Product Description
Mini Cooper Convertible 2018-2024 Two-Piece License Bar Around the Logo (LB72880)
LB72880 is a two-piece polished stainless license bar for the Mini Cooper 2-door convertible, model years 2018 through 2024. Its catalog note says Around logo, which tells you how it's placed: the two pieces work around the Mini's logo instead of running as one strip.
One housekeeping note: the fitment row spells the model "Mini Copper." It's a typo in the catalog data that we've flagged; the title reads Mini Cooper, and that's the car this part is listed for.
Convertible only
Several other parts on this sheet list the convertible and the hardtop. This bar's row lists only the convertible. If you drive a Mini Cooper hardtop, don't assume this bar fits; call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with LB72880 to check first.
The part
Two pieces of 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish, made in the USA. Cataloged as License Bar, Above plate accent Trim. Mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface, with no drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. No width is listed.
Placing pieces around a logo
The logo is your center point. Clean the area with soap, water and rubbing alcohol, working carefully along the logo's edges, where wax hides. Set both pieces in place with the liners on, following the photos, so they frame the logo evenly. Measure each piece's gap to the logo; the two should match. Check from straight behind the car. Mark the ends with painter's tape, then install one piece and the other, pressing each firmly. Press again a minute later. Close the trunk gently for the first day. See the Installation tab for the temperature range.
Other parts for this Mini
AT72880 is a six-piece body side molding accent at 1.25", noted Arrow - 1.25" wide. TH72880 is a six-piece lower rocker kit with a width listed as 1.25-1.5". DH72880 is a four-piece door handle kit listed as a surround and insert kit. PH72880 is a two-piece porthole accent surround trim. Those four list the convertible and the hardtop. RD72880, a one-piece part cataloged as Rear Deck Accent, and GC72880, a one-piece gas door cover trim, list the convertible only, like this bar. Check each listing's photos for its finish.
Year check
Seven model years, 2018 to 2024. Check that your Mini's year is inside that range.
Why two pieces here
With a logo in the middle, a single strip would have to pass over it or stop short. The note Around logo indicates the catalog's answer: two pieces that sit around it. The photos show exactly how. That also means the logo needs to be in place on your car for the pieces to look right, so check before ordering.
Paint condition
Look for chips, lifting clear coat or residue near the logo and deal with them first. Tape needs a sound surface.
Wash with mild soap and water and dry with a soft towel.
LB72880 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LB72880 |
| UPC | 840251602116 |
| Part type | License Bar, Above plate accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Around logo |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2018-2024 Mini Copper |
Fitment: LB72880
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Copper | 2018-2024 | 2-door, Convertible |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2018-2024 Mini Copper
- AT72880: 6-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- RD72880: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- GC72880: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- DH72880: 4-piece Door Handle Surround Trim
- PH72880: 2-piece Porthole Accent Surround Trim
- TH72880: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
- Unpack all 2 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: LB72880 License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
Does LB72880 fit the Mini Cooper hardtop?
Only the 2-door convertible is listed. Call 877-752-3811 before ordering for a hardtop.
How many pieces?
Two, placed around the logo.
Which years?
2018 through 2024.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Is a width listed?
No.
