How To Black Pack Your MINI | 2019 Mini Cooper S Sport | Remove Front Bumper

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • This week i am changing the front and rear light surrounds and the front bumper grille from chrome to black on my 2019 Mini Cooper S Sport!
    In this video, I show you how to do it and how truly easy it is!
    Come and take a look how you can drastically change the look of your Mini. The front bumper is a little fiddly to remove but is fairly easy.
    If you like my 'How To' Mini videos, please comment below which video/s you would like me to do next.
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Комментарии • 72

  • @paulyt3339
    @paulyt3339 Год назад +9

    Wow that's a lot of work for that one piece of trim! Has anyone found an easier way? I don't think I have the patience to remove the entire bumper lol

  • @chilewithlime
    @chilewithlime 2 года назад +9

    This guy is the Jason statham of mini coopers

  • @RonRosenzweig
    @RonRosenzweig 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for the detailed instructions in this video. Today I swapped the chrome grille surround for a black one.
    The project went smoothly except unplugging and reattaching the fog lights. MINI left no slack in the wiring marking it very difficult to reattach the plug in at the light.
    Many thanks 👍

  • @Oplix
    @Oplix Год назад +3

    What about the chrome stripe across the grille?

    • @tfbattag
      @tfbattag 9 месяцев назад

      There are black and red covers for it available at Outmotoring and other vendors.

  • @paddy1
    @paddy1 3 года назад +4

    Great video! On the black front grill trim... Couldn't you just pry it off without removing the bumper? If the clips break, it shouldn't matter as you're fitting a new one... Or do you risk bumper damage?

    • @TheOfficialMiniGuy
      @TheOfficialMiniGuy  3 года назад +3

      We have tried but there are so many clips it is faster to just remove the bumper.

  • @johnnychung4020
    @johnnychung4020 Год назад +1

    Thank you, this has been very helpful. I just hope I don't have to do this again.

  • @Rizzdice
    @Rizzdice 2 года назад +2

    Ok so I've just done this and it was much harder than the video makes out 🤣 but I managed to do it.
    Word of warning: the front fog light connector doesn't just "pop off" as mentioned in the video. There is a clip that allows you to disconnect it and it's very difficult to find. I've managed to snap one of the housings off trying to remove it. 🙄

  • @jackedwards426
    @jackedwards426 Год назад +1

    Hi guys. I have a 2016 Cooper S. The front grille had been mysteriously damaged so I made the bold move to replace it with a GP Grille off Ebay. Now these grilles aren't designed for my car but I knew it was possible to fit, even on my own driveway. I used this video as a nice guide on how to remove the bumper just with a T30 torx and 8mm spanner. Unclipped the OEM Grille and clipped in the new GP grille, and Stuck the bumper back on the car. Meanwhile I had carefully removed the OEM Chrome grille surround and sprayed it black (quality Primer and Gloss black from the range) and clipped this on to the reinstalled bumper. And Viola! It looks quality, easy, took 1 day, and cost 160 quid. Bosh.

  • @xx-cw4iq
    @xx-cw4iq 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video. I followed your instructions and have broke the first clip as I pry the plastic fender. I am now worried that I’ll break more clips so have now stopped until I order the clips. Looking in eBay for the clips.

  • @rodrigo.baeta02
    @rodrigo.baeta02 2 года назад +1

    great video! :) where do i buy that stuff??

  • @gordonmclees95
    @gordonmclees95 Год назад +1

    When fitting my rear light trims, the right trim will not click into place at the top right hand corner ! Any help appreciated

  • @Rich-fr9xn
    @Rich-fr9xn 3 года назад +1

    Cracking video,will you be doing a video on changing the chrome Beltline for the Black Beltline.

  • @acerimmer6813
    @acerimmer6813 2 года назад +1

    Nice video 👍Do you know if the method for the front bumper trim is the same on a Mini JCW?

    • @jackedwards426
      @jackedwards426 Год назад

      The only difference for you is you wont have the bottom fog lights to mess with. Even easier!

  • @robertdundee2011
    @robertdundee2011 7 месяцев назад

    Rather than all that faffing with the bumper could you not just brute force the chrome trim off if you weren’t worried about damaging the ugly thing anyway?

  • @Echoes1910
    @Echoes1910 2 года назад +2

    I’ve just bought this kit. I think I’ll get the grille done by the dealer as I’m worried about doing damage!

    • @darrellcoombes
      @darrellcoombes 2 года назад

      Where did you get the kit from and how much was it

    • @Echoes1910
      @Echoes1910 2 года назад +1

      @@darrellcoombes I got it on eBay from a dealer in the north of England for £190 for front & rear lights and grille. I’ve since had it fitted and it looks great.

    • @darrellcoombes
      @darrellcoombes 2 года назад

      @@Echoes1910 thank you. Can’t wait to get my Sd delivered on Friday and start doing the business on it.

    • @Echoes1910
      @Echoes1910 2 года назад

      @@darrellcoombes had a cooper D Clubman before it was great. Current car is petrol 2.0 S 5 door.

    • @brooks655
      @brooks655 Год назад

      @@Echoes1910 do you have a link for that please.

  • @Rizzdice
    @Rizzdice 2 года назад +1

    VERY helpful! The front bumper trim has cracked on mine and I don't fancy paying £150 labour charges to have it replaced. Think I'll give it a go myself.

    • @TheOfficialMiniGuy
      @TheOfficialMiniGuy  2 года назад +3

      💯 it’s really easy. If you need any help ping me a comment 🙏

    • @TheExStig
      @TheExStig 2 года назад

      Why do it yourself when you can pay someone else to do it?

    • @Rizzdice
      @Rizzdice 2 года назад +6

      @@TheExStig Because I'm not a lazy prick.

  • @alberttickle1106
    @alberttickle1106 10 месяцев назад

    Where did you get the black out kit from please.

  • @Crylhound
    @Crylhound Год назад

    I need to completly de-chrome my electric blue jcw and this video will help!

  • @pepinodelapampa4173
    @pepinodelapampa4173 Год назад

    where did u buy the black pack man?

  • @stephenfogerty9315
    @stephenfogerty9315 Год назад

    If that was me it would be a totally different video, that front grill 🤨 I'd be effing and jeffin whilst throwing my toys out the pram

  • @nuggetbunny5551
    @nuggetbunny5551 2 года назад

    Where abouts are you based? Fancy doing a f54 JCW blackout?

  • @jusssy5078
    @jusssy5078 Год назад

    Thanks for the video, my question is, how do you de-chrome the strip running horizontally across the centre of the grill, all i can find online is a stick on cover for this strip?

    • @jackedwards426
      @jackedwards426 Год назад +3

      You can unclip this part when the Bumper is off. I believe you can buy them black from maybe SCP Automotive or SMPS2012. But I would Spray them black and clip them straight back on!

  • @jasperkrog
    @jasperkrog Год назад

    What is the blue tool called you are always using? Seems to be a silver bullet. Thanks for sharing the name :)

    • @jackedwards426
      @jackedwards426 Год назад +1

      a shim or a plastic pry tool. They sell similar ones in Halfords but they're orange

  • @stevemartinez9147
    @stevemartinez9147 2 года назад

    Where do they sell the trim kit as I want to do this to my 2012 countryman

  • @jedibiker6911
    @jedibiker6911 2 года назад

    Happy new year guys

  • @conuk35
    @conuk35 Год назад

    Great video - where are the parts from?

    • @robertdundee2011
      @robertdundee2011 7 месяцев назад +1

      Mini sell them at an extortionate price or Lohen do most of them for much cheaper.

  • @legendkhanproductions5263
    @legendkhanproductions5263 2 года назад

    Wouldn't it be easy just get the sprayed correctly

    • @TheOfficialMiniGuy
      @TheOfficialMiniGuy  2 года назад

      We have painted them, plastic dipped them, tried wrapping them. The easiest way is to just get the parts… I am trying to get a big discount from BMW so I can offer the full black pack on here. So far it it going well but they want to see that we have more subscribers and more views. Touch wood we will be able to offer the full kit for under £500. Watch this space!

    • @ItsBHopeful
      @ItsBHopeful 2 года назад

      @@TheOfficialMiniGuy Thanks a bunch for these vids, very helpful and exactly what I was after. About to buy a mini and dechrome it, any chance you've managed to get the kit offer sorted yet? 🙏 Subbed!

  • @donc1858
    @donc1858 2 года назад

    Do you have part numbers or where to find the parts in the US.. for 2018 mini clubman s

    • @TheOfficialMiniGuy
      @TheOfficialMiniGuy  2 года назад

      I will find out and come back to you 🙏

    • @mcgrifrd
      @mcgrifrd 2 года назад

      Where can I get this kit in the USA?

    • @mcgrifrd
      @mcgrifrd 2 года назад +1

      Do you have the part numbers it’s been over 6 months

  • @davelawrence594
    @davelawrence594 Год назад

    Nice video fella & may I please ask where can you get the surrounds front and rear from as I have a 2023 Mini JCW hatch in the new nanuq white so I want the surrounds to match?? Kind regards Dave.. 👌🏻👍🏻

    • @TheOfficialMiniGuy
      @TheOfficialMiniGuy  Год назад +1

      I tend to buy all the bits directly from Bmw they fit much better

    • @TheOfficialMiniGuy
      @TheOfficialMiniGuy  Год назад +1

      Harold Wood, BMW Sytner. Ask for Dean, the manager.

    • @davelawrence594
      @davelawrence594 Год назад

      @@TheOfficialMiniGuy Wow thanks for fast reply & very much appreciated!! 😁 So what you are saying is that it's best to just go straight to BMW I have a local dealer? 🤔👍🏻

    • @TheOfficialMiniGuy
      @TheOfficialMiniGuy  Год назад +1

      I always tend to buy the original stuff directly from BMW. It just fits better it’s build quality so much better. 🤷‍♂️ but the cost is that much higher 😩🤦‍♂️

    • @davelawrence594
      @davelawrence594 Год назад

      @@TheOfficialMiniGuy OK well I'm going with what you said & I'd rather pay a tad more for a better product!! And so any BMW would be able to help yes? And thanks again for your quick reply & may I just say that the videos you do are bang on very easy to follow & actually very helpful indeed a tad like a modern day Haynes manual hehe!! 👌🏻👍🏻😁

  • @mexig685
    @mexig685 2 года назад

    Do you have tutorial for mini countryman s?

    • @TheOfficialMiniGuy
      @TheOfficialMiniGuy  2 года назад

      I haven't done a video for this but it is pretty much the same :)

    • @mexig685
      @mexig685 2 года назад +1

      @@TheOfficialMiniGuy Thank you for reply me, I have another question. Where did you buy the frames lights?

    • @TheOfficialMiniGuy
      @TheOfficialMiniGuy  2 года назад

      I have had the conversation and Watch this space 👀

    • @mexig685
      @mexig685 2 года назад +1

      I got it, thank you so much.

  • @jedibiker6911
    @jedibiker6911 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful, will do this in the summer 😁

  • @ocbertrandchalaye6466
    @ocbertrandchalaye6466 Год назад

    to black pack your mini, use the plastidip painting - 50 less expensive and impressive results

  • @Cars_and_adventures
    @Cars_and_adventures 2 года назад

    Very interesting. However killallchrome is soo much easier you just stick them on top and can't tell the difference at all. Quality just as good.

    • @TheOfficialMiniGuy
      @TheOfficialMiniGuy  2 года назад

      We have used killallchrome in the past… I will just have to politely disagree 🙏 Sorry!
      But we all have a freedom of opinion and speech and thank you for your comment 👍

    • @Cars_and_adventures
      @Cars_and_adventures 2 года назад +1

      @@TheOfficialMiniGuy I feel a comparison video is needed... 😉

    • @TheOfficialMiniGuy
      @TheOfficialMiniGuy  2 года назад

      Do you think I am made of money 😂.
      Might do a giveaway soon what do you think?