F55/F56 Rear bumper protection

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Oct 20, 2014 | 07:53 AM

Mrdi

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From: Surf City CA

Rear bumper protection

When you access the rear hatch the top of the rear bumper is very easily subject to abrasion as the hatch is loaded.
Are there protecting attachments on the market?

Oct 20, 2014 | 08:17 AM

sal1k

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I use a smallish felt type blanket which I lay on the flat floor of the trunk area. the outer edge of it is folded in, so when I'm ready to load something, I flip it open, and it lays over the lip and on top of the rear bumper. When I'm done, I refold it in. Easy and cheap.

But I know there are generic protective films and other similar remedies available for bumber protection, just not aware of any MINI specific ones.

Oct 20, 2014 | 09:54 AM

MINIAC

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From: Tsunami Zone

I have 3M Paint Protection Film on the top (and face) of the rear bumper on my 2002 MCS.

Oct 20, 2014 | 01:10 PM

Babydoll '14

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Mini sells one on their site. I had it installed on mine. Picture does not explain much but it's just a clear film that covers the top of the bumper and part-way down the back. http://www.shopminiusa.com/PRODUCT/4...PER-PROTECTION

Oct 20, 2014 | 02:40 PM

Mrdi

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Babydoll '14

Per Mini:
This part is not available for the vehicle (2014 MCS hardtop) you selected. Please change the model details or select another category to see products for your selected vehicle.

Oct 22, 2014 | 06:34 AM

Babydoll '14

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Per Mini: This part is not available for the vehicle (2014 MCS hardtop) you selected. Please change the model details or select another category to see products for your selected vehicle.

My bad, didn't realize there were model restrictions.

Oct 22, 2014 | 07:56 AM

enos

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

When you access the rear hatch the top of the rear bumper is very easily subject to abrasion as the hatch is loaded.
Are there protecting attachments on the market?

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Oct 22, 2014 | 12:35 PM

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Yea that's for the Clubman :

MINI Rear Upper Bumper Protection Kit 51140435870 Clear film.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51140435870/

There is one for the R56 also. Which with a little work could fit the F56, its clear and could be cut to fit. The general design are close enough, could work. There is nothing for the F56 as of yet.

51140418311 R56 Models Hardtop

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51140418311/

And Clear R56 Hardtop

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51140418312/

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Oct 22, 2014 | 08:46 PM

BRP27

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From: USA Bastrop Texas

I ordered a roll of 3M "Bra" Tape that I will apply on the top of the rear bumper. I have owned the car for 4 days and I have already scratched the top of the bumper unloading stuff. I have used this type of tape before and it is very easy to use on flat surfaces and can be used on curved surfaces with a little more difficulty.