1st Gen R53 Cooper S Looking for advice on body trim repair/reattach

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    #1 fridayxiii, Jul 25, 2014
    I had the matte black plastic trim on my '06 painted BRG a few weeks ago, and just noticed that the trim over the front wheel arches (right and left) has started to pull away from the bonnet a bit. Both arches have a small gap: 1/16" to 1/8" wide, maybe 2" long.

    I popped the bonnet, and the plastic clips are still in place. All the factory fasteners are there. Is there a glue, epoxy, or other adhesive I could use to help reattach the wheel arches and get rid of the gap?
     
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    #2 MCS02, Jul 25, 2014
    No glue. I have had this happen. some of the factory clips are going bad and not holding it tight. You will need to go to the dealer and get new ones.
     
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    #3 eMINIparts, Jul 25, 2014
    Little Grey clips

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    #4 Crashton, Jul 25, 2014
    New widgets is the fix. I've had a few fail too. Now I keep extras in the tool box. Thanks Steven!

    eMINIparts.com to the rescue. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #5 fridayxiii, Jul 25, 2014
    Thanks! Some web content in my browser is disabled here at the office, but I'll check for links and/or pics when I get home. I may have another question or two, but I definitely appreciate the help! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #6 TheModFather, Jul 25, 2014
    Dont feel bad, I need to replace ALL the clips that hold on the arches and side skirts. :(
     
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    #7 N2MINI, Jul 25, 2014
    If the clips don't do the trick you may need to "slightly" bend the fender lip under the plastic trim a bit to force the trim/clips to put pressure on once clipping into place.
     
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    #8 Dave.0, Jul 25, 2014
    Yup those clips can be a PITA to replace sometimes. That's why I have a bag full of new ones in my tool box. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #9 MCS02, Jul 25, 2014
    Yea and your mini is a rust bucket! :lol::lol:
     
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    #10 Tummi_Gummi, Aug 2, 2014
    My hood scoop is held on by adhesive windshield sealant :)
     

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