Re: Galvanized body panels

[Brett Dikeman <brett@pdikeman.ne.mediaone.net>]

>Just had our '89 200 Quattro in to the dealer body shop  to get an
>estimate for replacing the rear fender. When  I asked about the
>replacement part being galvanized, he said the fenders aren't galvanized
>and he wasn't sure which if any panels were galvanized. I've read many
>times that Audi uses galvanized body panels. Which ones are galvanized?

The Audi panels and frame are ALWAYS galvanized.  The ONLY exception is the
all-aluminium body A8 and the 1983-84 and younger cars.  Starting around
there, the entire frame is hot-galvanized.

DO NOT replace the panel with a non-galvanized panel.  By law in many
states, insurance companies MUST replace damage with _original_, factory
parts if you request it and they are available.

Come to think of it, you won't be able to find a non-galvanized body panel;
all type 44's are(it was one of the hallmarks of the design when it was
released.)

Funny that so many car companies still don't believe in it.  That's why
you'll see a 1987 5000 in damn good condition and a 1987 Ford Taurus with
several large chunks missing, sitting next to it.  It's also why people
will stop you in the parking lot and say, "hey, how old is that?  3 years?"
"11."
"get outta here!"


Brett
91 200q 20v
87 5kCST(!-For Sale-!)

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