F55/F56 Non OEM headlight/taillight trim
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Non OEM headlight/taillight trim
Hey all. I have a Cooper S and would like to black out most of the chrome bits, but would not like paying the ridiculous price Mini asks for a few plastic pieces. I've seen the light trim for a third the cost on eBay (from China). I'm sure the same is true for the black gas cap etc. Is this a bad idea? Has anyone gone this route to save some cash? Seems simple enough to manufacture but I don't wanna be disappointed in fit, quality etc.. Thoughts?
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I've not been impressed with the quality or fit of the overlays for the trim rings so I'd avoid them. That is why I don't even offer them for sale.
The overlay on the gas cap isn't bad
https://www.waymotorworks.com/black-...r-f55-f56.html
But the factory replacement cap is a full replacement and perfect
https://www.waymotorworks.com/black-...p-f55-f56.html
We do have the factory ones as they are always a perfect fit
https://www.waymotorworks.com/blacko...-f56-mini.html
https://www.waymotorworks.com/blacko...-f56-mini.html
The overlay on the gas cap isn't bad
https://www.waymotorworks.com/black-...r-f55-f56.html
But the factory replacement cap is a full replacement and perfect
https://www.waymotorworks.com/black-...p-f55-f56.html
We do have the factory ones as they are always a perfect fit
https://www.waymotorworks.com/blacko...-f56-mini.html
https://www.waymotorworks.com/blacko...-f56-mini.html
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Another option you have is to vinyl wrap your chrome trim. I did this to my car and it turned out extremely well. It is not difficult to do and I actually found it enjoyable. It only cost me $35 for the vinyl and $10 for a vinyl wrapping tool kit from amazon. I already had a heat gun which made things easier. If you have any questions let me know!
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