used component, which makes it an attractive solution for economical body repair, especially when the priority is to maintain the original manufacturer's specification. This type of part works well both in body and paint shops and for DIY repairs, when the goal is to restore the completeness of the side door trim as simply as possible.

Due to its dedicated placement on the rear right side of the vehicle, the strip allows for selective replacement of only the damaged element, without the need to interfere with other decorative components on the opposite side of the car.

Expanding the side body zone

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

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