Are Door Shells Serialized?
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Are Door Shells Serialized?
Long story short: My niece backed into my driver side door 
and, instead of getting the door repaired, I am looking into purchasing a replacement door shell.
What I am wondering is: Are Mini door shells serialized? If so, is it possible to link the door shells to the original vehicle's VIN? And one last question, will this raise eyebrows from a dealer's perspective?
and, instead of getting the door repaired, I am looking into purchasing a replacement door shell. What I am wondering is: Are Mini door shells serialized? If so, is it possible to link the door shells to the original vehicle's VIN? And one last question, will this raise eyebrows from a dealer's perspective?
Yea,
They are not Vin specific. I think some security aftermarket companies put the number etched into the side glass ( but not from MINI ), but you will most likely swap it out. Just make sure you get it done and aligned right on the door.
What year and model MINI do you have?
They are not Vin specific. I think some security aftermarket companies put the number etched into the side glass ( but not from MINI ), but you will most likely swap it out. Just make sure you get it done and aligned right on the door.
What year and model MINI do you have?
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You driving a stolen mini?Maybe thinking of getting one from a 3rd party?
"Raising eyebrows" ordering a door shell?! OK James Bond...er...007...your mission today...secretly order a new door shell...paint it....install it with hardware....leaving no traces!! Lol.
"Raising eyebrows" ordering a door shell?! OK James Bond...er...007...your mission today...secretly order a new door shell...paint it....install it with hardware....leaving no traces!! Lol.
NO the doors don't have the VIN number on them. But it is very common for people to add a serial number kit to their car that would just be a simple sticker stuck onto the door in case the car was stolen.
I have several used R50 R53 doors if that is what you need. Just call us and let me know what color, hopefully I'll have one that already matches.
I have several used R50 R53 doors if that is what you need. Just call us and let me know what color, hopefully I'll have one that already matches.
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I recently sold my BMW to CarMax. I was surprised to see that they used a paint thickness gauge also known as a dry film thickness (DFT) gauge to determine whether any panels were replaced due to differences in paint thickness using sound waves. I asked my BMW/Mini dealer and he mentioned they also have a gauge but if it is quality work it should not matter. They mentioned in the old days they used magnets. Oh, CarMax gave me a better price than trying to trade it in on the Mini.
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Ive swapped doors, fenders, hoods, trunk lids on past cars (non Mini)... its never been an issue. It tends to work out better with less hassle than a body shop... Lots of times you can get a door, fender, etc.. in the same year/color as your car.. so paint is a perfect match with no defects..
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