8 replies to this topic

[Vinay-RS]

Hi all,

 

The rear bumper on my mini is quite badly dented, and according to some local garages, too expensive to repair. Hence I was looking to replace it. I noticed that a chrome bumper is slightly cheaper than a stainless steel one. I was wondering if the slight difference in cost was worth it in the long run.

 

[HarrysMini]

The difference is, chrome ones will rust if they're not cleaned and protected regularly, whereas a SS one won't be as bad. 

 

I think SS is less 'bright' than chrome too, but that's a matter of opinion.

[CCX]

I'd go with the stainless versions, I have two on my car and they're certainly shiny enough. The extra protection of the SS versions is worth it in the long run I think.

[meathead]

stainless every time for me... wonderful having something on a min that wont rust!

[Vinay-RS]

Thanks so much. I will definitely buy the stainless steel one. It would be good to have some shiny bits on the car that won't rust in the long run :)

[mab01uk]

Minispares have introduced these but out of stock at present:-

 

Minispares Genuine bumper that fits perfectly as per original ROVER bumpers.
Better than the last genuine bumpers produced for Rover - BEWARE - most others on the market made in stainless are poor imports and poor fitting--Although many look the correct shape they will only fit the front with manipulation, but are very difficult to fit on the rear as they are kinked.
This has rolled over ends for safety critical homologation(1996)and also allows extra clearance on fitment to the sportspack arches. Made in stainless steel to a chrome like finish it still requires washing and cleaning very regularly owing to the areas where they are fitted. Fitted with fixing bolts but no nuts.
Better than the last Genuine stainless steel originals these are to the quality Pianoforte reached when first supplying Rover with the open ended bumper DPB10165 which replaced the steel chromed version.
Pianoforte then had tooling problems making GENUINE bumpers difficult to fit so Minispares have come to the rescue again taking 2 years to get it perfect in looks and fitting with the curled end edges made less dangerous than the originals.
Please note car parts are made in automotive 430 stainless which is magnetic as opposed to pure stainless which is not magnetic

http://www.minispare...MS.aspx|Back to

[Vinay-RS]

So are this a bad idea to buy?

CLASSIC MINI STAINLESS STEEL BUMPER (FRONT OR REAR), EASY FIT, 1959-2000

http://www.ebay.com/...=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

[Guess-Works.com]

I find the stainless bumpers which are on the market are made of thin low quality metal and dent very easily...

 

Good quality chrome ones if you ask me...

[stealth05]

watch out for some of the cheaper bumpers on the market the meat on under edge is badly finished and like a razor blade .