MINI Introduces Rear Bumper Protection

Kurt Feb 18th, 2005 Link

Just in case anyone is loading an elephant into the trunk I guess…

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ANTSMINI Feb 18th, 2005 Link

Adhesive? Doesnt that defeat the point of protecting it?

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RB Feb 18th, 2005 Link

I think it looks rather KOOL.

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Aaron Feb 18th, 2005 Link

Looks just like my wife’s SUV.

I’ll pass

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David Bunting Feb 18th, 2005 Link

In 2.5 years of ownership I can’t say as I have ever had a problem with this.

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Rudy Feb 18th, 2005 Link

looks cool but is it nesessary? also any comments on the invicishield

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RB Feb 18th, 2005 Link

I wonder if it’s just vinyl or rubber?

I see a lot of negative comments but I like it because it sort of breaks up a sort of blobby bum on the car.

But to each their own.

+++RB

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Bud Feb 18th, 2005 Link

Another good reason to own a convertible.

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minicoopermike Feb 18th, 2005 Link

I actually think this item is a great idea. When the weather is nice, I go mountain biking and I put my bike in the car and one of the pedals lightly scratched the bumper. For the most part, it’s been Zaino’ed out but you can still see it. Wish I had the protection at that time!

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Trevor Feb 18th, 2005 Link

Fit my black mini. Question: Any colors available for other mini owners?

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Sean Bartnik Feb 18th, 2005 Link

A client of mine just had this installed on his MINI. It is a vinyl decal like the bonnet stripes or roof graphics except it is a little heavier duty and is textured (almost like sandpaper). It installs in the same manner as the roof graphics, i.e. you probably wouldn’t want to install it yourself unless you have experience with decals.

It only comes in black.

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RB Feb 18th, 2005 Link

Thanx Sean++++RB

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Jen Feb 18th, 2005 Link

I’ve scratched up this area of my MC pretty badly putting stuff in the back like tables, table saws, the odd chest of drawers and the like. This is something I will probably look at.

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Nicholas P Feb 18th, 2005 Link

a cheaper alternative to the aluminum ones sold…but the aluminum ones will look better with the chrome package than this will…

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KevinR Feb 18th, 2005 Link

I like it. Plus I already have a scratch on that portion of the bumper (and no, I don’t know where it came from). This would hide that nicely and protect against future indiscretions.

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Nick Feb 18th, 2005 Link

Being a chromaholic, I have a chrome piece there. Still will scratch–but hey, it adds to the Bling! (:

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Big Jimmy Feb 18th, 2005 Link

Well this is a buy I am planning on now… I already have a scratch there from a Rouge Lazy-boy recliner leg… I am glad that MINI is putting their own spin on the aftermarket parts like this =-D

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Jeff C Feb 18th, 2005 Link

Not the most aesthetically pleasing piece, but I have a bunch of scratches in that area from how dirty the back of the MINI gets, this will at least protect it…

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Asanchezm Feb 18th, 2005 Link

One month with the mini and mine also has a scratch there. I think its a bit complicated removing very heavy stuff from the low trunk space and sometimes you tend to drop it a bit prematurely.

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allan MICHAEL Feb 18th, 2005 Link

finally!

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Asanchezm Feb 18th, 2005 Link

Anyone have a better pic?

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Frank Feb 18th, 2005 Link

I think I am going to have the dealer add this piece when my new ‘05 MCS arrives in 3 weeks. I fortunately haven’t had any scratches in this area in prior MINIs, but the main reason I am interested in it, is that the back of these cars gets unbelievable dirty and this “decal” can help protect the upper region of the bumper from embedded dirt and contaminants.

This decal should make cleaning the bumper much easier. Think of it as a “black bra” for your bumper.

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Brian Feb 19th, 2005 Link

When I had a ‘clear bra’ installed on our EB MCS I had the guy install a custom cut strip on the rear bumper shelf using the same 3M material. It serves the same function as this new black MINI piece, but is invisible, removable, and only cost a few bucks to have proffessionally installed.

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Sean Bartnik Feb 19th, 2005 Link

There is a better picture available by clicking on the link:

CLICK HERE

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James Irmiger Feb 19th, 2005 Link

It’s actually a brilliant idea for those of us with dogs. The bumper protector on my Forester has taken quite a bit of abuse over the past two years. I’d highly recommend this for dog owners looking to motor around with the “kids”!

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Jack07734 Feb 21st, 2005 Link

I think it is a great idea. The top of our bumper is scrached up.

To bad it dosen’t come in diamond plate. :)

Cheers, Jack

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TSizemore3 Feb 21st, 2005 Link

If only they had come out with this a year and a half ago…

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MCScFAN Feb 21st, 2005 Link

This should be standard Mini equipment as in any car with a rear gate. Why BMW makes you pay $40.00 for this decal? It is ripping off their customers with this personality thing.

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Gabe Feb 21st, 2005 Link

I totally disagree.

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Josh Wardell Feb 22nd, 2005 Link

Thanks for the better pic sean. I am somewhat interested–I’ve had a few scratches there despite trying my best not to. The black matches my car (otherwise it would be a no-no…good chance for aftermarket company to come out with matching mini colors?) but I still want to see and feel it in person. I’ll ask next time I’m at my dealer.

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MCScFAN Feb 22nd, 2005 Link

Don’t get me wrong, I like the posibility of customizin a Mini to my own taste. That is one of the most atracting things of the Mini. But there is a limit to that. This limit is FUNCTIONALITY. If Mini knows (and as we have seen)that many owners have their bumpers scratched to the point were they ofer this “solution”, then this is a functionality thing (not to be confused with the personality thing)and as a functionality thing this should be made standard equipment.

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Jeff delaRosa Jun 19th, 2005 Link

I like this mod and the option to have it or not. I have dogs…nuff said.

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Bruce Sep 1st, 2007 Link

I want one of these for my 2005, I have dogs too! But I can’t find them anywhere!

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