F60 2019 SE minimizing the chrome
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2019 SE minimizing the chrome
before, big shiny side scuttle...
Got the car for roughly a week now, Really happy with it, with exception to some of the chrome bits on the car.. I’m totally fine with the window trim being chrome as well as some grill trim.. etc... But i’ve decided that the door handle, head/tail light trim, and the SIDE SCUTTLES gotta go..
First thing to tackle was the side scuttles.. Initially thought about replacements, but our car is just too new with such a small market, i really couldn’t find anything (not to mention taking it off..)
After removing the trim in the engine bay to try to take the trim off to paint, it’s pretty obvious that the best option is to mask things well and paint on the car LOL..
Im just usinng Plasti dip to get the trim to match as close as the wheel arch molding since they’re so close to each other, and the result turns out great! I used roughly a can of plasti dip with 5 coats on each side. Now just waiting patiently for all the stuff to show up from outmotoring ...
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Generally, I really like the look of blacking out the chrome on Mini’s, as it seems a bit excessive. Especially on lighter colors, like Mr. Funks white F60, that looks sick! But ever since I got my all black F60, I am starting to like the chrome, and think I will keep it as-is. Thoughts?
The only thing I really couldn’t take is the side scuttlet.... Kept catching my eyes when i look at the car...
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Before, during (because I'm perpetually a 12-year old) and after pics of my super-dirty car:
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before, big shiny side scuttle...
Got the car for roughly a week now, Really happy with it, with exception to some of the chrome bits on the car.. I’m totally fine with the window trim being chrome as well as some grill trim.. etc... But i’ve decided that the door handle, head/tail light trim, and the SIDE SCUTTLES gotta go..
First thing to tackle was the side scuttles.. Initially thought about replacements, but our car is just too new with such a small market, i really couldn’t find anything (not to mention taking it off..)
After removing the trim in the engine bay to try to take the trim off to paint, it’s pretty obvious that the best option is to mask things well and paint on the car LOL..
Im just usinng Plasti dip to get the trim to match as close as the wheel arch molding since they’re so close to each other, and the result turns out great! I used roughly a can of plasti dip with 5 coats on each side. Now just waiting patiently for all the stuff to show up from outmotoring ...
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