Mini Cooper R52 Cabrio Weatherstrip Strip Quarter Side Chrome Trim Rear Right

The Mini Cooper R52 Convertible Rear Right Chrome Sealing Strip is a precisely fitted body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for the rear right side of the vehicle. The chrome finish accentuates the distinctive convertible line, while the appropriately shaped seal helps maintain proper tightness and aesthetics of the side body area. This is a practical solution for Mini owners looking to restore the factory appearance and functionality of the rear body section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7072932
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7072932
• Substitutable numbers: 51367072932, 7072932, 36111509164, 1509164
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Chrome
• Tire profile: 65535
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Fitment

The strip is specifically designed for Mini convertible models where the rear right body section requires precise guidance and sealing of edges within the door and body panel areas. Its placement on the vehicle in the rear right zone allows for maintaining a consistent side line and proper operation of the opening and closing mechanisms.

Thanks to its construction in line with factory Mini standards, this element from the Doors and Door Panels category ensures proper alignment with adjacent body panels, which limits the risk of unwanted gaps, vibrations, and leaks in the critical rear cabin area.

Construction and Finish Characteristics

The chrome surface of the strip gives the body an attractive, orderly appearance, which blends well with other decorative elements of the Mini. The Chrome Color accentuates the vehicle's side line while also facilitating visual matching with original styling details.

The profile of the strip has been developed to work with the sealing in the rear body section, helping to limit the ingress of water and contaminants around the edges of the doors and door panels. The applied geometry facilitates the correct positioning of the element relative to the car body, which is important for installation in an area with a complex shape characteristic of the convertible version.

Sealing Function and Benefits of Installation

As a sealing strip, the element provides protection for the rear right body section, supporting the maintenance of proper tightness in the door area and adjacent panels. A correctly installed strip helps to:

• limit the ingress of moisture around the edges of the doors and door panels,
• reduce the risk of accelerated corrosion at critical contact points,
• maintain stable guidance of the sealing edges in the rear body section,
• preserve the consistent, aesthetic appearance of the Mini Cooper R52 Convertible's side line.

The Chrome Finish further enhances the visual appeal of the vehicle after repair or replacement of the part, which is important for both daily use and potential resale of the car.

Item Condition and Practical Application

The strip is offered as a used part, allowing for economical repair of the rear right body section while maintaining the original character of the Mini. For many users, this is a beneficial solution in cases of mechanical damage, corrosion, or wear of the existing part.

Choosing an original sealing strip from the Doors and Door Panels group facilitates fitting to the existing bodywork without the need for modifications to mountings or the shape of adjacent panels. This is a practical option for post-accident repairs, bodywork restoration, or restoring full functionality to the rear section of the Mini Cooper R52 Convertible.

Expanding Mini Bodywork Modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as claddings, reinforcements, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Mini Doors and Door Panels category.

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