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  1. Justa Jim

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    #3 Justa Jim, Apr 15, 2012
    The interior door panels are easy to change out. You might want to check out Real OEM, or one of our sponsors for a replacement pair.

    http://www.eminiparts.com/

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    #9 Octaneguy, Apr 16, 2012
    It's not hard pulling the pieces. I did it for my 2005 MCS
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    See the whole album
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    #2 Jason Montague, Apr 14, 2012
    :cornut: Bump! Bump!-----Some one much more knowledgable(sp?) than I will be along soon. Good Luck with the project, it will be worth it.:Thumbsup:

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    #4 Crashton, Apr 15, 2012
    I would be surprised if the outside silver matched the inside. You might take this opportunity to change the color of the interior painted bits if you have a mind to.
     
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    #5 Metalman, Apr 15, 2012
    Yeah Chuck I agree, the interior is kind of a generic silver that isn't related to any outside color.
    If the OP wants to stick with the same silver, the best shot would be to pull a piece of silver trim, flat surface preferably, and take it to a automotive paint shop for a color match. Some companies like Sherwin Williams, have the ability of putting the color into a aerosol spray can.

    Next up would be to pull all the pieces off and give them to a body shop for a respray. You might as well "jazz it up" with a new color. Maybe pick a exterior MINI color which can then be easily found in spray cans for future "touch ups".
     
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    #6 Soap, Apr 15, 2012
    Thanks for the headsup fellas.
    I was thinking of changing the interior color but I am a little aprehensive about getting all the trim pieces off the dash, specifically the one over the airbag. If it isnt that hard then I will totally change the interior color. Thanks for the help again.


    I didnt know sheriwin williams can do that with the spray cans...good to know.
     
  7. Nathan

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    #7 Nathan, Apr 15, 2012
    You want to hit up the Automotive Paint division stores in your area for something like this. The home paint store is not going to have it.
     
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    #8 Metalman, Apr 15, 2012
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    #10 Justa Jim, Apr 16, 2012
    ^^ Do all those interior rings just pop off, held only by clips?

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    #11 Octaneguy, Apr 16, 2012
    I think I did this back in 2008 so it's been awhile, but as I recall, everything came off easily. There might have been a bit of hot glue on some of them, but it was easy to take apart.

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    #12 Soap, Apr 16, 2012
    All the trim comes off pretty easy? I know all the rings pop out with the tabs that hold them in. My problem is the dash pieces. How do these come off?:crazy: Especially the one over the airbag, this is my biggest concern! :eek6:
     
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    #13 Nathan, Apr 16, 2012
    May I suggest something a little more gentle than....

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    #14 Metalman, Apr 16, 2012
    Actually there are trim removal tools that are miniature versions of those designed to remove automotive trim. Check out Outmotoring's web site. Aaron sells a kit of tools just for this purpose.
     
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    #15 Octaneguy, Apr 16, 2012
    The dash pieces were easiest. I had the JCW carbon fiber dash, so I took my OEM ones out and painted them black as a backup set. Not sure why you are so concerned over the dash piece over the airbag.

     
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    #16 Soap, Apr 16, 2012
    Do you have any pics of the black trim pieces installed? I have a black and silver car and am highly considering blacking out the whole interior. :D

    I am concerned about it bc I had a friend who did this in a different car and the process was rather long and crazy with a sensor that could set off the airbag.

    Thanks for the help I will start the ripping out of pieces tomorrow!!:ihih:
     
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    #17 Octaneguy, Apr 16, 2012
    Here are my doors after painting
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    We just scuffed and masked it off
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    You can see my JCW CF dash in place, the black ones went onto the MINI when I sold it. This was before I painted the airbag ring and tach.
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    As I recall there was nothing attached to the dash piece that would affect the airbag, especially no sensors. Make sure to pull the battery before any disassembly.

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    #18 Soap, Apr 16, 2012
    looks great! I think I am going to skip the silver and just black out everything. I like the way it works off the rest of the interior.

    I wouldnt mind a set of those JCW Carbon panels either!!:ihih:
     
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    #19 BlimeyCabrio, Apr 17, 2012
    In a first gen MINI the airbag "explodes" through the dash pad on top - it has nothing to do with the panels we're talking about. You just grab the panel from the bottom and pull to snap it out.
     
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    #20 Soap, Apr 20, 2012
    Well I should be finishing up my trim pieces today. When it is all done I will take some photos and post them.
    Just curious how much it would cost to have this done by a paint shop? Mine came out decent and I can live with it for now but it could be a little better.