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bkwalker · Jun 14th, 2003, 08:24 AM

been thinking about painting the black trimming around the whole car..

just got a quote for 1200$ for a very professional job - and im happy to pay it...
BUT as im leaving the painter he tries to talk me out of doing it

saying "some things are better left original"
and "some people may not like it when you sell it"

what should i do???

i loved the idea but it has got me thinking now

go check out pics to see my car and make a decision

thanks

bkwalker · Jun 14th, 2003, 08:39 AM

this is what it potentially will look like

(but my car is silver) and has the standard aero skirts

bkwalker · Jun 14th, 2003, 08:48 AM

Also

CHECK OUT THIS LINK

the pics look better (go to the bottom of the page)

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona..._FLiPSiDE.html

BartMack · Jun 14th, 2003, 09:42 AM

bk, the black accent does look nice with most all colors, and especially silver, it gives the car some nice definition. The biggest hassles are keeping wax off of the plastic & keeping the plastic from fading out.

As an alternative consider having the black trim painted black! Then it could be waxed with the rest of the car and you would essentially maintain the original look.

I actually wish someone would sell painted black replacement kits so the existing trim could be swapped out with no painting required. (So you would have to add a "Both" option to your poll for me to vote!

)

bkwalker · Jun 14th, 2003, 09:58 AM

bartmack

just talked to the painter. he said he'll give 10% discount if i pay cash so im even more into it now!

i was thinking more about paint chips in the side skirt behind my front wheels

but the guys who are doing it for me are supposidly "the best" around where i live.. they smooth the plastic and make it look like the plastic is part of the metal.. they actually remove all the trimmings and stick them in some oven, and do a hell of a job!

i think i will most likely get it done.. thanks for the reply though!

MiniMan7 · Jun 14th, 2003, 10:34 AM

Do it! It makes the car look awesome!

I've seen a few in person and they're very nice.

Adam

bkwalker · Jun 14th, 2003, 10:35 AM

thanks miniman!

by the way... how come you havn't done it! haha

MiniMan7 · Jun 14th, 2003, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bkwalker
thanks miniman!

by the way... how come you havn't done it! haha

It's all a matter of $$$$$, and right now I don't have any.

I first wanna put a lot of performance mods into my puppy, which I have already started doing, then make it look pretty. Althought I have gotten the white lights, and they look fantastic. But believe me, the painted moldings is definitly on the list.

Adam

bkwalker · Jun 14th, 2003, 10:40 AM

ahh ok! fair enough then

im planning on doing the opposite from you. just making my car look nicer and stand out a bit more.. then im going to do some performance mods

like the 15% pulley , maybe ECU remap, but its costly isn't it!

bkwalker · Jun 17th, 2003, 06:03 PM

come one! any more responses???

please vote!!! my mind cannot make decisions like this!!!!

MiniMan7 · Jun 17th, 2003, 07:58 PM

Really benno, this is your car, I wouldn't base what you do on a poll. It's your car, you should do what makes you happy!

If you really think it looks nice then get it, if you're still wishy-washy about it, then wait alittle longer and take some more time to think, just don't base your decision on what other people say.

Adam

bkwalker · Jun 17th, 2003, 08:02 PM

cheers adam...

think i'll just wait it out a little.. and its true.. its my car and i should do what makes me happy.. will be sure to post some pics when i do whatever i do!

right now im actually pretty certain it will be painted everything with the aero side skirts.. and possible aero grill..

thanks again!

Tonyt3 · Jun 17th, 2003, 08:12 PM

Not on a Silver car mate, the black gives your car some interesting lines, painting them will spoil it.

This looks great on EB cars, don't be too swayed by that picture, you need to see what it looks like on just a Silver car.

But thats just my opinion, Mini is abut indeviduality, so if you decide to go ahead I hope it looks good. It's your car, do what you want to do. Plenty of photos later though....

Good luck

timmerleon · Jun 17th, 2003, 10:27 PM

Look at this picture!!!!!

Tonyt3 · Jun 17th, 2003, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by timmerleon
Look at this picture!!!!!

Nice...

Tonyt3 · Jun 17th, 2003, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tony*t3
Nice...

Black car with white wheels + roof and crome mirrors. You must really enjoy cleaninf your car, it must be a dust magnet!! Sweet though.

timmerleon · Jun 17th, 2003, 10:55 PM

Yes I like to polish my car.
But it has a protech polish threatement for the paint on the car and on the wheels.

The next 5 years I only have to wash my car!!!

The threatement works perfect, Look at www.protech.nl

rinos69 · Jun 17th, 2003, 11:22 PM

I've never seen one on the streets, but in those pics it looks very good...
I would like to know something more about the paint job:
did the painter gives you a warranty for the job? -i've seen a lot of cars with painted bumpers, but usually in 2/3 yrs (depends on your parking habits

) the paint job begins to detach

probably they weren't "professional paintings" but...
how do you discover if it's a god or a bad job?

last...
sorry but *in my opinion* DS is the only color in which i would keep the original trimmings...

bkwalker · Jun 18th, 2003, 06:53 AM

those pictures are awesome!!!

i totally agree with u there...i am trying to post a picture but its too big.. so i will stick it on my gallery for u all to see...

bkwalker · Jun 18th, 2003, 07:06 AM

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture15000.html

GO check out this pic to see my reasoning behind the colour coding!

this picture is a must see!!!

Jun 14th, 2003, 08:24 AM	#1
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 804 Offline	painting black trimming - should i do it??? been thinking about painting the black trimming around the whole car.. just got a quote for 1200$ for a very professional job - and im happy to pay it... BUT as im leaving the painter he tries to talk me out of doing it saying "some things are better left original" and "some people may not like it when you sell it" what should i do??? i loved the idea but it has got me thinking now go check out pics to see my car and make a decision thanks benno

Jun 14th, 2003, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 804 Offline	this is what it potentially will look like (but my car is silver) and has the standard aero skirts Attached Thumbnails benno

Jun 14th, 2003, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 804 Offline	Also CHECK OUT THIS LINK the pics look better (go to the bottom of the page) http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona..._FLiPSiDE.html benno

Jun 14th, 2003, 09:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 804 Offline	bartmack just talked to the painter. he said he'll give 10% discount if i pay cash so im even more into it now! i was thinking more about paint chips in the side skirt behind my front wheels but the guys who are doing it for me are supposidly "the best" around where i live.. they smooth the plastic and make it look like the plastic is part of the metal.. they actually remove all the trimmings and stick them in some oven, and do a hell of a job! i think i will most likely get it done.. thanks for the reply though! benno

Jun 14th, 2003, 10:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Do it! It makes the car look awesome! I've seen a few in person and they're very nice. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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Jun 14th, 2003, 09:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 3,373 Offline	bk, the black accent does look nice with most all colors, and especially silver, it gives the car some nice definition. The biggest hassles are keeping wax off of the plastic & keeping the plastic from fading out. As an alternative consider having the black trim painted black! Then it could be waxed with the rest of the car and you would essentially maintain the original look. I actually wish someone would sell painted black replacement kits so the existing trim could be swapped out with no painting required. (So you would have to add a "Both" option to your poll for me to vote! )

Jun 14th, 2003, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 804 Offline	thanks miniman! by the way... how come you havn't done it! haha benno

Jun 14th, 2003, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by bkwalker thanks miniman! by the way... how come you havn't done it! haha It's all a matter of $$$$$, and right now I don't have any. I first wanna put a lot of performance mods into my puppy, which I have already started doing, then make it look pretty. Althought I have gotten the white lights, and they look fantastic. But believe me, the painted moldings is definitly on the list. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 14th, 2003, 10:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 804 Offline	ahh ok! fair enough then im planning on doing the opposite from you. just making my car look nicer and stand out a bit more.. then im going to do some performance mods like the 15% pulley , maybe ECU remap, but its costly isn't it! benno

Jun 17th, 2003, 06:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 804 Offline	come one! any more responses??? please vote!!! my mind cannot make decisions like this!!!! benno

Jun 17th, 2003, 07:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Really benno, this is your car, I wouldn't base what you do on a poll. It's your car, you should do what makes you happy! If you really think it looks nice then get it, if you're still wishy-washy about it, then wait alittle longer and take some more time to think, just don't base your decision on what other people say. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 17th, 2003, 08:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 804 Offline	cheers adam... think i'll just wait it out a little.. and its true.. its my car and i should do what makes me happy.. will be sure to post some pics when i do whatever i do! right now im actually pretty certain it will be painted everything with the aero side skirts.. and possible aero grill.. thanks again! benno

Jun 17th, 2003, 08:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Not on a Silver car mate, the black gives your car some interesting lines, painting them will spoil it. This looks great on EB cars, don't be too swayed by that picture, you need to see what it looks like on just a Silver car. But thats just my opinion, Mini is abut indeviduality, so if you decide to go ahead I hope it looks good. It's your car, do what you want to do. Plenty of photos later though.... Good luck

Jun 17th, 2003, 10:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
timmerleon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 24 Offline	Look at this picture!!!!! Attached Thumbnails black white Cooper S sitn white 17 inch alloys

Jun 17th, 2003, 10:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by timmerleon Look at this picture!!!!! Nice...

Jun 17th, 2003, 10:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Tonyt3* Nice... Black car with white wheels + roof and crome mirrors. You must really enjoy cleaninf your car, it must be a dust magnet!! Sweet though.

Jun 17th, 2003, 10:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
timmerleon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 24 Offline	Yes I like to polish my car. But it has a protech polish threatement for the paint on the car and on the wheels. The next 5 years I only have to wash my car!!! The threatement works perfect, Look at www.protech.nl Attached Thumbnails black white Cooper S sitn white 17 inch alloys

Jun 17th, 2003, 11:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
rinos69 MINI2 Goofy Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: in the middle of pia Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 160 Offline	I've never seen one on the streets, but in those pics it looks very good... I would like to know something more about the paint job: did the painter gives you a warranty for the job? -i've seen a lot of cars with painted bumpers, but usually in 2/3 yrs (depends on your parking habits) the paint job begins to detach probably they weren't "professional paintings" but... how do you discover if it's a god or a bad job? last... sorry but in my opinion DS is the only color in which i would keep the original trimmings...

Jun 18th, 2003, 06:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 804 Offline	those pictures are awesome!!! i totally agree with u there...i am trying to post a picture but its too big.. so i will stick it on my gallery for u all to see... benno

Jun 18th, 2003, 07:06 AM	#20 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 804 Offline	http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture15000.html GO check out this pic to see my reasoning behind the colour coding! this picture is a must see!!! benno

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