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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 12:22 PM
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Tinting question

Hi guys! this is my first post, i feel like an idiot. Hopefully im throwing this in the right place. So this might seem weird but im really NOT a big fan of chrome... at all. So im tryna black out my MINI. Including everything! Any tips? I looked for some diy kits on Amazon and only saw head light and tail light tinting kits. Can i just take her to a shop and tell them whats up? btw, im in the Chicagoland area. 2007 MINI 2 door
thanks in advance!!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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I've heard some people using 3M super 88 tape or plasti-dip. I know there are several other kits out there, I think Mini even sells black trim options.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 05:02 PM
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Is that tape durable? Will it look cheap? and thanks btw, i was hoping someone would respond. lol I've never heard of plastidip but i googled it and it looks like a great option!!! I think i would just need a lil help from friends!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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Similar thread here -

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t-my-mini.html
 
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 06:16 PM
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Well, it's cheap enough to give it a try. Only when you look at it up close can you really tell.

Waymotorworks sells something similar as well.

I plastidip'ed some parts and it's an awesome cheap alternative and easy to peel off if you don't like it.
 
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