Bumper Air Inlet Mini R56 R57 LCI Front Bumper Moulding Trim Chili Red - 851

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mini R56N Front Bumper Grille Surround Chili Red is an original body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. The surround in the attractive Chili Red - 851 color allows for restoring a cohesive look to the bumper grille and maintaining the factory styling line of Mini models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7268752-CHRED1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268752
• Substitutable numbers: 51117268752, 7268752, 7262480, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Chili Red - 851
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and Function of the Grille Surround

The presented grille surround is designed as a finishing element for the front bumper, responsible for aesthetically framing the grille and ensuring proper body line flow. Thanks to precise fitting to the front body structure of Mini, this part provides:

• stable mounting in factory attachment points,
• a seamless transition between the grille and other bumper elements,
• maintenance of original gaps and front-end geometry of the vehicle.

Its placement on the front of the vehicle means the surround significantly impacts the visual perception of the entire front end and the proper completion of the bumper's composition.

Color Scheme and Visual Matching

The grille surround is made in the factory shade of Chili Red - 851, characteristic of sportily styled Mini models. This allows for maintaining a uniform color scheme with the bumper and other body parts, without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle's paint matches this color code.

This solution is particularly beneficial for:

• post-accident repairs, where quick restoration of the front-end appearance is crucial,
• restoring the original look after previous modifications,
• precise matching to the factory Mini paint specification.

Product Characteristics and Condition

The grille surround belongs to the body parts category Bumpers and Reinforcements, meaning it is designed to work with the factory bumper structure and its reinforcements. The product is marked as used, which in practice means it comes from a dismantled vehicle, retaining its original geometry and factory mounting points.

Its original Mini origin promotes compatibility with factory body parts and facilitates installation without the need for modifications or fitting aftermarket parts of uncertain specifications.

Benefits of Using an Original Mini Grille Surround

Using an original Chili Red grille surround offers a range of practical benefits:

• Factory Fitment – maintaining original gaps, shape, and lines of the vehicle's front end.
• Color Consistency – matching the factory paint code, reducing the need for additional painting work.
• Hassle-Free Installation – utilizing existing mounting points provided by the manufacturer.
• Aesthetic Front-End Restoration – restoring the original look of the bumper grille after mechanical damage.

For owners who value maintaining the distinctive Mini style and proper body panel alignment, choosing an original grille surround is a technically safe and visually predictable solution.

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end restoration for your car and also need other body parts from this brand, such as reinforcements, beams, or additional bumper components, check out the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and Reinforcements category.

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