1986 coupe mouldings/trims

jack1 · 31-10-17, 09:24 PM

Hi all ,As above anyone got any spare or know where I can get some ,, kind regards ivor

KB_Yorks · 01-11-17, 11:37 AM

Hi

Are you referring to these trims (that go on the external wings, doors and rear quarter panel of each side of car - x6 pieces in total):

Protective Strip Trims.JPG

I too am looking for a set of these trims and have been looking for over 18 months now. I have noticed that on this forum quite a few people have asked for these trims in the past and so are in demand, I also see quite a few pictures of B2 coupe missing these trims and so are likely to be in the same position as me and you.

I have tried to contact Audi tradition regarding re-manufacturing these trims on numerous occasions. The response is usually not helpful and along the lines of

"Thank you for your e-mail.

We are sorry, but we have no new information regarding your request. Please check the search function of our Audi tradition shop
from time to time, to see if your desired spare parts are on stock again.

Please note that due to the diversity in the range of Audi models we cannot guarantee that every possible spare part will be
available in our inventory in the future.

Thank you for your understanding.

Yours sincerely,"

Even if you manage to locate some second hand trims it is likely they may not be good enough to put back on after initial removal - The trims may not be flat enough due to the initial removal or 'pretty' enough (the metal insert inside the trim corrodes and protrudes out as well as being faded after 30 years) to be put back on - particularly if the coupe has been restored or painted.

Unless 1 of the 3 happens below I am not too optimistic of getting some of these trims myself:
-A batch of new old stock appears from somewhere
-Audi do what they should do to for their loyal followers and re-manufacture these trims (and also other parts to keep these classics going)
-Someone with the skills reproduces to a high quality OEM standard (it might be a good earner for them)

jack1 · 01-11-17, 09:40 PM

Christ didn't know they were that hard to find

a1quattro · 20-11-17, 09:08 PM

I may have a set ,I removed from a red coupe quattro few years back , nut sure if its full set , will take a look tmrw

DougMcC · 21-11-17, 12:13 PM

I also am in the same boat. My GT has just come out of a full restoration and the old ones are had it!

hotsnot · 21-11-17, 01:08 PM

Anyone know where you can get the decals from?

KB_Yorks · 21-11-17, 07:01 PM

Hi Hotsnot

You should be able to get the decals here:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LAM...YAAOSwDN1UUlwd

moonwatcher · 22-11-17, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack1

Christ didn't know they were that hard to find

I would say that they are not hard to find, but impossible to find

20-11-17, 09:08 PM	#4
a1quattro Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 251	plastic seal cover trim coupe gt / Coupe qt I may have a set ,I removed from a red coupe quattro few years back , nut sure if its full set , will take a look tmrw

01-11-17, 11:37 AM	#2
KB_Yorks Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 28	Hi Are you referring to these trims (that go on the external wings, doors and rear quarter panel of each side of car - x6 pieces in total): Protective Strip Trims.JPG I too am looking for a set of these trims and have been looking for over 18 months now. I have noticed that on this forum quite a few people have asked for these trims in the past and so are in demand, I also see quite a few pictures of B2 coupe missing these trims and so are likely to be in the same position as me and you. I have tried to contact Audi tradition regarding re-manufacturing these trims on numerous occasions. The response is usually not helpful and along the lines of "Thank you for your e-mail. We are sorry, but we have no new information regarding your request. Please check the search function of our Audi tradition shop from time to time, to see if your desired spare parts are on stock again. Please note that due to the diversity in the range of Audi models we cannot guarantee that every possible spare part will be available in our inventory in the future. Thank you for your understanding. Yours sincerely," Even if you manage to locate some second hand trims it is likely they may not be good enough to put back on after initial removal - The trims may not be flat enough due to the initial removal or 'pretty' enough (the metal insert inside the trim corrodes and protrudes out as well as being faded after 30 years) to be put back on - particularly if the coupe has been restored or painted. Unless 1 of the 3 happens below I am not too optimistic of getting some of these trims myself: -A batch of new old stock appears from somewhere -Audi do what they should do to for their loyal followers and re-manufacture these trims (and also other parts to keep these classics going) -Someone with the skills reproduces to a high quality OEM standard (it might be a good earner for them)

01-11-17, 09:40 PM	#3
jack1 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,319	Christ didn't know they were that hard to find

21-11-17, 12:13 PM	#5
DougMcC Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 14	I also am in the same boat. My GT has just come out of a full restoration and the old ones are had it!

21-11-17, 07:01 PM	#7
KB_Yorks Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 28	Hi Hotsnot You should be able to get the decals here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-LAM...YAAOSwDN1UUlwd