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AceAutostyle · May 4th, 2004, 11:45 AM

Hi, i want to de-chrome the mini completly. So far all thats left is the chrome around the headlights which im not sure how to get rid off. And the strip all the way around the car below the windows.

Has ny-1 got any ideas of done this. I beleive paint will eventually crack. Am i correct?

Any help is appreciated.

Jamie

S33BBY · May 4th, 2004, 12:31 PM

Sorry, this won't help answer your question, but I'm curious as to why you'd want to remove all the standard chrome?! Personally, I feel that all the aftermarket chrome parts are over the top, but the standard chrome is what gives the MINI its character!

AceAutostyle · May 4th, 2004, 04:38 PM

Because chrome bores me....its heavy and its out of date. As you can gues i am not a fan of chrome. I am in the process of replacing all chrome with carbon fibre ect.

S33BBY · May 4th, 2004, 05:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AceAutostyle

Because chrome bores me....its heavy and its out of date. As you can gues i am not a fan of chrome. I am in the process of replacing all chrome with carbon fibre ect.

Fair enough. To me, though, I think that chrome is classy, whereas carbon fibre can look a bit on the boy racer side!

Cooper D · May 4th, 2004, 06:02 PM

what did you do about the chrome inside the rear light clusters??

eddie_DV52_CCZ · May 4th, 2004, 06:10 PM

im sure he will have got clear lights.

i think we need to see some pics before we judge.

the chrome on the headlights can be change quite easy im sure, if you take out the units i think it pulls away. i think mini mania do a replacement. either that or get a sticker on top. not my choce though. have you got teh cooper S filler with carbon insert or is teh cap to chrome for ya?

the chrome on the car aint that heavy. i have now got aero kit so i have li't chrome left too. same about as you but have handles still.. which im sure you have.

well have fun i dont know what to do about rest of teh chrome cuz most liek it and there aint products to replace it.

S33BBY · May 4th, 2004, 06:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by eddie_DV52_CCZ

i think we need to see some pics before we judge.

Agreed

AceAutostyle · May 4th, 2004, 07:09 PM

The back lights are replaced with a projector type light where instead of white or chrome...its black. They suit the car as the car is solid gold. Iv only been using this forum a day and dont know how to post pictures.

All im asking for is advice on how to dechrome the rim of the front lights and the coachwork bead around the car below the winows. I beleive paint will eventualy peel of chrome...So is there anything i can do to maybe strip the chrome?

Pobsey · May 4th, 2004, 07:22 PM

there is a company that can spray the chrome satin black, think its like BMWs shadow line on the sport models.

Just found the company in Go-Mini its called Auto Fashion

AceAutostyle · May 5th, 2004, 09:26 AM

I know of auto-fasion. I deal with them through my company. But to be honest. They are quite un-reliable and in the isle of white. Who did that satin black work???

Rawhyde · May 6th, 2004, 12:55 AM

"Chrome" can be stripped off of plastic by using a strong alkali agent. EZ-Off will do it. That's a trick I picked up from building model cars. BE WARNED! The part must be disassembled and OFF the car before you try this. It'll destroy paint and about everything else it touches.

Rawhyde

melindalou · May 6th, 2004, 01:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AceAutostyle

Hi, i want to de-chrome the mini completly. So far all thats left is the chrome around the headlights which im not sure how to get rid off. And the strip all the way around the car below the windows.

Has ny-1 got any ideas of done this. I beleive paint will eventually crack. Am i correct?

Any help is appreciated.

Jamie

This may be slightly off-topic, but I'm thinking about blacking out all my chrome too. Not every single thing like you, i'll leave the headlights and around the windows, but I want to change the bumper inserts, door handles and the piece over the license tag to black. (I have a regular cooper.) I've already had the chrome grill changed out to the black aero grill. I think it will look really cool contrasting with the pepper white. After reading these posts, I'm afraid to have the chrome parts painted if it's going to peel....

Sten · Dec 8th, 2004, 08:41 PM

Hi Everyone,
(My first post on Mini2).

Iv'e got a 05 model Black Mini One and am also thinking of de-chroming some parts in preparation for an Aero Kit install. The headlight surrounds can be painted, (See www.R53.com then go to the color coding link for some pics), they will also quote to do the work. It is suggested that an acidic primer before re-painting is used to give a better adhesion and stop the paint falling off... they can also paint the Chrome "waist band" below the windows for £50-£100.

Haven't used that company myself, but at least you know it can be done..

On the same subject, does anyone know if the Chrome boot lip cover (above the rear number plate) comes off, and if so where I can get a colour coded black one to replace it? (Can do a swap for my chrome one if anyones interested?)

Cheers, Sten

jonnyyellow · Dec 8th, 2004, 09:33 PM

heres a pic from auto fashion ... color coded.. the chrome part you were looking to.. i think

MiniCooper · Dec 8th, 2004, 09:41 PM

Have you got any pics of it

May 4th, 2004, 11:45 AM	#1
AceAutostyle MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 4 Offline	De-chroming the mini Hi, i want to de-chrome the mini completly. So far all thats left is the chrome around the headlights which im not sure how to get rid off. And the strip all the way around the car below the windows. Has ny-1 got any ideas of done this. I beleive paint will eventually crack. Am i correct? Any help is appreciated. Jamie

May 4th, 2004, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 05:02 PM Posts: 2,886 Offline	Sorry, this won't help answer your question, but I'm curious as to why you'd want to remove all the standard chrome?! Personally, I feel that all the aftermarket chrome parts are over the top, but the standard chrome is what gives the MINI its character! JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

May 4th, 2004, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 05:02 PM Posts: 2,886 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AceAutostyle Because chrome bores me....its heavy and its out of date. As you can gues i am not a fan of chrome. I am in the process of replacing all chrome with carbon fibre ect. Fair enough. To me, though, I think that chrome is classy, whereas carbon fibre can look a bit on the boy racer side! JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

May 4th, 2004, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 05:02 PM Posts: 2,886 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by eddie_DV52_CCZ i think we need to see some pics before we judge. Agreed JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

May 6th, 2004, 01:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
melindalou MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hickory,NC Local Time: 01:02 PM Posts: 55 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AceAutostyle Hi, i want to de-chrome the mini completly. So far all thats left is the chrome around the headlights which im not sure how to get rid off. And the strip all the way around the car below the windows. Has ny-1 got any ideas of done this. I beleive paint will eventually crack. Am i correct? Any help is appreciated. Jamie This may be slightly off-topic, but I'm thinking about blacking out all my chrome too. Not every single thing like you, i'll leave the headlights and around the windows, but I want to change the bumper inserts, door handles and the piece over the license tag to black. (I have a regular cooper.) I've already had the chrome grill changed out to the black aero grill. I think it will look really cool contrasting with the pepper white. After reading these posts, I'm afraid to have the chrome parts painted if it's going to peel.... http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/11348/31848.jpg

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May 4th, 2004, 04:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
AceAutostyle MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Because chrome bores me....its heavy and its out of date. As you can gues i am not a fan of chrome. I am in the process of replacing all chrome with carbon fibre ect.

May 4th, 2004, 06:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cooper D Dazzling Diesel Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 73 Offline	what did you do about the chrome inside the rear light clusters??

May 4th, 2004, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
eddie_DV52_CCZ Comes and Goes Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 264 Offline	im sure he will have got clear lights. i think we need to see some pics before we judge. the chrome on the headlights can be change quite easy im sure, if you take out the units i think it pulls away. i think mini mania do a replacement. either that or get a sticker on top. not my choce though. have you got teh cooper S filler with carbon insert or is teh cap to chrome for ya? the chrome on the car aint that heavy. i have now got aero kit so i have li't chrome left too. same about as you but have handles still.. which im sure you have. well have fun i dont know what to do about rest of teh chrome cuz most liek it and there aint products to replace it.

May 4th, 2004, 07:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
AceAutostyle MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 4 Offline	The back lights are replaced with a projector type light where instead of white or chrome...its black. They suit the car as the car is solid gold. Iv only been using this forum a day and dont know how to post pictures. All im asking for is advice on how to dechrome the rim of the front lights and the coachwork bead around the car below the winows. I beleive paint will eventualy peel of chrome...So is there anything i can do to maybe strip the chrome?

May 4th, 2004, 07:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 05:02 PM Posts: 3,214 Offline	there is a company that can spray the chrome satin black, think its like BMWs shadow line on the sport models. Just found the company in Go-Mini its called Auto Fashion

May 5th, 2004, 09:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
AceAutostyle MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 4 Offline	I know of auto-fasion. I deal with them through my company. But to be honest. They are quite un-reliable and in the isle of white. Who did that satin black work???

May 6th, 2004, 12:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rawhyde MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NW Georgia, USA Local Time: 12:02 PM Posts: 144 Offline	"Chrome" can be stripped off of plastic by using a strong alkali agent. EZ-Off will do it. That's a trick I picked up from building model cars. BE WARNED! The part must be disassembled and OFF the car before you try this. It'll destroy paint and about everything else it touches. Rawhyde

Dec 8th, 2004, 08:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sten MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 05:02 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Hi Everyone, (My first post on Mini2). Iv'e got a 05 model Black Mini One and am also thinking of de-chroming some parts in preparation for an Aero Kit install. The headlight surrounds can be painted, (See www.R53.com then go to the color coding link for some pics), they will also quote to do the work. It is suggested that an acidic primer before re-painting is used to give a better adhesion and stop the paint falling off... they can also paint the Chrome "waist band" below the windows for £50-£100. Haven't used that company myself, but at least you know it can be done.. On the same subject, does anyone know if the Chrome boot lip cover (above the rear number plate) comes off, and if so where I can get a colour coded black one to replace it? (Can do a swap for my chrome one if anyones interested?) Cheers, Sten

Dec 8th, 2004, 09:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
jonnyyellow fun fun fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 01:02 PM Posts: 206 Offline	heres a pic from auto fashion ... color coded.. the chrome part you were looking to.. i think

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