There is a clear layer that must be removed after the film is applied. I assume that is what you are referring to? If not, the suface must not have been prepped well enough to allow the sticker adhesive to properly bond to the chrome trim.
Excellent fit. I bought the matte black to try and match the rest of the trim and it looks factory installed.
Removing the OE chrome grill "nuts" was a bit of a pain, so I elected to just snap the plastic threads off rather than attempt to remove them. I wouldn't plan on keeping the OE grill as the plastic threads and stamped nuts are practically destroyed no matter how gentle you are.
The upper grill snaps in and use the same fasteners as the OE. The new stamped nuts can be a bit annoying, just seat the nut on the ball of your thumb and turn. Once the nut cuts into the plastic use a nut-driver to snug up--don't over tighten.
The lower grill just snaps in. I cleaned and plasti coted the bumper black, as you can see the bumper color behind the new grill--my car is red so it really stood out.
This grill makes the car look so much better and more up to date. I really like it.
*plasti-cote is your new best friend*
John
out of the box and snapped right on -- 5 minutes...looks great and goes with the black jack on the roof.
Mark
I have ordered many parts for my Mini Cooper R58 JCW. The customer service at Outmotoring is the very best of any Mini Cooper parts company. My contact with Aaron was fantastic. He is so helpful and really goes out if his way for the customer. In this day and age even good customer service is difficult to find. Outmotoring's staff exceeds excellent service. Outmotoring is exceptional customer service. I will go no were else for my car parts. Thank you to the staff.