Audi TT FV Side Skirt Right O/S Door Sill Cover Panel Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Audi TT FV Right Sill Panel Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q is an original body part from the sill panels category, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory color Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged panel without the need for paint shade matching on the sill.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8S0853860C-SCB
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8S0853860C
• Substitutable numbers: 8S0853860C, 8S0 853 860 C
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and Fit for Audi TT

The presented sill panel has been designed specifically for the Audi TT FV generation body, taking into account the geometry of the right-hand sill. This ensures the correct body line, proper adhesion to the car body, and compatibility with factory mounting points. The part belongs to the sill panels group, guaranteeing structural consistency with other sill components in this model.

Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q Color

The factory color Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q is a distinctive metallic blue shade used on the Audi TT, ensuring a cohesive look for the entire side of the vehicle. Using original metallic paint helps to reduce or completely eliminate the need for repainting, shortening repair time and reducing the risk of shade differences between the sill and adjacent body parts.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The sill panel is prepared for installation at the factory location on the right side of the vehicle, maintaining the original geometry and mounting method intended by the manufacturer. This allows for:

• restoration of the original stiffness and shape of the sill area,
• correct alignment with the doors and the lower body line,
• maintenance of factory gaps and transitions between body elements.

As an OEM body part, this element is designed to work with factory covers, seals, and other sill components, facilitating bodywork and service operations.

Used Condition and Benefits of Choosing OEM Parts

The sill panel is offered in used condition, allowing for economical repair while maintaining original quality. Choosing a used OEM part is a beneficial solution for users who expect:

• factory fit for the Audi TT FV body,
• retention of the original Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q color,
• reduced costs compared to purchasing a new part and full repainting.

Application in Body Repairs

This right-hand sill panel is particularly suitable for repairs after collisions, parking damage, or localized corrosion on the sill area. By preserving the factory shape and paint, it allows for the restoration of the vehicle's side aesthetics and the correct profiling of the sill line, which is important both visually and functionally (easier cleaning, proper water drainage from the sill area).

If you are planning a comprehensive renovation of the sill area on your Audi and also need other body parts from this group, such as covers or decorative strips, check the available parts in the Audi Sill Panels category.

For users who, alongside body repairs, care about thermal comfort inside the vehicle and want to better plan the service of their air conditioning and heating system, the guide article Air Conditioning and Heating – Part Selection and Maintenance for Year-Round Comfort will be helpful. It discusses the selection of used OEM components and service schedules.