Poison Ivy Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 There's also a sort of tape that's MINI vendors sell that is already cut to the width of the window trim chrome. Geno did his in red that we picked up at MOTD.
IndiCooper Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 taping all that off to paint can be a pain, most people (myself included) choose to do vinyl for the beltline and its fairly easy to put on
nharrison21 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 The chrome trim around my windows, i wish it was black! Do you mean the chrome "belt-line" just below the windows???? If that's the case then you would prob be better off getting the black belt line kit. taping all that off to paint can be a pain, most people (myself included) choose to do vinyl for the beltline and its fairly easy to put on +1 Link Provided http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-cooper/out-motoring-blackout-beltline-kit.html ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
jcooper Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 Do you mean the chrome "belt-line" just below the windows???? If that's the case then you would prob be better off getting the black belt line kit. +1 Link Provided http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-cooper/out-motoring-blackout-beltline-kit.html Ah, yes perfect. This is exactly what I want to do! I assume it covers the whole belt-line from the front windshield to the rear?
nharrison21 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 Ah, yes perfect. This is exactly what I want to do! I assume it covers the whole belt-line from the front windshield to the rear? They give you enough to go all the way around the car and then some. ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
1975_mini Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 The chrome trim around my windows, i wish it was black! that would be a good first time project to try, if you want black go to home depot or lowes (8 bucks) versus ordering online for 15 bucks a can. you can also use black electrical tape to back out that trim very easily. just run tape then run an exacto knife on the seam. it will trim and press into the seam at the same time. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
SlingsDogs Posted May 21, 2013 Report Posted May 21, 2013 The chrome trim around my windows, i wish it was black! Next time you see me feel free to check out my PlastiDip up close. Has its pros and cons but I like it as a way to try out looks. Ive done every piece of chrome I can find and I have done my wheels once and continued to take off sections to try diff looks. Did a lot of it in the garage during the snow storms using the heat of a work light to keep the can and car warm. Rims were easy. Held up pretty well through a brake job as well, might try white rims next just for snits and giggles. Has anybody seen a fully PlastiDipped car up close? Looks good on small parts and trim but not sure about big areas....
cmcveay Posted May 21, 2013 Report Posted May 21, 2013 Black Vinyl electrical tape will also work very nicely on the 2nd Gen beltline chrome (it's too wide for the 1st Gen). One of the secrets is to not "pull" on the tape while laying it down or it will "creep" back into it's original state and you'll have chrome spots showing. It's also a great way to practice on a budget since the beltline blackout kits can be a little pricey (compared to a $3 roll of tape). It makes an incredible difference when that chrome is gone - but then if you ask, you'll find that for me at least, it makes an incredible difference when ALL of the chrome is gone... 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Eddie Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 And don't do it the "pull" when it's super hot or if the chrome is super hot.. it'll stretch real easy.. Will soon be DECHROMED.. 2013 Mini Countryman All 4 S (Gassy) Absolute Black [sIGPIC]
1975_mini Posted October 5, 2013 Report Posted October 5, 2013 The seem of PD is the great start to the weekend, I removed brandy's stripes I did last year. We will have to come up with something new for MTTB5. I also blacked out the grille, headlight rings, and skuddles. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
GreenCactus Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 I re-dipped Cricket's winter wheels this weekend. Last year, I used the silver metalizer over the black. This year, I found this... Cricket now has black wheels with green sparkles! It's pretty subtle, so I haven't been able to get a good picture, but I'll post when I do.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 Sounds pretty Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
1975_mini Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 I saw this the other day, thinking what to try it on, was thinking of putting I white pd roof on Watson. Now thinking maybe pearl the white. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
osofast10 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Posted April 24, 2014 going to be PD a few parts on my car in a couple of weeks. Fenders Side mirrors Gas Cap Rims (once they are repaired) Headlight rings door handles Maybe: Roof Chrome beltline Part between fenders with 2 grills (not sure the name of it) Will post before and after pics:top:
1975_mini Posted April 24, 2014 Report Posted April 24, 2014 Sweet, you can always find one more thing to PD.:congrats: Next on my list is to try out a white PD roof. going to be PD a few parts on my car in a couple of weeks. Fenders Side mirrors Gas Cap Rims (once they are repaired) Headlight rings door handles Maybe: Roof Chrome beltline Part between fenders with 2 grills (not sure the name of it) Will post before and after pics:top: 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
Poison Ivy Posted April 24, 2014 Report Posted April 24, 2014 This makes me sad.... I didn't have time to PD / White Out my Chrome and won't have time before I leave for the Dragon.... I didn't want to go to the Dragon without it.
1975_mini Posted April 24, 2014 Report Posted April 24, 2014 Isn't this what those telework days are for This makes me sad.... I didn't have time to PD / White Out my Chrome and won't have time before I leave for the Dragon.... I didn't want to go to the Dragon without it. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
1975_mini Posted July 27, 2014 Report Posted July 27, 2014 I have been debating a white roof on Watson and decided to pull the trigger this afternoon. Before Lets get started Coat 1 Coat 2 and end of Can 1 End of Can 2 (photo smooths it out still a bit blotchy) Out of PD and day light. Lesson learned white takes more to cover. Looks like a morning run the pick up another can, and finih the job. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
osofast10 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Posted July 27, 2014 Nice!!! Can't wait to see the final outcome
1975_mini Posted July 27, 2014 Report Posted July 27, 2014 Phase 1 complete:top: 4 cans of PD, now some planing and testing for phase 2. If you dream it you can PD it. Hopefully it will be ready to unveil at the annual pininic. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
osofast10 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Posted July 27, 2014 Is the paint even or can you tell you used PD? From the pic it looks awesome!
1975_mini Posted July 27, 2014 Report Posted July 27, 2014 It has light texture. If you are looking to go smooth, there are broader nozzle they sell. Also laying it heavier and faster creates a smooth effect. I went light texture do to it being a large horizontal surface. So it hides the dust and other issue doing it out in the open cause 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
FUNN SIZ Posted August 10, 2014 Report Posted August 10, 2014 That looks great! I really like the white roof. I have my daily driver's roof coated right now to test it out before putting any on the mini. Black golf with a didn't-put-on-enough-coats red roof. 1979 and blurple
