I put a clear one on my BRG MCS. Can't even see it and it has protected the bumper from two kids getting backpacks and other stuff in and out for about six months. The material is thick like the light covers, did lights and the bumper the same day.

 

I just got this piece from my local dealer. I was just wondering how much water do I need to mix with the solution that came with the package?
Thanks

 

I did not get a packet of solution, I just mixed a couple of drops of baby shampo with a cup of water. That soution worked good.

 

I got the soap solution from Outmotoring, but not the alcohol pad. Is this a problem? Their instructions don't seem to indicate a need for one, but I want to be sure before attempting to apply mine. Any recommended replacements for the alcohol pad?

 

I am going to try out a Toyota Matrix rear bumper protector. They look like they are about the same size but they are made MUCH better than the paper thin MINI part. I'll let you guys know what I find out.

 

Does anyone know if this fits 02s with aero kit bumpers?

 

I had one on my 05 with Aero kit and the aero kit didn't change between 02-06. It just needs a bit of trimming on the edges.

 

you can buy the clear ones in bulk and do it yourself. o.O
gonna be a lot for how long it is. but you'll have a lot left over to do phones and many other things.
http://www.invisiblemask.com/bulkfilm.html
there's the link. =]

 

Cool, I am going to buy bulk and wrap the whole car.

 

lol that would indeed be nice. a bit over obsessive on protecting your car tho.
i have some. but not enough to cover both headlights. i bought from them before. maybe ill buy a bigger size. and does anyone know how it'll affect the lighting of the hids? if it's regular ill go for it.

 

I have film on my lights and it has made no difference in the lights.
If you apply correctly you will not see it and the lights will work the same.

 

i got a reply from morristown mini of nj, and yes the scuff protector does fit 02s with the aero kit

 

Rick,
Let us know how the Matrix protector works out for you. I'm not too impressed with the MINI version. I've had it sitting in the car for two months because it looks flimsy and dry fitting it---I thought maybe I had a protector for a different model bumper. It doesn't look like it's shaped correctly.

 

same here Rick

 

I haven't put mine on yet, cause when I sized it up to the bumper, it looked different than I've seen online. It seems too big and it stretches past the end of the bumper (to the vertical surface) a little bit. Has anyone put this on a regular cooper/non-aero bumper? Is that normal?

 

Hey Rick
Did you get a chance to put it on?
Where did you pick up the Matrix one? How much was it?

 

I checked on the Matrix protector.
It's too long. Found myself looking at every hatchback on the road until I finally lost interest.

Got a skid plate from Moss. Was looking through the catalog they sent and saw the protector they offer. Called and spoke to a phone rep who said theirs was thick rubber. I described the factory protector that I have in the back of my MINI( yet to be installed). He said it was defintely not like that. The Moss part was rigid rubber/plastic.

The MOSS protector is identical to the factory part. Which reminds me. I need to see if I got the credit on my card.
Sure do like the skid plate.

 

Thanks for the info

 

I put the dealership version on b/c we bought stairs for our arthritic dogs to climb in the back, (rear seat delete, too), anyway, it's serving the purpose well and doesn't seem paper thin to me, but then maybe I'm just not that picky?

 

Where did you get it? I looked at the clear one in MINI Mania's on-line catalog. But it looks very blue in that picture. Maybe they did that so you could see it. Anyone else have the clear bumper protector from MINI Mania?? Thanks!

 

I got the clear from My Mini. I just checked their site and it is still $28.
It is completely clear.

 

I got the protector from Minspeed. It came with 2 unmarked packets of liquid and no instructions. Anyone have instructions for the install??

 

Bought our clear bumper protector on ebaymotors for $4.99. Instructions were posted on site. Xtreme city is the seller. Very easy installation.