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danpeppett · Jan 5th, 2002, 11:24 AM

Hi all

My car has had its christening bump :-( Some stupid old person lost control of there shopping trolley and it hit my rear bumper making a dent in the chrome insert.

My question is - How easy is it to take off the chrome insert without removing the whole rear bumper. Is this even possible? Does anyone know how much a replacement chrome insert is??

Cars great otherwise apart from the disabled Minidisc player due to it draining my battery - getting that fixed on Tuesday.

Cheers
Dan

zoooooom · Jan 5th, 2002, 01:39 PM

I'm not sure but i think the chrome is realy plastic.
I have had both front chrome changed although i have not seen how they fit i was told they clip on but are not so easy to remove without damaging them,but yours is gubbed anyway.
best get the new one first then you can see from that.

BruceK · Jan 5th, 2002, 01:45 PM

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VRmura · Oct 15th, 2003, 02:16 AM

Hi,

Hate to say that I need to replace my rear chrome insert too. Could anyone tell me how to replace it? Is it easy enough to do it myself?

Aside from dealers, are there places where I can order the part?

Thanks!

Sam
2003 Cooper VR/W

NEMINI · Oct 15th, 2003, 05:35 AM

rear bumper insert should be aroun $18-20 ... it is attached with clips cut into the bumper, clips sometimes have a spot of glue on them to prevent rattles so it will take a little effort but shouldn't be overly difficult.

VRmura · Oct 16th, 2003, 02:42 PM

Thanks GMINI03,

I ordered the part today. I should be working on the project next weekend. I'll try searching the bumper removal procedure in the Forum in the meanwhile - thar would is definitely a nice DIY FAQ topic!

Jan 5th, 2002, 11:24 AM	#1
danpeppett MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Chrome Insert on Rear Bumper Replacement Hi all My car has had its christening bump :-( Some stupid old person lost control of there shopping trolley and it hit my rear bumper making a dent in the chrome insert. My question is - How easy is it to take off the chrome insert without removing the whole rear bumper. Is this even possible? Does anyone know how much a replacement chrome insert is?? Cars great otherwise apart from the disabled Minidisc player due to it draining my battery - getting that fixed on Tuesday. Cheers Dan Proud owner of CVT Chilli Pack with Climate Control - Silver / Black Cooper.

Jan 5th, 2002, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 04:20 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	The search function is truly a wonderful thing. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=2544 + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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VRmura MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Where to get Chrome insert? Hi, Hate to say that I need to replace my rear chrome insert too. Could anyone tell me how to replace it? Is it easy enough to do it myself? Aside from dealers, are there places where I can order the part? Thanks! Sam 2003 Cooper VR/W

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Jan 5th, 2002, 01:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 11:20 PM Posts: 2,469 Offline	I'm not sure but i think the chrome is realy plastic. I have had both front chrome changed although i have not seen how they fit i was told they clip on but are not so easy to remove without damaging them,but yours is gubbed anyway. best get the new one first then you can see from that.

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VRmura MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Thanks GMINI03, I ordered the part today. I should be working on the project next weekend. I'll try searching the bumper removal procedure in the Forum in the meanwhile - thar would is definitely a nice DIY FAQ topic!

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