I will be replacing my chrome headlight bezels soon on my 2018 F57. The current bezels are starting to crinkle. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to stick with chrome, or get the black ones. Thanks for your video, it looks easier than I thought.
no, i bought a black cover and that fit poorly, there were little gaps on the edges that you could see chrome through. So i ended up wrapping it in black vinyl and then putting the cover over that. heres the video ua-cam.com/video/mLZnfdXaHsY/v-deo.html
yes. its been a while so im not sure the seller still has them, I would check out kill all chrome, just make sure you get the "replacements" and not the "covers"
Recommended! Just get the ones with the tabs and not the ones with the adhesive. The tabs replace your original while the adhesive sticks on the top, the adhesive ones fit like crap.
So… no problem in removing the grill just by pulling it hard no? I’m installing it this week and don’t want to brake any other part. I don’t care breaking the chrome grill original like you.
I’ve done it twice and both times the chrome came off in pieces and there was no damage to the other part. You’ll want a plastic pry bar handy, some of the factory clips may stick when you pull on the chrome and the plastic prybar is useful to release them. You’ll see what I mean.
I’m assuming you mean the clip on the new one. If it broke in shipping I would try to return it. If it broke during installation I would try to fix it or use something like 3m double sided tape to attach it
Thanks for not showing how to remove them with the clips and stuff 😂
Sorry, You literally just pull on them (or push from the bottom). Some of the clips will probably break because they get brittle over time.
I will be replacing my chrome headlight bezels soon on my 2018 F57. The current bezels are starting to crinkle. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to stick with chrome, or get the black ones. Thanks for your video, it looks easier than I thought.
I just got the rings for both front and rear lights and grill. All from Temu for less than $100.
Did you manage to find a black replacement for the horizontal grille chrome strip, I've only seen covers online.
no, i bought a black cover and that fit poorly, there were little gaps on the edges that you could see chrome through.
So i ended up wrapping it in black vinyl and then putting the cover over that.
heres the video ua-cam.com/video/mLZnfdXaHsY/v-deo.html
Is it ok just to pull the grill surround off with a lot of force. Not bothered if the surround breaks but will the bumper be ok.
thats what i did, it broke into pieces but the bumper was fine.
@@improvedgarage Thank you for your reply.
@@improvedgarage I did this afternoon and it worked really well. Thanks for the video and your advice. My wife is happy with her car.
Do you have a link to the eBay listing?
they all came from the ebay seller bestautoparts-a.
Headlight Trim Ring Blackout Blackline Chrome Right Side For Mini Cooper 2.0L
Did you get the tail light trims from the same seller ?
yes. its been a while so im not sure the seller still has them, I would check out kill all chrome, just make sure you get the "replacements" and not the "covers"
1 year later how are they holding up? Recommend?
Recommended! Just get the ones with the tabs and not the ones with the adhesive. The tabs replace your original while the adhesive sticks on the top, the adhesive ones fit like crap.
The car does have to much chroms. I plan on doing headlights and taillights at least
Tu les a achetés où et pour combien ?
Merci 👍
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killallchrome.com/product/mini-genuine-black-grill-surround-for-gen-3-f55-f56-f57-replacement
So… no problem in removing the grill just by pulling it hard no? I’m installing it this week and don’t want to brake any other part. I don’t care breaking the chrome grill original like you.
I’ve done it twice and both times the chrome came off in pieces and there was no damage to the other part. You’ll want a plastic pry bar handy, some of the factory clips may stick when you pull on the chrome and the plastic prybar is useful to release them. You’ll see what I mean.
What if the clip brock
I’m assuming you mean the clip on the new one.
If it broke in shipping I would try to return it.
If it broke during installation I would try to fix it or use something like 3m double sided tape to attach it
Worst framing ever for the Demontage honestly… that’s just audio 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
yea. really old video, sorry about that.
Absolutely useless as you can't even see you removing it
Sorry i let you down, you literally just pull on them. Ill try and do a better video on my next mini