Product Description
TH72880 Mini Cooper 2018-2024 Convertible & Hardtop Lower Door Kit, 6 Pieces, 1.25"-1.5" (Listed as "Mini Copper")
TH72880 is a six-piece polished stainless steel Lower Kit for the 2018-2024 Mini, listed for the 2-door Convertible and Hardtop. It tapers from 1.25" to 1.5" and "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Spelling and door count
The fitment line spells the model "Mini Copper." The title spells it "Mini Cooper" and says "3-door," while the fitment says "2-door." The record doesn't explain the differences, so they're worth a check. Confirm your model is the Convertible or Hardtop of these years, and call 877-752-3811 if anything doesn't match.
Six pieces on two doors
The record doesn't say how six pieces divide between two doors and whatever else they cover. The photos show the layout.
The taper
A quarter inch from end to end. Which end is taller isn't stated; the photos and a dry fit will show it.
Material
For the 2018-2024 Mini Cooper Hardtop and Convertible, six tapered strips of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless are pressed onto the doors using 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says the tape will hold for a lifetime without harm.
Linked Mini parts
- AT72880: six-piece body side molding accent, "Arrow - 1.25" wide"
- PH72880: two-piece porthole accent surround
- DH72880: four-piece door handle surround, also described as an insert kit
- LB72880: two-piece license bar, "Around logo" (Convertible)
- RD72880 and GC72880 (Convertible)
Some rear parts list only the Convertible. Check each listing for its finish and body style.
Prep
Wash the lower doors, rinse, dry, and wipe with isopropyl alcohol.
Dry fit
Tape all six pieces up where the photos show them. Open each door.
Bonding
Peel a little liner at a time and press. Finish each piece with firm pressure.
Matching
Keep the Mini measurements the same on every piece.
Before ordering
Tell us your Mini's year and whether it's the Convertible or Hardtop. A photo helps.
Why polished 304
QAA uses polished 304 stainless steel for this kit. The mirror surface rinses clean with mild soap and water. Wait a day after installing before the first wash.
Why we ask before shipping
The title and the fitment line describe the car in slightly different words, and some linked parts list only the Convertible. None of that changes what this kit is, but it does make it easy to order the wrong accessory alongside it. A short call with your year, body style and a side photo lets us check the rocker kit and anything you pair with it. We can also explain how the six pieces are laid out, since the record doesn't say.
Tools and timing
Painter's tape, a tape measure, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths and a marker. Choose a mild, dry day out of direct sun, and give a cold car time in a garage first so the tape grabs evenly. The pieces are small, so the job goes quickly once the layout is clear.
Mini Cooper owners get six pieces from 1.25 to 1.5 inches in TH72880 (UPC 840251602123); ring 877-752-3811 with questions.
TH72880 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH72880 |
| UPC | 840251602123 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1.25" to 1.5" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2018-2024 Mini Copper |
Fitment: TH72880
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Copper | 2018-2024 | 2-door, Convertible, Hardtop |
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
- LB72880: 2-piece License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- Unpack all 6 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: TH72880 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Does TH72880 fit the Mini Cooper?
The fitment spells it "Mini Copper," 2018-2024 Convertible and Hardtop. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm your model.
How wide is it?
It tapers from 1.25" to 1.5".
Where does it install?
From the bottom of the door up.
How many pieces?
Six.
