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Rear Aero Bumper Looking Forlorn....

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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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Rear Aero Bumper Looking Forlorn....

I've got an '06 JCW cabriolet with full aero kit. On the rear bumper are those fake hole stick-ons and they're getting a bit on the tawdry side and beginning to flake off around the edges. So, does anyone know of any options for filling that space other than the factory parts? Also, are the factory parts even available for the bumper?

Thanks much!
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Cooper Flags.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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Thanks for that!

Does anyone know of some carbon fiber (real or fake) inserts?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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Take them off. That's what I'm going to do to mine as it looks miles better. Either that or M7 grills.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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M7 grills?

Also, I'm wondering what the paint will look like underneath after sticker removal. I suppose I could just try it and see.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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I noticed the same thing with my 02. The rear decals are chipping off and they have faded over the years. I bought new decals and am waiting for a little warmer weather (it's been cold in Colorado) before I get down on the floor to begin peeling them off with a hair dryer. I agree that some carbon fiber inserts or maybe a reflective hatchmark wouldn't look better. The decals are pretty lame, even when they're new, judging from the ones I just bought...
 
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