Upgrade Your MINI Cooper Look with the Gloss Black Beltline Trim Cover Kit
- Giovanna
- Nov 7, 2025
- 4 min read
If you’re aiming for a cleaner, more modern look, the Gloss Black Beltline Trim Cover Kit is a simple and well designed way to refresh your MINI’s exterior.
Compatible with Generation 2 and 3 R55, R56, R58, R60, F54, F56, and F60, it replaces the chrome window trim with a subtle gloss black finish that suits contemporary dechrome styling.
Modern MINI Styling with a Gloss Black Beltline Trim Cover
The chrome beltline around the windows is one of the MINI’s most distinctive design features, but many owners prefer the darker “dechrome” look. This beltline trim cover kit makes that upgrade simple. Each piece is precisely moulded to fit your MINI’s body lines, sitting neatly over the existing chrome for a clean, factory-style finish.
The gloss black surface pairs nicely with other MINI exterior accessories like black grilles, badges, and mirror caps helping to create a cohesive and balanced dechrome appearance.
Durable MINI Beltline Trim Kit Built to Last
Constructed from durable, rigid material and backed with 3M automotive grade adhesive, the gloss black beltline trim covers are made for long term use. They’re UV-resistant and weatherproof, maintaining their finish through regular washing and varying conditions.
Key points:
UV and weather resistant gloss black finish
Strong, secure 3M adhesive backing
Retains shape and shine over time
Feels solid and looks OEM once fitted
Easy Installation for MINI Beltline Trim Covers
Installation is straightforward — no tools or disassembly required. Simply clean the existing chrome trim, align each section, peel the backing, and press into place. The result is a smooth, consistent black beltline finish that instantly modernises your MINI’s look.
Each MINI beltline kit includes:
Pre-applied 3M adhesive
Model-specific, precision-cut trim pieces
Installation Guide:
Step | Instruction |
1. Clean the Surface | Thoroughly clean and dry the chrome trim area to remove any dirt, grease, or residue. |
2. Prepare the Trim Piece | Remove the desired trim cover from its packaging. |
3. Align the Trim | Hold the trim piece over the existing chrome trim and check the fit before applying. |
4. Apply Adhesive | Peel back the 3M adhesive liner carefully to expose the adhesive surface. |
5. Attach the Trim | Reposition the trim piece and press it firmly onto the chrome trim, applying even pressure along the length. |
6. Finish | Peel off the blue protective film and continue fitting the remaining beltline trim sections in the same way. |
MINI Owner Feedback on the Gloss Black Beltline Kit
"Looks great fitted, but ! test fit twice makes a perfect fit not easy to fit but very strong tape and fits well the front bonnet edge is 2 pieces with join in the middle and the rear is 3 pieces on the whole a good item and much better than tape, cheers" - Clive, R58 Coupe
“The black belt line inserts came in very quick. The overall quality is great and completes my de chromeing mission for my F56 Cooper S.”– Cristos, F56 Hatch
“Absolutely superb quality and a perfect fit on our 2023 Countryman JCW, thoroughly cleaned the surface first and then applied adhesion promoter before fitting the black beltline strips. Car looks fantastic”– Mike, F60 JCW
Compare MINI Beltline Trim Options: Vinyl, Cover, and OEM
At SMPS2012, there are several ways to achieve a black beltline finish, depending on your budget and goals:
MINI Vinyl Beltline De-Chrome Kit – Uses high-grade vinyl film applied directly over the chrome. It’s the most affordable and reversible option, ideal for those who want a quick styling change.
Genuine MINI Beltline Window Kit (OEM) – A full replacement trim set from MINI. Provides the factory black finish and perfect fit for those who prefer original MINI parts.
Gloss Black Beltline Trim Cover Kit offers a balance between the two — more durable than vinyl, but simpler and more cost effective than a full OEM replacement.
Why Choose the Gloss Black Beltline Trim Cover Kit for Your MINI
The Gloss Black Beltline Trim Cover Kit is one of the simplest and most effective ways to give your MINI a cleaner, more modern appearance. It delivers an OEM style finish, is easy to install, and pairs perfectly with other black or carbon styling accessories. It is also cost effective compared to OEM and a longer lasting alternative to Car Vinyl.
Whether you are completing a full dechrome or just refining a few exterior details, this upgrade offers lasting quality and a subtle improvement that fits naturally with MINI’s design.
If you are looking to continue your MINI’s transformation, explore more dechrome styling and upgrade options available at SMPS2012.com
Here are our other top Dechrome Styling options available on our website:
Gloss Black Grilles
Handle Covers (Door Handle or Boot Handle)
Fuel Caps
Light Rings (Headlights or Tail lights)
Interior Dechrome Accessories – combine functionality with MINI design
Each product is designed to fit MINI models precisely, maintaining the quality, fitment, and character MINI owners expect.
👉 Explore the full MINI styling range at SMPS2012.com and find everything you need to make your MINI truly yours.
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