Sun Damage Windshield Cowl
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Sun Damage Windshield Cowl
I guess the Oklahoma Sun is a bit destructive on my 08 MCS.
Does anyone know the part numbers and cheaper place to buy some new left and right front cowls. The car has 44K and I doubt warranty would cover the damage by the sun (I guess it was the sun). It is cracking all along the thin edge next to the windshield. Looks like it’s the whole pieces on each side that include the battery access panel and brake fluid access.
The rear MINI logo has also faded.
Does anyone know the part numbers and cheaper place to buy some new left and right front cowls. The car has 44K and I doubt warranty would cover the damage by the sun (I guess it was the sun). It is cracking all along the thin edge next to the windshield. Looks like it’s the whole pieces on each side that include the battery access panel and brake fluid access.
The rear MINI logo has also faded.
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Happens in Houston too. I try to keep mine Armor All'd, but doesn't last that long. I've always accepted the fact that the environment is going to wear on pieces that I will eventually have to replace and/or repaint. Cost of doing business is how I justify it. If you want to keep your car looking nice, sometimes you have to pay.
I've seen that piece wrapped in Carbon Fiber. Haven't seen it in person, so it's hard to tell from pictures if it looks good or too much.
I've seen that piece wrapped in Carbon Fiber. Haven't seen it in person, so it's hard to tell from pictures if it looks good or too much.
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Im not sure what others are selling them for but we have them for $32.82 per side and the rear emblem for $22.26.
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We are a supporting vendor, our site is http://www.theminipartstore.com/
If you have any questions shoot me a message!
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I found these listed for 42 per side on your site.
OkieSnake, I could not disagree with you more. Sun??? My other vehicle is a 2000 with 60,000 miles and there is zero cracking fading peeling. I live in Florida where everything roasts all day. This is disgusting craftsmanship plain and simple.
OkieSnake, I could not disagree with you more. Sun??? My other vehicle is a 2000 with 60,000 miles and there is zero cracking fading peeling. I live in Florida where everything roasts all day. This is disgusting craftsmanship plain and simple.
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I noticed a hazy graying on mine after only a month or so, maybe from the glass cleaner used on the windscreen, I'm using the MINI vinyl and rubber treatment now too.
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+1 for the replacement together. Otherwise you will have one that looks allot newer then the other side.
Here is the pics the check them out. Comes with the cover flaps for the battery and the brake fluid access panel.
Plastic nut and hex bolt mounts to the outer side to hold in place. #8 and #7 which you can undo the ones you have and re-install in its place.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51132751210/
Here is the pics the check them out. Comes with the cover flaps for the battery and the brake fluid access panel.
Plastic nut and hex bolt mounts to the outer side to hold in place. #8 and #7 which you can undo the ones you have and re-install in its place.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51132751210/
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Last edited by ECSTuning; 05-29-2018 at 06:10 AM.
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Im not sure what others are selling them for but we have them for $32.82 per side and the rear emblem for $22.26.
We are a supporting vendor, our site is http://www.theminipartstore.com/
If you have any questions shoot me a message!
We are a supporting vendor, our site is http://www.theminipartstore.com/
If you have any questions shoot me a message!