Replacement front wings

[Sawyer928]

Hi all,

Has anyone used Lothian Auto Parts on eBay to buy painted replacement front wings?

If so, what were the quality, fitment and colour match like?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-...422741&hash=item1f180babc9:g:XQMAAOSwtM9chi2x

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-...426327&hash=item217a74fbe3:g:xXwAAOSwwkNcTzC0

Cheers

 

[abmat]

I would be loath to buy a pre-painted pattern part due to potential fitment and colour matching issues.

 

[Sawyer928]

Aye that's my worry, but £220 for two wings Vs £1600 for two wings.. think I just need to get more quotes.

 

[abmat]

Buy cheap buy twice as the saying goes.

have a look on AUTODOC

 

[ch1z64]

Hi all,

Has anyone used Lothian Auto Parts on eBay to buy painted replacement front wings?

If so, what were the quality, fitment and colour match like?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-2008-2012-New-Passenger-Side-Black-Wing-Fender-LZ9Y-Phantom-Black/133547404233?fits=Model:A3&epid=14017422741&hash=item1f180babc9:g:XQMAAOSwtM9chi2x

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-...426327&hash=item217a74fbe3:g:xXwAAOSwwkNcTzC0

Cheers

Due to it having a 90 day warranty i would take it at that price and see what its like once you get it before fitting

 

[aqibi2000]

You can buy a used full black front end for like £1500

 

[MeaneyMachine]

I’ve used them. My front wings were rotten on the inside and seemed like a decent option. They fit well, no problems there and the price is great but the colour match to a silver 56 plate isn’t preferable. Its not bad but i can’t not see it which bugs the hell out of me. It might be better with a different colour but i can only speak from my experience.
In all honesty i’m getting a respray next year to have it as i want it.
Hope that helps a little.

 

[Daveyonthemove]

I didn't see any mention of it having to be sprayed (unless I missed it?).
Any chance you can request them in primer and get a body shop to fit and spray them to blend into your existing paintwork? They would still be a big saving and you would have a colour match straight away.

 

[Sawyer928]

Cheers everyone for your input. I'll have a think about what's going to be best, for the car and wallet .