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zimbo · Jan 6th, 2008, 12:24 PM

Anyone here know where about in the UK you can get black headlamp rings or carbo fibre ones? or as seen on line somewhere the black headlamps which look really cool (or know where there is a detailed description on how to do this yourself?)

I've fancied getting these kind of things on my Astro black mini for a very long time now, so think its time to bite the bullet and find out where to go for them

Step_7 · Jan 6th, 2008, 12:41 PM

I think NewMINIStuff.com do them in Carbon Fibre.

EDIT: Think they might be R56 only....

NewMINIStuff.com

sef · Jan 6th, 2008, 02:42 PM

I've Vinyl wrapped them in the past... It's also worth looking at getting them sprayed... I know of a few people that have had it done...

Richard Crofts · Jan 7th, 2008, 09:38 AM

Its easy enough to remove the chrome rims and spray them...just make sure you flat them back well and do a nice job and lots of clear coat to protect them after. You can either mask up the lamp and spray in situ on the unit, or even while still mounted in the bonnet. But better is to remove the unit and unclip the ring and spray them seperate.

I have done it on lots of other MINI chrome. I also took a set of lamps apart and did the insides myself once...not the best job but it was an experiment.

mikeythemini · Jan 7th, 2008, 09:58 AM

We have them for both R50-53 & R56 - does your car have headlight washers

Aberdeen Al · Jan 7th, 2008, 10:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

We have them for both R50-53 & R56 - does your car have headlight washers

Matt black?

mikeythemini · Jan 7th, 2008, 11:05 AM

No carbon

zimbo · Jan 7th, 2008, 05:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

We have them for both R50-53 & R56 - does your car have headlight washers

Hi Mike, yes my car has factory fitted xenons. And its only the carbon units you have? Could you let me know what price were talking about either by emailing me through here or on NMS. And depending on costs etc I might just get Alan (Bonnie Scotland ) to pick up a set for me next time he is down visiting you.

Cheers Ali (zimbo)

Jan 6th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#1
zimbo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Scotland... Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 101 Offline	Black headlight rings? Anyone here know where about in the UK you can get black headlamp rings or carbo fibre ones? or as seen on line somewhere the black headlamps which look really cool (or know where there is a detailed description on how to do this yourself?) I've fancied getting these kind of things on my Astro black mini for a very long time now, so think its time to bite the bullet and find out where to go for them

Jan 6th, 2008, 12:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 1,520 Offline	I think NewMINIStuff.com do them in Carbon Fibre. EDIT: Think they might be R56 only.... NewMINIStuff.com www.mlni.co.uk Last edited by Step_7 : Jan 6th, 2008 at 02:52 PM.

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sef Affinity to 1320 Autos My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: A dark Corner Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 674 Offline	I've Vinyl wrapped them in the past... It's also worth looking at getting them sprayed... I know of a few people that have had it done... www.miniclubuk.com

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mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	We have them for both R50-53 & R56 - does your car have headlight washers Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Aberdeen Al MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 613 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) We have them for both R50-53 & R56 - does your car have headlight washers Matt black? Vroooom Vroooom

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Jan 7th, 2008, 09:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 3,001 Offline	Its easy enough to remove the chrome rims and spray them...just make sure you flat them back well and do a nice job and lots of clear coat to protect them after. You can either mask up the lamp and spray in situ on the unit, or even while still mounted in the bonnet. But better is to remove the unit and unclip the ring and spray them seperate. I have done it on lots of other MINI chrome. I also took a set of lamps apart and did the insides myself once...not the best job but it was an experiment.

Jan 7th, 2008, 11:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	No carbon Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jan 7th, 2008, 05:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
zimbo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Scotland... Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 101 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) We have them for both R50-53 & R56 - does your car have headlight washers Hi Mike, yes my car has factory fitted xenons. And its only the carbon units you have? Could you let me know what price were talking about either by emailing me through here or on NMS. And depending on costs etc I might just get Alan (Bonnie Scotland ) to pick up a set for me next time he is down visiting you. Cheers Ali (zimbo)

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