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R50/53 Aero Rear Bumper Decal Options?

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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 06:08 PM
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Aero Rear Bumper Decal Options?

So I noticed that my rear valance decals are peeling pretty badly, Does anyone know if anyone is still making anything interesting as a replacement? I know ECS has the OE ones still available, but honestly I think they're pretty cheesy looking and they obviously don't last. My car has the carbon exterior trim, so I was thinking about having some new decals cut match from a carbon print vinyl but wanted to get some input from others before I went that route.

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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 08:25 PM
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Do this: http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-gen...-aero-kit.html
 
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 08:35 PM
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That's pretty sweet looking, I just don't have a place to remove the bumper and paint the blacked out area.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 09:27 PM
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Just took mine all off and looking for ideas too!
 
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Old Feb 21, 2017 | 03:14 AM
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Here is what I did to mine years ago.. Mesh vinyl.



 
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Old Feb 21, 2017 | 04:57 AM
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I've scene where someone cut the areas out and filled with mesh grill from the backside
 
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Old Feb 22, 2017 | 03:52 PM
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Something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131779804500...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
 
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Old Feb 22, 2017 | 04:56 PM
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I cut my own but that might work as well...
 
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Old Feb 22, 2017 | 08:11 PM
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We offer replacements as the factory ones don't last.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/rear-a...s-r52-r53.html
 
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