I de-chrome my F56 Mini John Cooper Works!
The kit is made up of several parts from a dedicated Mini mod company called SMPS2012!
I recently did some major work to the exterior of my F56 Mini John Cooper Works, removing the viper stripes because of damage and then doing full paint correction using Turtle Wax products and then hardcore ceramic coating using Avalon King Armour Shield IX.
This video continues the exterior visual upgrades by getting away from the chrome that is all around the Mini JCW from factory - doing so is yet another BIG visual change!
SMPS2012 do these products individually but I got the full set to do the complete job all at once.
There are three types of product in the kit:
- the door handle covers that are a thicker plastic and don't feature adhesive as they clip on - very quick and easy!
- all the other covers - these are thinner and feature pre-installed double sided 3M tape - precision moulded and feature a protective film so that no damage will be insured during installation and gives a dramatic and satisfying reveal at the end!
- the belt line - this is essentially a roll of vinyl wrap tape that is cut to the exact width needed
Chrome trim is something that is a bit polarising - some people love it, some not so much. In general, my opinion would be that chrome trim is something that should be kept for the non sporty models of a car - maybe keep it for the more 'luxury' or 'executive' lines, while keeping the fast cars blacked out!
Doing the de-chrome job on the Jon Cooper Works Mini makes the exterior feel complete - like it was meant to be I think!
The look is now super aggressive - much mores than before - definitely more 'proper' sports car looking, especially on my Mini JCW being that it has the pepper white paint - probably about as much contrast with the piano black as you could get!
Installation is, on the most part, super easy and quick. I already mentioned the super easy nature of the door handles, but for the rest of the precision moulded parts, each piece of piano black de-chrome trim is cut to the exact size and shape of the area that it is intended to be installed so the process is literally as easy as cleaning / alcohol wiping the area, peel and stick!
The belt line is of course a bit different, being more like vinyl wrap (although the first part is common - prep using alcohol, my preference being Isopropyl Alcohol aka IPA)
The belt line is for sure the most time consuming part of the de-chrome process. It is a matter of taking your time to get the vinyl stuck down into the correct position. I also recommend cutting each section approximately first (slightly longer than needed) to make it easier to work with, then peeling the backing gradually as you go so that the remainder isn't accidentally getting stuck to the body work!
Once in place, a blade is needed to remove the excess at the ends, which requires a bit of precision and skill but definitely doable!
I am very happy with the job - it looks exactly as I wanted - extra aggressive, less 'regular Joe' - and the quality of the parts in the kit was spot on, making the job that much easier!
SMPS2012 say:
For F56, F57 (2014 - 2020)
Choose from Piano Gloss Black, Matt Black & Carbon Look Covers
Handles
Simply clip over the existing chrome handles
Fuel Cap
Peel back the 3m provided and slip over the original fuel cap
Headlight/Taillights
Peel Back the 3m and place over the existing chrome light rings
Grille Cover
Peel Back 3m and attached over the existing grille - genuine replacement grilles available (please see separate listing)
Features
- All items are quick and easy to apply
- UV & Weather Protected ABS Plastic covers
- Jet Washer friendly
- Please make sure your MINI is clean, dry and grease free
Beltline Fitment
- Supplied on a roll as this is proven to be easier to work with than struggling with a pre-cut length. - Our product is laser cut as the correct width for your model MINI. There is enough supplied on the roll to cover 1.5 Gen 1 MINI's
- Made from the highest quality external grade vehicle vinyl with 7-8 year external guarantee
- Jet washer friendly
- Totally reversible
- It is very easy to install, no need to use a heat gun - all that is needed is a craft knife or scissors.
Get yours here:
www.smps2012.com/product-page...
What do you think? Should I also be de-chroming the Mini and JCW badges?
Let me know in the comments!
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