corrosion on the rear number plate light trim.

[sprally]

hi, just bought a 2002 S3 and the trim which holds the rear lock and number plate lights is corroded underneath, you can't see it but it is bugging me.
Its £76 from audi unpainted, is it easy to take off?
Thinking about fixing it myself, also what are the best websites for spares etc,
thanx in advance.

 

[MikeA3]

It might be covered by the 12 year anti corrosion warranty - it's worth a go before you shell out for a new one, just take it to your local dealer and ask.

Some members have had problems with the roof rails "bubbling" underneath the paint as a result of a poor galvanising (sp?) process and Audi have fixed these free of charge

 

[barters3]

i had corrosion on the roof rails, took it to my local dealer and they aproved the warranty claim, the work was done within a week. However some people havent been as lucky. i know there is at least one long thread on here all about it, may be useful to do a search for it.

 

[voorhees]

trim is trim so it will not be covered
unless they are mugs so try it

 

[1animal1]

yup i had the same answer from Audi as Jas, worth a try though