I went to a sign shop who wraps cars and he suggested 3M 7125 Matt Black vinyl. I paid a little to much for it, after I ordered it I found it on the Internet a little cheaper. But he took the time to help me out so it was cool.

 

Well almost done my blackout project. I wrapped the taillight rings, head light rings,the grill which was a pain in the BOOT and Vinyl Styles did the belt line. Almost done, I ordered to the covers from Asthetic Creations for the door handles. Here's a couple of phone pics. Thanks again GeoffreyM Please excuse the filthy car, it wont stop raining!!!

 

Very nice job

 

That looks good!! Now all you have to do is Joey mod the headlights!!

 

Thanks all!!! I've been thinking about that Joey Mod just need to work the nerve up. Some thing to think about when the weather breaks.

 

You did a really good job wrapping those components. You have me thinking that I can do it too. Thanks for posting the pics.

 

Thanks alot....Trust me it's not that hard, just take your time and apply some heat. I used a hairdryer which worked just fine, like I said the hardest was that grill, it had a billion tabs to disconnect from the housing. And the wonderful people on NAM explained how to get the rings loose. The only down fall is sore fingers from wrapping. And nothings more satisfying than doing it your self.

 

Now that's a good looking Countryman!

 

did you sand it at all?

 

I couldn't wait any longer. When I got off work today I pulled the grill apart and sanded, primed, then painted it. Came out nice.. Was Uber easy..


Last week I bought a second set of headlight trim rings and sent them to the painter.. I wished I wasn't so damn inpatient or I would have painted them myself too.. They will be done Tuesday.. Headlight Bezels next...

 

I just got back from my buddies paint shop with blacked out bezels and I'm loving the look.. The rear are next..

 

Hey, my countryman is arriving in a couple weeks, and I want to smoke out the arch lights and all the reflectors, but I can't seem to find tint strips for a countryman on the web....I've found headlight/tail lightones, but I also don't want to paint them b/c I've heard that actually causes damage. anyone know where i can get the tint stips specifically for a countryman?

 

Just buy it in a sheet and trim it with a exacto.. Done in minutes. I'm gonna add that to the list ASAP..
I've been buying vinyl from www.tiptopsigns.com. Quick shipping and fair pricing.. They usually have vinyl for lights. Pick your color.

Heres the link
http://www.tiptopsigns.com/Tail-Ligh...p-1-c-108.html

 

Geoffrey, How did you mount your Hella Black Magic lights? I like your setup.

 

Go here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ng-lights.html

 

ok so dumb question but do you spray the outside or inside of the light with the VHT?

Looks SO SICK, dude....

 

Outside

 

Thanks! Finished the vht nightshade and it looks great! The plastidip on the emblems is another story....I can't get the lines cleaned up. It looks rough and I think I have a pretty steady hand. Is there a better way to black them out?

 

High performance enamel by rustoleum. I used flat black.

 

Thanks!

Did you take them off or just tape around them?

QUOTE=GeoffreyM;3383305]High performance enamel by rustoleum. I used flat black.[/QUOTE]

 

Removed and painted. Both emblems and the grill surround.

 

Lastly, what did you use to re secure the badges?

 

Front badge has two posts and is secured with double stick foam tape. I used the super sticky 3M stuff with red backing that you can get at home depot. The rear wings see held on with four nuts.

 

That explains why I couldn't pop off the rear one with a heat gun and a putty knife. Lol

Thanks for all your help!!

 

Start with the brake light cover. With a little leverage it pops right off. Then move to the sides. Remove the screws that hold the ***** for the privacy shelf strings. The side pieces have a couple of plastic pop rivets that you'll have to pry out. Then remove the two screws in the handles near the bottom of the door. Then the whole bottom panel will pry off. It is held in place with the same pop rivets from the sides. Approx 10. After you get that off its all very self explanatory. Reverse the process to reassemble and Viola!

good luck.