Cooper (non S) Modifications specific to the MINI Cooper (R56).

ok this might sound dumb but can u blackout beltline with plasti-dip?

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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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ok this might sound dumb but can u blackout beltline with plasti-dip?

is it dumb to do? cuz i bought the blackout tape for the beltline but i dnt like it so i returned it? so is it dumb if i spray the beltline with plasti-dip? i will tape it off really good so theres no over spray? PLS HELP LOL!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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I think if you taped off the rest of the car you'd be ok. I am not sure, but my guess is you might need to prime it or scuff it up (or both). If you're going to do it - I'd say paint is the best way to go.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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With enough plasti-dip you can black out anything
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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I suppose you could in theory, but you'd probably be better off getting blackout tape you do like. What didn't you like about the tape?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Cutting the ends of the tape can be annoying, I've thought about PD'ing my beltline too. But to me that doesn't seem like a good idea.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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You can do it. Half of my beltline is done with PlastiDip. The other half is still the tape method. It is a very long job thats why it is only half done right now. The hardest part is taping off the car. i used blue painters tape and newspaper. I did a section at a time. the only section I'm worried about it the front under the windshield. Hopefully if It is nice here in CT sunday or tuesday I shoudl be able to get the rest done. We have had so much raina nd I have been working so much that it had to be put on hold half way through.
 
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