3PedalMINI Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I finally tackled a project ive been wanting to do for some time now. Why i didnt do it when i tinted the windows i dont know. What a difference. Mini puts this stupid chrome strip between the windows and paint, Did something about it Sometime soon will be the door handles, gotta get brave enough to tear apart the door panels. To bad they shorted me by 3 1/2 feet so i cant finish the strip between the hood and windshield. Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Oh that looks way better. What did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Big improvement. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 looks awesome! Something so small makes such a huge differnce in the look of the car. The door handles will look great in black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 My guess is vinyl... Looks great! It's something I've thought about on my G8 and then I realize, I'm too lazy/busy to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle Chest Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Very nice! Looks awesome, great improvement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Me likey! Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimitedDodge Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Not really a mini kinda of guy but that is pretty sweet all blacked out with the green mirrors and calipers! Nice job finishing the black out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Muuuuch cleaner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK427 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Love the look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PedalMINI Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 Thanks guys! I cannot believe I waited this long to do it. I just read an article that the 2013 models will have the option to be ordered in either chrome or black. Oh that looks way better. What did you use? Its 3M automotive Vinyl cut to fit the Mini. To say this is a PITA to install would be an understatement. Took me close to 3 1/2 hours to do, the worst part was pulling the clear plastic cover off the top once it was adhered. Its not easy to stick, especially on round curves. I have a good 2 hours ahead of me to do the strip between the windshield and hood because of the sharp rounded edges. Im thinking once i receive the next batch taking it to my guy that does my vehicle lettering and paying him in Beer to do it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity Detailing, LLC Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Not that you need more confirmation but that transformation is :thumbup::thumbup: Droid X on CM4DX-GB (CM7) - via Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PedalMINI Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 haha thanks! Im removing the side scuttles this weekend and plastidiping them, then adding a lime green "s" instead of the now "red S" Im going to get the handles done ASAP. ive got the blackout fever again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipolley Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Brendon, how did you put it on? Did you heat up the vinyl with a hair dryer first? It tends to be more plyable and go around curves that way. I have a lot of 3M DiNoc on my car and I understand you frusterations putting it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I likeeeeee chrome was olayed out in the 1950's. Just like white wall tires. Looks great Brenden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colodude18 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Clearly I'm a fan of murdered out black cars ;-) Looks awesome man, the before pictures just look out of place, what were they thinking? Did you consider using plasti-Dip on the chrome? I bet that would have been 10x faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcampbe7 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 That looks great! I delete chrome from my vehicles. My M5 had chrome around the kidney grills and chrome exhaust tips. I just Plastidipped both with great results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiloX Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Oh HELL YES! That looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasssc Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 ive got the blackout fever again tell me about it!! Every time I even slightly think about going a different route, it doesn't take long before I fall back in love with the blacked out. With that said, I'm really thinking of changing it up for summer/start of college. Fresh start kind of thing. Your trim looks great, I personally heard horror stories of the pain of putting vinyl on the trim, so I just gloss plastidipped and called it a day. No complaints here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PedalMINI Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 tell me about it!!Every time I even slightly think about going a different route, it doesn't take long before I fall back in love with the blacked out. With that said, I'm really thinking of changing it up for summer/start of college. Fresh start kind of thing. Your trim looks great, I personally heard horror stories of the pain of putting vinyl on the trim, so I just gloss plastidipped and called it a day. No complaints here. Thanks, If i knew what i know now i wouldnt have done the tape, just would have masked it all off and plastidiped it. In the long run it probably would have been quicker. im 85% on the vinyl, of course im the installer so i know all the goof ups and were i feel it should be redone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasssc Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 of course im the installer so i know all the goof ups and were i feel it should be redone. this is always the best and the worst thing. You know the spots you need to fix, do over, etc, but at the same time you know the spots that you can't redo, and ultimately these are the ones that stare you in the face every time you look at it! Haha But to others, it looks great. Did you do all of the green accents yourself? Mirrors, calipers, etc.? I've been playing with this idea for a while and then when I first joined this forum your car was the first thing I noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PedalMINI Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 this is always the best and the worst thing. You know the spots you need to fix, do over, etc, but at the same time you know the spots that you can't redo, and ultimately these are the ones that stare you in the face every time you look at it! Haha But to others, it looks great. Did you do all of the green accents yourself? Mirrors, calipers, etc.? I've been playing with this idea for a while and then when I first joined this forum your car was the first thing I noticed. haha thanks man! the only thing i didnt do were the mirrors. Those mirror caps are from the 2009 clubman rally eddition, ever since i saw that car i thought to my self that i could make a better, more tasteful one (not to sound cocky). The rally edition was too weird and out there for me. So, When i ordered the mini i was able to have the dealer order "replacement" caps for a rally eddition and put them on at delivery. The calipers, and tow hook were me though along with different rims, they are OEM "aftermarket" She shure gets the stairs from people on the road or in the parking lot, and because shes debadged everyone always asks what it is. I have had some older clients of mine that seen the car not realize it was mine and stick there foots in their mouths when they say "who would put green mirrors on that thing" and then its always fun watching them try and weasel out of the comment when i tell them its mine The only thing i havent got out of all those stairs was a hot chicks number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasssc Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 haha thanks man! the only thing i didnt do were the mirrors. Those mirror caps are from the 2009 clubman rally eddition, ever since i saw that car i thought to my self that i could make a better, more tasteful one (not to sound cocky). The rally edition was too weird and out there for me. So, When i ordered the mini i was able to have the dealer order "replacement" caps for a rally eddition and put them on at delivery. The calipers, and tow hook were me though along with different rims, they are OEM "aftermarket" She shure gets the stairs from people on the road or in the parking lot, and because shes debadged everyone always asks what it is. I have had some older clients of mine that seen the car not realize it was mine and stick there foots in their mouths when they say "who would put green mirrors on that thing" and then its always fun watching them try and weasel out of the comment when i tell them its mine The only thing i havent got out of all those stairs was a hot chicks number How did you get such a good match on the color for the different pieces? It's such a rare color I would think that would be hard. I sure get looks on my murdered merc that's for sure. I think some Lamborghini lime green calipers would make it pop. I'm getting matte black bbs lms's too! It'll make me happy for a while until another idea pops in my head haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiloX Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Huh... Never noticed that before on the mini. Interesting placement for the calipers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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