A3 Airbag Chrome Trim

[Dally]

Hi all,

I picked up an Audi A3 S-Line Quattro last Thursday and love it. The only thing that is annoying me is that the plastic chrome trim that goes around the steering wheel is scratched and slightly discoloured in one area.

I've been doing a lot of research on this and the only fix seems to be to buy a new airbag. On eBay they're going between £150-£200 but I really don't want to pay that much just to have the chrome trim fixed.

Is there any way this can be refurbished/painted? I can't seem to find anyone willing to do it.

Hope someone can help.

 

[Dally]

By the way, I don't even mind rubbing down the whole chrome effect but I don't know actually know whats underneath it.

 

[fangio]

You can buy circular covers.

 

[Dally]

You can buy circular covers.

But the cover is attached to the airbag and I can't seem to find covers anywhere including ebay.

 

[hades-]

theres always a few covers on ebay

 

[hades-]

thats the 2nd listing down on the bay

Audi TT, TTRS, S3, R8 Flat Bottom Steering Wheel Airbag Cover Genuine | eBay

 

[Dally]

My A3 doesn't have the round shaped airbag mate. It's got this one...

AUDI S LINE A3 A4 A5 A6 A8 Q7 3 SPOKE DRIVERS STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG | eBay

 

[Boydie]

I bought my cover for £80 I think but it is rivetted onto the airbag (hence why I haven't bothered trying to install it yet lol)

 

[Dally]

I bought my cover for £80 I think but it is rivetted onto the airbag (hence why I haven't bothered trying to install it yet lol)

I've read this is the reason why its always best to buy a new airbag lol.

If only you could refurb the trim. Would be so much cheaper.

 

[tcardio]

anyone know the size of the rivet and I assume it's a blind rivet