I'm going to have the MINI to myself for 6 days in May and I'm contemplating removing all the black/gray plastic trim and wrap them with black vinyl.

Before I take the plunge ordering the vinyl (which can be a little expensive for the one I trust and like to use ) I was hoping some could point out to me how to safely remove all the black plastic trims.

Actually I'm familiar with removing the cooper S spoiler and rear bumper. I need more information on safely removing the side skirts and fully removing the wheel arches all around. I'm looking for detailed info since I want this to be put back nice and tight

I'm not afraid to order new fasteners. I'm more concerned about wasting time with something breaking and not have what needed on hand.

 

A Bentley Manual would be a good investment. If you take the inner liners out of the wheel wells you get the flares off without breaking any plastic tabs.

 

Yes, I know of those. I do often forget about them too. They tend to be expensive for information I sometime found less than generic or precise. Of course if I could take a look I'd feel better about the investments

Thanks though!