Mini Cooper R50–R56 Boot Latch Cover
Wreckers are drying up for the Mini Cooper R50–R56, and when they do have one, its boot latch cover is usually just as brittle as yours. Printing a fresh one solves that. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Broken part? We may be able to recreate it — ask us about this part.
- Estimated cost: $10 – $24
- Estimated print time: 1–2 hours
- Final pricing is confirmed by quote.
Wreckers are drying up for the Mini Cooper R50–R56, and when they do have one, its boot latch cover is usually just as brittle as yours. Printing a fresh one solves that. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Latch trim cover cracks around its clips. Heat cycling is the killer here: years of expanding and contracting work-hardens the plastic until a routine bump becomes the final straw.
How we reproduce them
Reproducing one is straightforward for us: we measure your sample (broken is fine, as long as most of it is there), match the profile, and print in a tougher modern material. Turnaround is usually within the week.
We print these in ABS. ABS matches the look and feel of the factory plastic, takes a sanded or textured finish well, and handles cabin temperatures without complaint.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Mini |
|---|---|
| Model | Cooper R50–R56 |
| Year range | 2002–2013 |
| Vehicle / equipment type | Passenger vehicle / ute |
| Common failure mode | Latch trim cover cracks around its clips |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original boot latch cover on the Mini Cooper R50–R56. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ABS |
| Alternative materials | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $10 – $24 |
| Expected lifespan | 4–6 years in cabin conditions |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
