Mini F55 F56 F57 Front Hood Bonnet Panel

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos. Mini F55 F56 F57 Front Hood Bonnet Panel Melting Silver Metallic - C2K is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front section of Mini F-series vehicles. Finished in the attractive Melting Silver Metallic - C2K color, it provides a visually consistent solution for cars factory-equipped with this paint shade or those undergoing professional post-accident repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8499868-MELT
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8499868
• Substitutable numbers: 8499868, 41008499868, 7374519, 41007374519
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Melting Silver Metallic - C2K
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and compatibility with Mini models

The presented front hood is specifically designed for Mini F55, F56, and F57 models, ensuring a proper fit to the body lines and the characteristic styling of this generation. The construction corresponds to the manufacturer's factory solutions, maintaining the vehicle's front geometry, correct mounting gaps, and compatibility with factory-fitted accompanying components such as headlights, the radiator grille, or the hood latch.

Technical characteristics and color

Installation in the front part of the body requires high precision, which is why the hood has been prepared as a component compatible with factory mounting points. The applied Melting Silver Metallic - C2K paint is a characteristic metallic silver shade used in the Mini range, which allows for an aesthetic match to the original body finish. The metallic structure of the coating promotes uniform light reflection, which improves the visual consistency of the vehicle's front after repair.

Application in body and paint repairs

The hood from the Hoods category is suitable for both post-accident repairs and replacing a component due to wear and tear. The used nature of the part allows for an economical restoration of the car's factory appearance while maintaining original geometry and proper alignment with other body panels. In practice, this means:

• the ability to restore the correct front line of the vehicle,
• maintaining compatibility with factory mounting elements,
• limiting the scope of bodywork to the necessary minimum.

Benefits of choosing an original Mini hood

Choosing an original front hood for the Mini F55, F56, and F57 allows for maintaining structural body consistency and predictable behavior of the front zone in daily use. A component designed by the vehicle manufacturer ensures proper fitment with factory seals, hinges, and the latch, which facilitates height adjustment and closing. For body and paint shops, this means faster installation, and for the user – a stable hood fitment and an aesthetic front appearance of the car.

Application zone and repair project expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, coverings, or supplementary body parts, check out the available parts in the Mini Hoods category.

Additional technical support and knowledge

For extensive service projects, including work on the exhaust system or other components, it is worth using practical tips on selecting used components. More information on the selection and operation of components in vehicles of various brands, including Mini, can be found in the article Performance exhaust system: used manifolds and sports catalytic converters on the road.