R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 Stainless strip?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 10-17-2023, 10:01 AM
Jward4532's Avatar
Jward4532
Jward4532 is offline
1st Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: Portland, ORE
Posts: 20
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Stainless strip?

I’ve found some info on the chrome beltline blackout stuff but the finish is wearing on portions of the roof strip. Does anyone have a remedy for this? I’m not sure what finish is on there as it doesn’t really look like paint. It looks textured but maybe that’s years of sun.

Any info would be helpful.


 
  #2  
Old 10-17-2023, 04:52 PM
Here2Go's Avatar
Here2Go
Here2Go is offline
NAM Community Team
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Anywhere but here
Posts: 1,557
Received 847 Likes on 535 Posts
I don't know for sure what the textured coating is but if the peeling "paint" is really an annoying eyesore to the appearance of your Mini, the trim can be replaced.
You can probably purchase them from some of the trusted vendors on this site.

Although I haven't tested it to try -
SEM black textured coating SEM black textured coating
*may work if you are a DIYer

When my roofline trim started peeling/deteriorating as yours have; the rubber seal was still in great shape. In my case; I kind of liked the compliment of stainless steel as it also complimented my chrome beltline.
I rubber wheeled off the rest of the peeling black "paint"/texture. I personally like the look of it as it goes with the rest of my chrome against the black roof and the Dark Silver Metallic of my Mini.



...but then again - that's just me.
 
The following 3 users liked this post by Here2Go:
deepgrey (10-17-2023), Onizukachan (10-17-2023), ssoliman (10-19-2023)
  #3  
Old 10-17-2023, 05:07 PM
deepgrey's Avatar
deepgrey
deepgrey is offline
5th Gear
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,098
Received 340 Likes on 262 Posts
Maybe you mentioned it and I had forgotten, but I could swear I never noticed the bright roof trim on your mini, @Here2Go . I dig it.
 
The following users liked this post:
Here2Go (10-17-2023)
  #4  
Old 10-17-2023, 05:29 PM
Here2Go's Avatar
Here2Go
Here2Go is offline
NAM Community Team
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Anywhere but here
Posts: 1,557
Received 847 Likes on 535 Posts
Originally Posted by deepgrey
Maybe you mentioned it and I had forgotten, but I could swear I never noticed the bright roof trim on your mini, @Here2Go . I dig it.
Thanks.
I think this is the first time I've ever mentioned removing the black from my roof trim.
I did it about twelve years ago.
Luckily my rubber seal is still holding up.
 
The following 2 users liked this post by Here2Go:
Daftlad (10-19-2023), deepgrey (10-18-2023)
  #5  
Old 10-18-2023, 11:15 AM
Jward4532's Avatar
Jward4532
Jward4532 is offline
1st Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: Portland, ORE
Posts: 20
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
What rubber wheel did you use?
 
  #6  
Old 10-18-2023, 01:33 PM
Here2Go's Avatar
Here2Go
Here2Go is offline
NAM Community Team
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Anywhere but here
Posts: 1,557
Received 847 Likes on 535 Posts
Originally Posted by Jward4532
What rubber wheel did you use?
I'm sorry - it was so long ago I don't remember.
It was just some random rubber drill attachment wheel I had in my tool box. All I can recall is that it was a pretty stiff medium/high durometer and its color being orange (?). Maybe just a fluke?
But it just seemed to work surprisingly well.

EDIT: BTW - I think I also improvised removing/scraping off some of the flaking areas with a plastic trim removal tool of some sort in addition to using the wheel on my power drill..
 

Last edited by Here2Go; 10-18-2023 at 02:48 PM.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DaPooh65
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
18
11-07-2008 10:46 AM
resmini
Interior/Exterior
26
08-09-2006 02:50 PM
thebill
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
1
04-02-2006 10:03 AM
Battle Cattle
Interior/Exterior
4
09-06-2005 05:10 PM
sleslie
Interior/Exterior
4
04-09-2005 02:59 PM



Quick Reply: R50/53 Stainless strip?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:25 PM.