VW Passat B7 Variant Rear Bumper Trim Panel Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W

Visual condition of the part

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

VW Passat B7 Variant Rear Bumper Trim Panel Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the rear section of the Passat B7 Variant estate. The paint in the Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W shade allows for an aesthetic match to the factory body finish without the need for immediate repainting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3AF807421A-RES
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3AF807421A
• Substitutable numbers: 3AF807421A, 3AF 807 421 A
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for VW Passat B7 Variant

The presented rear bumper has been designed specifically for the Variant version of the Volkswagen Passat B7, taking into account the geometry of the estate's rear body section. Proper profiling of the edges, mounting points, and creases ensures a correct fit with the tailgate, wheel arches, and the vehicle's rear lighting elements.

Its placement on the vehicle in the rear body zone means that the component is responsible for both structural protection and the aesthetic finishing of the lower part of the rear fascia. As a result, the bumper can be used both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn-out body parts.

Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W color and visual qualities

The factory color Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W is a popular, neutral shade of silver metallic used in many Passat B7 units. The use of original metallic paint makes it easier to match the vehicle's existing paintwork, limiting the scope of paint jobs to potential corrections or polishing.

The metallic structure of the paint ensures a consistent visual perception with the other body panels, which is particularly important for repairs where maintaining a uniform look of the entire car is a priority. For users who care about the vehicle's aesthetics, this is a practical solution that allows for shortening the time required to restore the car to its full visual condition.

Technical characteristics and installation

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, meaning it is a body component that works with the load-bearing structure of the vehicle's rear section. The factory design provides specific mounting points, ensuring that the installation process is orderly, utilizing factory brackets and guides.

The component is prepared for installation in the rear zone of the vehicle, maintaining the factory body lines. With proper installation, it is possible to achieve even gaps between the bumper and adjacent panels, which translates into correct aerodynamics and aesthetics of the rear part of the Passat B7 Variant.

Used condition and service application

The offered bumper is in used condition, making it a reasonable choice for service repairs where functionality and compliance with factory specifications are the priority. This type of component is suitable for replacing a damaged bumper after a collision or for gradual body restoration in cars used on a daily basis.

For body and paint shops as well as individual users, using an original used bumper allows for reducing repair costs while maintaining proper fitment to the vehicle's structure, without the need to adapt aftermarket parts with different geometry.

Complementary Volkswagen body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your Volkswagen and need other components from the same group, such as additional bumpers, reinforcements, or covers, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Bumpers and reinforcements category.

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