Mini R57 Side Skirt Cover Cooper Left N/S Sill Trim Panel Horizon Blue - A93

Visual condition of the part

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

The Mini R57 Sill Cover Strip Left Horizon Blue Metallic - A93 is an original body part from the Sill Strips category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. Finished in the attractive Horizon Blue Metallic - A93 color, it helps maintain a cohesive body appearance and provides proper protection for the sill against mechanical damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7147915-HB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7147915
• Substitutable numbers: 51777147915, 7147915, 51777190627, 7190627
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - A93
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Characteristics and Purpose of the Sill Strip

The presented sill strip has been specifically designed for Mini models, intended for installation on the left side of the body. As an original part, it ensures a precise fit to the sill's contour, resulting in stable seating and an aesthetic finish for the lower part of the car body. Thanks to its factory profile, the strip helps protect the sill surface from typical operational damage, such as minor chips or scratches incurred during entry and exit.

Horizon Blue Metallic - A93 Color and Visual Matching

The finish in Horizon Blue Metallic - A93 color allows for consistency with Mini's original paint palette. The metallic coating gives the sill a subtle, modern character that complements the car's body lines. For owners of vehicles in this shade, this is a particularly beneficial solution – the strip does not require additional painting, which shortens installation time and reduces preparation costs.

Vehicle Placement and Installation Aspects

The part is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, eliminating the risk of errors in part selection. The appropriately shaped profile facilitates correct seating of the strip relative to the factory mounting points on the sill. In practice, this means:

• secure fit to the Mini's body geometry,
• maintenance of the correct connection line with adjacent body elements,
• possibility of installation using the mounting solutions provided by the manufacturer.

Thanks to this, the sill strip can be installed in a manner close to factory standards, without the need for structural modifications.

Used Condition and Economic Benefits

The offered sill strip is a used part, representing a sensible compromise between quality and purchase cost. For many Mini users, this is a practical solution for post-accident repairs or body refreshes when maintaining the original specification while limiting expenses is a priority. Choosing such a component allows for restoring the correct appearance and function of the sill without the need to invest in a new part.

Application in Mini Body Service and Renovation

The sill strip in Horizon Blue Metallic - A93 color is suitable for both professional body and paint shops, as well as workshops specializing in the renovation of Mini vehicles. It can be used for:

• repairs after collisions involving the lower part of the body,
• replacement of damaged or corroded sill strips,
• restoring the vehicle's original appearance after previous modifications.

By maintaining the original character of the part, the vehicle presents a cohesive look with other body components after repair, which is important both aesthetically and for potential resale of the car.

If you are planning a comprehensive renovation of the lower body sections of your Mini and also need other protective sill parts from this brand, check out the available parts in the Mini Sill Strips category.

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