Volkswagen VW Passat B6 Hood Bonnet Trim Covering Panel Iron Grey Metallic - LC7Z

Visual condition of the part

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

Volkswagen VW Passat B6 Engine Hood Iron Grey is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front of the vehicle. Thanks to its surface preparation in Primed color, it provides a solid base for painting to the target body shade, facilitating precise visual matching to a specific Passat B6 unit.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3C0823031C-IGR
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3C0823031C
• Substitutable numbers: 3C0823031C
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Primed
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Fitment for Passat B6

The presented engine hood has been designed specifically for the Volkswagen Passat B6 model, maintaining factory geometry and mounting points. Its placement in the Front zone means the part is responsible for protecting the engine bay, as well as ensuring proper body line flow and alignment with the fenders, grille, and bumper.

As a part from the Volkswagen group, the hood retains the characteristic proportions and contours typical of the Passat B6, allowing for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged part without the need for structural modifications.

Primer Coating and Paintwork Preparation

The color specified as Primed means the hood's surface is factory-primed and prepared for further painting work. This facilitates:

• achieving an even layer of base and clear coat,
• reducing the preparation time for the part in the paint shop,
• better adhesion of the paint system to the substrate.

This allows the painter to focus on precisely matching the Iron Grey shade to the rest of the bodywork, without the need for additional, time-consuming preparatory stages.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The hood belongs to the Used parts group, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of previous use commensurate with its age. This type of part is an attractive alternative to new body parts, especially for accident repairs, restorations, or budget-friendly vehicle refreshes.

Choosing a used engine hood allows for cost reduction while maintaining original construction and compatibility with factory mounting points, which is important for both correct installation and subsequent adjustment of gaps between body panels.

Application in Repairs and Tuning Projects

The Volkswagen VW Passat B6 Engine Hood Iron Grey is suitable for many service scenarios:

• repairs after collisions involving damage to the front of the body,
• restorations of units with corrosion or deformation of the original hood,
• visual projects where a change of body color or individual paint finish is planned.

For those considering broader vehicle modifications using disassembled parts, a guide on safely approaching such upgrades may be useful – more information can be found in the article Tuning with Used Parts – How to Gain Performance Without Losing a Fortune.

Volkswagen Hoods – Selecting the Right Part

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end rebuild or looking for other engine bay cover parts from this manufacturer, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Hoods category.