DIY pillar replacement?

[andrewc2005]

I have a weird hole in my driver's side pillar, which is part 19 on MossMini.com - Parts & Accessories for Your BMW Mini Cooper

Can I replace this myself? Or should I have a body shop do it? My MC is 7 years old by this point, will the replacement be obvious (too shiny)?

[Soopercooperinfo]

Here's an A pillar relacement DIY we found that may be of help. It's in reference to a windshield replacement. Looks pretty straight forwaard.

[OJM]

Is this the outside cover? It's simple to replace - bit of a pain to remove, and it might break whilst removing it because of the adhesive, but don't worry.

When buying a replacement, I think they come with double sided adhesive foam to sit between the cover and body.

[jojopoppet]

The passenger one went ages ago but the Driver side came off the other day on the motorway.

Anyone know the part number ?

or if anyone makes a sturdy replacement as I cant afford for this part to keep braeking and the car is out of warranty

thanks

[OJM]

They shouldn't come off, as long as they're put on correctly.

You need piece number 4 from here:

RealOEM.com BMW R53 Cooper S Exterior trim / grill