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[roblightbody]

Hi, 

 

You all know the problem... the plastic "chrome" strip in my front & rear screens has gone from shiny silver to orange, in about 4 years.  Really annoying.  Mini spares parts.

 

Is this - https://www.minispor...een-chrome.html

 

any better than this - https://www.minispor...ip-chrome.html   ?

 

or are there any better options?

 

Were they plastic from the factory?

 

Thanks!

[Steam]

I fit the black rubber version as it stays in place properly over the years.

[mab01uk]

I think they have always been plastic from the factory but no doubt the supplier has changed over the years.

 

I always find Phoenix Trim below good for their various Mini seals, etc.

 

Screen Inserts:-

https://phoenixtrim....nserts-79-c.asp

 

[Chris1275gt]

I’ve never had one that goes orange before. I’ve tried nearly all of the chrome ones and found that the chrome strip wrinkles after the sun has been on them for a couple of hours. Never seen one advertised as genuine before as the Minisport one is I’d give that a go although the chrome strip profile is the same as all the other failed ones. The chrome strip insert due to its profile de-laminates from the vinyl it’s embedded in when fitting as it’s put under a lot of strain. The original locking strip chrome inserts were flat I believe and not contoured. Good luck. The phoenix one is just as bad as all the others.
https://www.theminif...rinkling/page-1

Edited by Chris1275gt, 13 May 2025 - 09:52 AM.

[m1n1]

Mine went brown whilst sitting under a cover in a garage whilst the car was off the road :/   I am now using the black one!