Blacked out door trim
I'd imagine it'd work fine, just the overspray might be hard to control.. plus a ton of taping. Theres local shops by me that professionally put the 3m tape on very cleanly. Thats what I am considering because the tape didn't come out perfect for me when I tried twice at home.
I just helped my buddy plasti-dip his bumpers and grill on his FJ cruiser.. Huge sections of painted plastic he covered and its held up great this last month. My chrome grill has last 1.5 years with plasti-dip, so I don't think holding on to the chrome would be a problem!
I just helped my buddy plasti-dip his bumpers and grill on his FJ cruiser.. Huge sections of painted plastic he covered and its held up great this last month. My chrome grill has last 1.5 years with plasti-dip, so I don't think holding on to the chrome would be a problem!
may have to do this when I get time after the holiday weekend.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,512
Likes: 77
From: On a sand dune
Hi just to clarify how did you do the curve.
I have two pictures below to try and help out:
Now did you run the trim to where the red line is below? and then started a new trim?
Or did you use 1 piece to cover the whole curve as highlighted below?
I'm having difficulty figuring out how you did it.
I have two pictures below to try and help out:
Now did you run the trim to where the red line is below? and then started a new trim?
Or did you use 1 piece to cover the whole curve as highlighted below?
I'm having difficulty figuring out how you did it.
^^^ it is actually possible to use one piece to cover the whole curve. It will require you to stretch the tape a little. Make sure you use a heat gun or blow dryer to help out as the tape will be a lot more flexible when it is warmed up.
Pole Position
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
From: Florida
I just used one continuous piece of the 3M on the back window trim. It doesn't require a heat gun or a blow dryer. The 3M tape is very pliable and can be molded to fit around the large curve in the trim with just a little patience. With two rolls of the tape you will have plenty of extra if you need to trash a piece or two and try again.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,512
Likes: 77
From: On a sand dune
Thanks for the help, I'm guessing the 3M tape you used is the same as this ---> http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...tline-kit.html
Also do you by any chance have a picture of your car after blacking out the window surrounds?
Also just noticed that Galaxy probably did the curve like below, I believe using a small piece on the curve and connecting it up with the rest of the trim:
Also do you by any chance have a picture of your car after blacking out the window surrounds?
Also just noticed that Galaxy probably did the curve like below, I believe using a small piece on the curve and connecting it up with the rest of the trim:
Last edited by Defratos; Nov 13, 2012 at 04:36 AM.
Pole Position
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Thanks for the help, I'm guessing the 3M tape you used is the same as this ---> http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...tline-kit.html
Also do you by any chance have a picture of your car after blacking out the window surrounds?
Also just noticed that Galaxy probably did the curve like below, I believe using a small piece on the curve and connecting it up with the rest of the trim:
Also do you by any chance have a picture of your car after blacking out the window surrounds?
Also just noticed that Galaxy probably did the curve like below, I believe using a small piece on the curve and connecting it up with the rest of the trim:
Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,512
Likes: 77
From: On a sand dune
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
From: DC/MD/VA
Resurrecting another oldie but goodie here...my question is that it appears the kit everyone was referencing is now available in a glossy finish as well. I'm curious to those that did this mod, specifically using this kit, how the results held up over time and if anyone opt'd for the Gloss finish over the Matte and if so how'd it turn out?
If there are any other alternative methods that people used and had good results with (i.e. Plasti-Dip was mentioned) it would be nice to hear about those and see pics as well
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...tline-kit.html
If there are any other alternative methods that people used and had good results with (i.e. Plasti-Dip was mentioned) it would be nice to hear about those and see pics as well
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...tline-kit.html
Resurrecting another oldie but goodie here...my question is that it appears the kit everyone was referencing is now available in a glossy finish as well. I'm curious to those that did this mod, specifically using this kit, how the results held up over time and if anyone opt'd for the Gloss finish over the Matte and if so how'd it turn out?
If there are any other alternative methods that people used and had good results with (i.e. Plasti-Dip was mentioned) it would be nice to hear about those and see pics as well
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...tline-kit.html
If there are any other alternative methods that people used and had good results with (i.e. Plasti-Dip was mentioned) it would be nice to hear about those and see pics as well
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...tline-kit.html
2 years later, still on there like new.
Mine is the matte. Blends very well with its surroundings as if it were OEM. I wouldn't have done it in gloss even if that had been an option back then.
I didn't remember which set of tape I had bought, but I just looked back at the old posts. Gen 1 Mini, 2 rolls of tape
Good luck!
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
From: DC/MD/VA
Wow. Blast from the past.
2 years later, still on there like new.
Mine is the matte. Blends very well with its surroundings as if it were OEM. I wouldn't have done it in gloss even if that had been an option back then.
I didn't remember which set of tape I had bought, but I just looked back at the old posts. Gen 1 Mini, 2 rolls of tape
Good luck!
2 years later, still on there like new.
Mine is the matte. Blends very well with its surroundings as if it were OEM. I wouldn't have done it in gloss even if that had been an option back then.
I didn't remember which set of tape I had bought, but I just looked back at the old posts. Gen 1 Mini, 2 rolls of tape
Good luck!
Will likely be holding off until just before summer (if/when I finally get the windows tinted) to do this but it's good information to know/have. Plus it's nice for anyone else that's interested to have the information as well. Definitely appreciate it.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bofin
ES - 1st to 6th Gen (1990-2018)
9
Dec 12, 2015 11:22 PM
djsurfer
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
1
Aug 19, 2012 03:12 PM
