I did a search and didn't see a dedicated thread on this yet.
Has anyone removed the rear tail lights yet? Any DIY's?
I have the OEM black rings I am installing in the place of the chrome ones and it looks like the easiest way to get them off on the rear is to remove the tail lights.

 

Negative. It's easier to do it without removing the taillights. It's actually scary how easy they are to remove without taking out the lights.

 

Tell me more!
Just pop em out with a trim removal tool? Any technique or angle works well?

 

I did it over a month ago, so my mind isn't that fresh, but I remember using a flat head screwdriver with hockey tape (haha that's all I had laying around) or you can use duct tape on the head of the driver. (just to protect the plastic) then basically just pry around the corners. It just pops right off. Look at the new rings and locate where the tabs are.

Not my video and not an F60, but same idea.

 

It's pretty sad how easily these can be stolen off someones car.

 

Great! Thanks!! I saw that vid but figured it would not be the same since not F60.

 

I wouldn't use a regular screwdriver though. I used one of those plastic trim removal wedges. Start on the outside edge (top and bottom), then one that's free, move to the inner edge (top and bottom). Then replace with the nice snazzy black ones. :-D

 

Just use a plastic trim removal tool and a lot of elbow grease! It's pretty scary removing the trim.

 

I didn't bother trying not to break the stock chrome crap. Do the first one and learn what is needed for removal. The second one is easier. If I ever sell it, the new owner gets the black ones that are on it.

 

Thanks all! I'll be getting the new ones Friday. I saw them in person at the dealership and was sold. Look much better. Fronts looks super easy once hood is up.

 

to me the fronts were harder haha Goodluck and post pics after!

 

Fronts were harder but more straight-forward.

 

I was able to order mine with the black headlight and tail light rings. Confirmed on Bimmer.works

 

Ok so it was much easier than I thought. Front popped out easily then clipped back in even easier. Rears were a bit more work (not really) to get out - I used a trim removal tool... getting the new ones on was a tad bit more involved than the rears (not really). All in took 15 minutes.

Thanks all for the pointers.

Looks WAAAAY better.

 

Yes! Looks WAAAYYY better now! If only they made easier replacements for the beltline and other chrome parts.

 

Looks great!!

 

Looks great!

 

Much better!

 

Yeah it really looks good Mr. Funk ! That black trim ring makes the headlight stand out. With the white hood, it reminds me of the little dog on the 'Little Rascals' .
He had the 'ring as well.

Looks good !
Best regards,

 

lol

 

Hey Everyone,

I finally got the time to dip my rear light trim. I created a short reference video for those who want to do the same.

 

I like it! Can someone provide the part number(s) and where to buy if other than MINI parts dept? Thanks!

 

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=YT53-USA-10-2016-F60-Mini-Cooper_S_ALL4&diagId=03_4208

Here is the part number for the factory ones. Just dump the 11 digit part numbers into our site and you will find them.
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51712414967/
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51712414988/

Tail light rings:
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51712414989/
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51712414990/


Here are all the accessories for the F60:
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par..._ALL4&mg=03#06