Hello all, I just joined the forum because my first car is a 2004 Mini Cooper. I really love Mini's and have finally found one with just the right price. With that being said, I have a small problem. The mini is yellow (nothing wrong with this) with aftermarket black rims (don't know the brand or size). The mirrors and roof on the other hand are white. I don't think this is a big deal because it will have stripes (the previous owner had pics but then removed them) and I thought it looked just fine then. I was tossing around the idea of making it all black and yellow (yeah, ahah you know what it is ). I was thinking about either vinyl wrapping the roof and plasti dipping the mirrors, but haven't found anywhere that has cheaper vinyl. I realize you get what you pay for, but would plasti dipping the roof be absolutely God awful? I have heard that it will be splotchy and uneven, but will it be the same since this Mini has a sun roof and there will be less surface area? So if you have any feedback about the plasti dip or anywhere where I could score some cheapish vinyl that would be awesome! Thanks for your time!

 

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Congrats on your Mini. I recognize what you bought with no problem. It is a "2004" Mini........

Plast Dip can be done but there is Plasti Dip in bulk size that would apply it more evenly than a rattle can.

People have Plasti Dipped the whole car and there is a website for that application.

Good luck.

 

Thanks, but if anyone has feedback it'd be appreciated!

 

Oops, just saw your response. Do you mean those gallons of plasti dip? How is this applied? Thanks!

 

I have messed around with plasti dip before its not too hard to get an even coat as long as u take your time. The fact that its so cheap and removable is Great !! The only thing i didnt like was the texture really it seems like it would b hard to wash you have to be gental when washing it. It aslo will have matte finish unless u put gloss on it. For mirror caps id say go for it but as for the whole roof id go vinyl. U could check online for it 3m vinyl i heard is good good luck

 

Thanks! Do you think I would have to remove the roof to put this on correctly?

 

No the vinyl you put on and cut as you go i would personaly try to find a shop that will do the roof for u so you never have to mess with it again and it will look perfect. It really shouldnt b expensive at all for just the roof. If your doing the plasti dip u can look at www.Dipyourcar.com they have the kits you need. Just know that you should mask off the areas where theres going to be overspray plasti dip is suuuuchhhh a pain to remove. but for the price and effort of the dip the vinyl wouldnt be much more oh and congrats on the mini.

 

This is applied with a spray gun and compressor. It is inexpensive to do relative to vinyl. I have Plasti-Dipped parts of my car in the past. I think it looks inexpensive also. I'd rather vinyl wrap my car.