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Herbiea · Sep 10th, 2004, 09:19 PM

Hi all,
Just noticed a damaged chrome front bumper insert on my cooper (car park bump?)

. Anyone have any idea of the part cost (dealer or pattern), where to get one and how easy it might be to replace? I would like to fix myself if possible. There's a little paint scuffing but I think that will polish out so not all bad! Very grateful for any responses.

zyo · Sep 10th, 2004, 10:15 PM

I have this problem but i'm part exing on monday and the dealer took it in to account.I did price it up(mines the back chrome insert though) the part was about £40 plus vat i think and i was initially told that it just clips on.Would the workshop guys stick it on when my car was in for a service as a favour i asked.I don't think that will be a problem, i was told.When i spoke to the service guy he said that it is glued on and they'd charge me for half an hours labour...so i'm assuming you can kiss goodbye to around £100 by the time that is totalled up.Just trade up to a new MINI its cheaper........................well i know its not but its more exciting!............................i don't know how mine was done or who by...BA$#@RDS

Herbiea · Sep 10th, 2004, 11:06 PM

Thanks Zyo,
I guessed that was about the sum of it

. I'll see if there are any more responses.

SupeRub · Sep 11th, 2004, 01:21 AM

Hi Herbiea,

I have been think about changing my chrome inserts for body coloured and have been doing some reseach and have is seem not to be that tricky.

Try this
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...bumper+inserts
or
http://www.mini2.com/forum/search.php?searchid=715545

Cheers Rub

Herbiea · Sep 12th, 2004, 12:40 PM

Thanks Rub, some useful links there. I think I'll start off with the dealer first and then check out after-market. By the way, it's only the centre trim above the number plate that's damaged.

Sep 10th, 2004, 09:19 PM	#1
Herbiea MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 27 Offline	Help - chrome front bumper insert replacement Hi all, Just noticed a damaged chrome front bumper insert on my cooper (car park bump?) . Anyone have any idea of the part cost (dealer or pattern), where to get one and how easy it might be to replace? I would like to fix myself if possible. There's a little paint scuffing but I think that will polish out so not all bad! Very grateful for any responses.

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Sep 10th, 2004, 10:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 1,420 Offline	I have this problem but i'm part exing on monday and the dealer took it in to account.I did price it up(mines the back chrome insert though) the part was about £40 plus vat i think and i was initially told that it just clips on.Would the workshop guys stick it on when my car was in for a service as a favour i asked.I don't think that will be a problem, i was told.When i spoke to the service guy he said that it is glued on and they'd charge me for half an hours labour...so i'm assuming you can kiss goodbye to around £100 by the time that is totalled up.Just trade up to a new MINI its cheaper........................well i know its not but its more exciting!............................i don't know how mine was done or who by...BA$#@RDS

Sep 10th, 2004, 11:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Herbiea MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 27 Offline	Thanks Zyo, I guessed that was about the sum of it . I'll see if there are any more responses.

Sep 11th, 2004, 01:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
SupeRub Becoming Stealthy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brisbane City Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 477 Offline	Hi Herbiea, I have been think about changing my chrome inserts for body coloured and have been doing some reseach and have is seem not to be that tricky. Try this http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...bumper+inserts or http://www.mini2.com/forum/search.php?searchid=715545 Cheers Rub

Sep 12th, 2004, 12:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Herbiea MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 27 Offline	Thanks Rub, some useful links there. I think I'll start off with the dealer first and then check out after-market. By the way, it's only the centre trim above the number plate that's damaged.

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