Side Skirt Mini R60 Cooper S JCW Left N/S Door Sill Trim Cover Cosmic Blue - B13

Visual condition of the part

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

Side Skirt Mini R60 Cooper S JCW Left N/S Door Sill Trim Cover Cosmic Blue in Cosmic Blue Metallic – B13 is an original body component designed for installation on the left side. This used, factory-original exterior sill trim provides the proper finish for the lower body section, maintaining stylistic consistency with the JCW line and the factory Cosmic Blue paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9813351-COB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9813351
• Substitutable numbers: 9813351, 51779813351, 9810631, 51779810631
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Cosmic Blue Metallic - B13
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The described side skirt has been designed specifically for the Mini R60 body in Cooper S and JCW versions, intended for the left side of the vehicle. It is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the sill area while simultaneously serving as an additional shield for the lower edge of the bodywork against typical operational damage.

This element is particularly important for post-collision repairs, body and paint corrections, or restoring the car to its original visual specification. Using the original side skirt allows for maintaining the correct body lines, fitment with the doors, and other side covers.

Cosmic Blue Metallic – B13 color and visual fitment

The trim is factory-finished in the Cosmic Blue Metallic – B13 shade, characteristic of selected Mini R60 configurations. Thanks to this, with a properly matched paint condition, it is possible to reduce or completely eliminate the need for repainting, which shortens repair time and lowers costs.

The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with other body elements in this color, and the correct fitment of the trim shape to the sill makes it easier to achieve even gaps and an aesthetic transition between the doors and the lower part of the body.

Installation characteristics

As an element from the Side Skirts group, this left sill cover is structurally prepared for installation at the factory mounting points of the Mini R60. This means that by following the proper procedure for removing the old trim and preparing the sill surface, the installation is predictable and repeatable.

In practice, this translates into:

• maintaining the original geometry of the side body line,
• proper adhesion to the sill and the lower part of the door,
• the ability to install using factory mounting points.

Condition and use in repairs

The item is in used condition, which makes it a reasonable choice for economic repairs, restorations, or returning the car to its original appearance after operational damage. In many cases, using an original, used side skirt allows for better fitment than in the case of low-quality replacements.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial when the priority is to maintain the factory character of the Mini R60 Cooper S JCW, while simultaneously optimizing the costs of repairing the sill area.

Technical support and additional information

The product has assigned technical parameters, such as OEM designation, interchangeable numbers, color identifier, and vehicle placement, which facilitate verification of compatibility with a specific Mini configuration. In case of doubt, it is worth comparing this data with the vehicle specification or consulting a service center to ensure full installation compliance.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check the available parts in the Mini Side Skirts category.

For a comparison of the approach to using used components in other brands, including cost-effectiveness analysis and compatibility issues, the following article may be helpful: Volkswagen – solidity and reliability. Why are used VW parts a reasonable choice?.