Do I have a missing trim protector?...and other issues...advice please?

**chilledgibbo** · 04-06-2016,12:30 PM

I have a 2006, 55 plate Audi A6 SE Avant

I've just had some bodywork completed by a restoration specialist to get rid of some corrosion at the front edge and top of the sills underneath the front wing on both sides. I guess that this has been caused by debris hitting this area as it seems to lack any protection.

Just over a week or so later I have noticed that the fresh paint has a chip - very small but it is rusting already. I've taken a picture and it seems that the lip of the leading edge is also starting to corrode, which is not good! You'll also notice on the picture that there is a small ridge line above the edge of the stone chip paint where the paint should be smooth, probably where some stone ship has been oversprayed.

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I've noticed on other cars that this area is normally protected by trim to stop flying debris chipping the paint. Then I saw an Audi A6 C6 similar to mine which has some trim that covers this edge.
I know this is a big ask but if anyone has or can get a picture of the trim and post it in a reply, I'd be grateful so I know what I am talking about when I go to get this fixed.

When I was looking at this I also discovered that the pinch welds have been damaged, presumably by a trolley jack on one or more occasion which has broken the protective coating which has now peeled back and led to some corrosion on the sections damaged and on both sides. They look like this on both drivers and passenger sides:

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Whilst here, I also noticed that there are fastenings missing from the front wheel arch spoiler on both sides, as shown. They have been like this for a while, so I have an opportunity to get them fixed:

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...and also missing bolts that fasten underneath the front spoiler....

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Ideally I'd like to take this back and get these issues sorted.

What i'd like to know is:

If some one could upload a picture of the trim that should be there to protect the front edge of the sill, and let me know if there is a proper name (and part number if possible);
Names and part numbers for the other fastenings if possible;

I'm planning to contact the bodyshop that did the work to get the paint chip sorted and the edge of the sill, but also, as additional work, sort out the damaged pinch welds that look like they have been there for a while. At the same time, i'd like them to fit the trim that's missing (hence why I'm asking for a picture and a name, if possible for the part number). For good measure, I'm also seriously considering fitting some mud flaps so that this area is well protected from stone chips. Some back flaps too will also hide some chips on the edge of the back bumper, which is not a major concern as the bumper is plastic.

If anyone can advise me if this is the right thing to do, please let me know. I know they may appear to be small issues, but getting it sorted is better than leaving it, and I must admit, I'm feeling anxious to resolve it.

I'd very much appreciate any replies.

Thanks.

**niedzial1983** · 04-06-2016,03:40 PM

Not sure how the front trimming looks on mine as the mud flap is covering it . I had major issues with stones and side seals to the point where Audi did a respray and fitted them in free for me

2006 Audi A6 3.0TDI quattro sline le mans | Daytona Grey Pearl

**royclark** · 04-06-2016,07:56 PM

**Novica** · 06-06-2016,05:18 PM

On my facelift model, there is some kind of plastic protection in this rear angle :

P. S.

Picture is missing, will try later on to post it

**Novica** · 07-06-2016,11:00 AM

As promissed:

**inspectorman63** · 08-06-2016,04:38 PM

Photo 4; My missing clips were solved with these 1 item sold by parttechcc-limited

x10 AUDI 100, 80. A4 - A6 A8 TT WHEEL ARCH COVER FASTENER CLIPS

**royclark** · 08-06-2016,09:50 PM

Originally Posted by inspectorman63

Photo 4; My missing clips were solved with these 1 item sold by parttechcc-limited

x10 AUDI 100, 80. A4 - A6 A8 TT WHEEL ARCH COVER FASTENER CLIPS

On my 2009 model there are three of these each side but the one on the outside is a different length the the other two.

**Novica** · 09-06-2016,08:26 AM

On my is also missing 2 or 3 clips / bolts, and I noticed that some have rectangular and some have circular heads. Can somebody tell me which one are for our car (my is restyling model 2011) ? If both kind of clips has to be mounted, which one is going on which position (inner, outer, middle) ?

**dan2485** · 09-06-2016,09:16 AM

The fixing are cheap on Ebay, some are too long this can be solved with a washer as spacer.

**Novica** · 09-06-2016,09:25 AM

Originally Posted by dan2485

The fixing are cheap on Ebay, some are too long this can be solved with a washer as spacer.

That is for sure, as I have asked my local dealer for these clips and they told me that price is about 5 Euro each and they do not have it and must be ordered (probably nobody is buying it)!