Mini Cooper One R52 Cabrio Hinge Cover Rear Right Trim Panel Sparkling Silver

Mini Cooper One R52 Cabrio Hinge Cover Rear Right Trim Panel Sparkling Silver is an original body component from the Window seals and trim strips category, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. The cover protects the area around the trunk hinge, improving body edge protection and the aesthetics of the rear section of the car. Thanks to its factory finish in Sparkling Silver Metallic - A60, it harmoniously blends with the Mini's body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0309202-SS
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0309202
• Substitutable numbers: 51120309202, 0309202, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Sparkling Silver Metallic - A60
• Category: Window Seals, Gaskets & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The rear right hinge cover for the Mini R52 serves a protective and finishing function in the rear body zone. It secures the critical hinge area against dirt and limits the impact of external factors on the connection between the trunk lid and the bodywork. Its placement in the rear-right area ensures a perfect fit with the factory body geometry, which facilitates installation and helps maintain a consistent look for the rear of the vehicle.

Color and visual fit

The finish in the Sparkling Silver Metallic - A60 shade is characteristic of the Mini paint palette and allows for an aesthetic integration of the cover into the body line. The metallic structure of the color ensures consistency with factory body parts, which is essential for post-accident repairs or replacing individual components. As a result, the cover can be used both as a replacement part and as an element to restore the original look of the trunk lid.

Technical characteristics and installation

The cover has been designed specifically for the rear right side of the vehicle, which translates into proper adhesion to the edges of the trunk lid and the hinge. The construction provided by the manufacturer, Mini, allows for installation in place of the factory element without the need for body modifications. The product comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains the original geometry and mounting method specified by the manufacturer.

Application in Mini service and restoration

The rear right hinge cover is suitable for body and paint repairs, replacing damaged components after a collision, or restoring the body of a Mini R52. Using an original component from the Window seals and trim strips category allows you to maintain factory fitment and the correct gap lines between the trunk lid and the body. This is a particularly beneficial solution for workshops specializing in the Mini brand and users who care about maintaining OEM equipment compliance.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the trunk lid area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, trim strips, or window seals, check out the available parts in the Mini window seals and trim strips category.

Ecological aspect and reuse of parts

Using a used trunk hinge cover is not only a way to maintain the original vehicle specification but also a conscious choice in terms of reducing your carbon footprint. Utilizing recycled components helps reduce the demand for new materials and the energy required to produce new parts. If you want to better understand how to combine car performance with a responsible approach to the environment, it is worth reading the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing your carbon footprint with recycled parts.