The Official Bonnet Paint Rubbing Fix: Photos

Frank Jul 11th, 2003 Link

Seems to me like a fairly simple and effective fix. I will keep an eye on this area of the underbonnet and if it should begin to rub I plan to bring it up to the dealer for them to do the retrofit fix.

Scott Jul 12th, 2003 Link

I took a fourteenth look at these photos, and then looked once again at my bonnet. Aha! No padding in those spots. I started to clean those spots with some denatured alcohol, with the idea of installing my own padding, and what do I find. Hmmmm, the paint is coming off. Hmmm, there's this white stuff under the paint.

PLASTIC!

That sure looks like plastic to me. I'll see if I can get some more photos, but, in the meantime, check your bonnet and see what you have.

(My S is a Jan 2003 build? I think?)

John Jul 22nd, 2003 Link

do you have the part numbers for these? i'm from the philippines and over here we don't have a mini dealer, i might be able to order them from the states though. thanks

Gabe Jul 22nd, 2003 Link

I don't actually know the part numbers but I'm sure that one of the dealers in the US would be happy to help you. Good luck.

ZAKdog Sep 15th, 2003 Link

is this an official MINI fix?

Gabe Bridger Sep 15th, 2003 Link

Yes this is official.

Vjeko Dec 11th, 2003 Link

Does someone have information if this is now included in the new MCS and if it is, since when? Thanks

Niño G. Mendoza Aug 25th, 2004 Link

Can anyone give me any Idea on how much a minicooper cost?

Niño G. Mendoza Aug 25th, 2004 Link

Can anyone give me any Idea on how much a minicooper cost?