I noticed a little scuff mark on the rear wheel arch trim where I think it's been bashed as I was in a shopping car park. It's just bent the edge ever so slightly. Now could I glue it down rather than buy a whole new piece? Also how easy is a piece to remove and replace? What tools would I need?
You've not said which year/generation your car is.
One the 1st generation (and probably 2nd too), that trim just pulls off.
There's plastic fixings attached to the inside of the trim pieces and fit into holes on the rear wheel arches.
The trim pieces sit on the plastic clips you have to slide the trim towards the back of the car and pull out slightly at the same time
Try not to yank too hard coz you might damage the clips
I hope that makes sense I can't think of a better way to describe it
Thanks Sean. I may try the new clips first as this may fix the issue with the current trim. Then if not order that piece of trim. I can imagine a dealership would charge a lot.
I've already stated the dealership price (approx), £45 and it includes clips, this is cheaper than your 2nd hand trim + clips
Try Cotswold MINI
They deliver to your door AND I've been keeping an eye on the prices they charge.... they're cheaper than my local dealership who I have to drive to.
They used to be on here, but not any more.
This thread is getting a bit long for a piece of trim, not forgetting the 2nd thread too.
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That is a good price Johnny. I take it rdb85 is in the UK? I got the impression he was in the states for some reason lol. I plan on renewing all the trim on my R50 at some point, thats if I get the car back mind you, its out on loan at the moment lol
You must forgive me Johnny, I've been up to my neck in R55's and R50's for the last few weeks. Maybe clips will sort this lad out but then again maybe not. My sills are damaged underneath so they are the first trim parts to be replaced but the problem is trying to find time to work on my own car lol
Got my new clips and taking off the trim was easy. Just needed to be more confident. However the previous owner decided to use black glue on each of the screws and end hole towards the bumper.
Any ideas how to remove it. I've gotten most off with some effort. Just wondering if I could use a chemical.
Got most of it off as its strong stuff and I was able to get the trim on but I've noticed that it's a little loose still and comes off with no effort.
Any ideas?
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