Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Hood Bonnet Front Beryllium Grey Metallic - R7K

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos. Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Hood Bonnet Front Beryllium Grey Metallic - R7K is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front section of the vehicle. This is a solution for users who want to maintain a consistent body appearance by utilizing the Beryllium Grey Metallic - R7K paint shade and the factory engine hood geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K8823031T-BEG
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K8823031T
• Substitutable numbers: 1K8823031T, 1K8 823 031 T
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Bonnet
• Color: Beryllium Grey Metallic - R7K
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment for Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3

The presented hood has been designed specifically for the third-generation Volkswagen Scirocco model, maintaining the factory body lines and the characteristic, dynamic silhouette. The hood construction is prepared for installation in the front of the vehicle, which allows for maintaining correct gaps between body panels and proper airflow guidance over the engine compartment. Its original Volkswagen origin facilitates precise fitment with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille, which is important for both aesthetics and vehicle aerodynamics. As a result, the hood can be used as a replacement part following mechanical damage or as part of body restoration work.

Beryllium Grey Metallic - R7K color and visual qualities

The factory Beryllium Grey Metallic - R7K color is a metallic grey shade that well emphasizes the body lines of the Scirocco Mk3 and fits into the modern styling of Volkswagen models. The metallic paint coating provides a characteristic play of light on the hood's contours, which improves the visual perception of the entire front of the car. Choosing a hood in the same paint code is particularly beneficial when replacing a single body component, as it facilitates maintaining color consistency without the need for a full repaint of the entire hood. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of paint work to local corrections and matching the shade to the remaining body panels.

Component characteristics and service application

The hood belongs to the group of body components responsible for protecting the engine compartment from external factors and for proper airflow in the front zone. The hood construction is adapted to work with factory hinges, the latch, and seals, which facilitates installation in service conditions. Due to the used nature of the part, the product is intended primarily for repair and restoration applications, where the priority is to maintain the original body geometry and compatibility with other structural elements. This type of component allows for the restoration of the functionality and appearance of the vehicle's front after a collision or intensive use.

Benefits of using an original Volkswagen hood

Using an original hood for the Scirocco Mk3 brings a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory body line and the characteristic profile of the car's front,
• compatibility with original mounting points and equipment in the front zone,
• easier color matching thanks to the factory paint in the Beryllium Grey Metallic - R7K shade,
• possibility of use in professional body and paint repairs. For workshops and individual users, this means shorter installation time and reduced risk of problems with fitting the element to the existing body structure.

Expanding repairs within the front body section

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body section of your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, reinforcements, or complementary panels, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Hoods category. For users interested in the broader context of using original components in premium segment cars, including the impact of used parts on maintaining the brand's character, the following article may be helpful: Audi and emotions in their purest form – how used parts help maintain the brand's DNA.