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ADO15 · Apr 26th, 2002, 01:20 PM

That got your attention I guess

Anyway, incase someone want to see... I had my "side-grills" painted in Indi Blue to macht the car..

Like it?

I have ordered a set of white lenses (these are the only ones I want to change... rear-lights [i]should[/s] be red - IMO.), but they've yet to be delivered... I should perhaps mention that I did this as a test... My plan was/is to change the original vent's anyway... for Chrome - that is!

Now I'm not so sure about what to do... I might keep these, I might decide to try and spray 'em white(!) or I might get a set of chrome grills... (without the 'S !)

What'ya chrome-addicts think?

monsta · Apr 26th, 2002, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ADO15

What'ya chrome-addicts think?

Silly question! Get the chrome!!!

Looks cool, we wanna see the rest of your car though!! dietcokeplease has silver vents on his cooper and I reckon they look pretty cool.

ADO15 · Apr 26th, 2002, 01:45 PM

Like this you mean?

Btw, any pictures of the rest of dietcoke's car? I couldnt find his gallery...

monsta · Apr 26th, 2002, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ADO15
Like this you mean?

Btw, any pictures of the rest of dietcoke's car? I couldnt find his gallery...

You car is looking fantastic!!

Here's dc's car:

smiffy · Apr 27th, 2002, 03:50 AM

How did DC colour code those side vents

Was it a can of primer & paint job from Halfords

Damo · Apr 27th, 2002, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ADO15
That got your attention I guess

Anyway, incase someone want to see... I had my "side-grills" painted in Indi Blue to macht the car..

Like it?

I have ordered a set of white lenses (these are the only ones I want to change... rear-lights [i]should[/s] be red - IMO.), but they've yet to be delivered... I should perhaps mention that I did this as a test... My plan was/is to change the original vent's anyway... for Chrome - that is!

Now I'm not so sure about what to do... I might keep these, I might decide to try and spray 'em white(!) or I might get a set of chrome grills... (without the 'S !)

What'ya chrome-addicts think?

That looks sweet! Nice idea! Its those little details that set people's car apart from the rest I think, you've really done a fantastic job, everytime I see it I like it more! Hmmm Should I have got Indi Blue instead of Black now

At least mine already been black wouldn't have to do it on mine, but then again the paint finished ones would look sweet as opposed to the Black plastic.

dietcokeplease · Apr 27th, 2002, 09:44 AM

ADO15/monsta,

You been talking about me! [headbutt]

ADO15, I don't have a gallery (apart from this thread!) as most of my pics are still on my memory cards - don't ask, computer probs!

Smiffy, If I coloured coded the side vents with a Halfords can then the side windows and windscreen would also be silver! I got a ChipsAway/PaintTechnik type bloke to do it. He did the side indicator grills and door/wing mirrors for £100. The most important part he says was to use a specialist primer/paint/lacquer to resist stonechips and allow the paint to flex as the plastic expands/contracts.

I'm going to get the windscreen washer jets colour-coded next, but because it's a bit of a small job, I need to find something else to do as well!

MitchyBoy · Apr 27th, 2002, 06:31 PM

Can I take a moment to say I want to start a petition. I hope Monsta's in on this too........ We need chrome windscreen wiper arms. I am getting chrome bonnet vents and indicator grills, so all that's left are the damn windscreen wipers. So can Minispares please rectify this next?!

MitchyBoy

BruceK · Apr 27th, 2002, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MitchyBoy
Can I take a moment to say I want to start a petition. I hope Monsta's in on this too........ We need chrome windscreen wiper arms. I am getting chrome bonnet vents and indicator grills, so all that's left are the damn windscreen wipers. So can Minispares please rectify this next?!

MitchyBoy

I like chrome (almost) as much as some of you guys, but I thought chrome wiper arms are illegal due to the fact sunlight and other light can be reflected off of the arms and temporarily blind the driver. That's why chrome or stainless steel wiper arms haven't appeared on any new cars for the past 20 years or so.

Apr 26th, 2002, 01:20 PM	#1
ADO15 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 10:50 PM Posts: 232 Offline	Putting an end to this chrome-business!! That got your attention I guess Anyway, incase someone want to see... I had my "side-grills" painted in Indi Blue to macht the car.. Like it? I have ordered a set of white lenses (these are the only ones I want to change... rear-lights [i]should[/s] be red - IMO.), but they've yet to be delivered... I should perhaps mention that I did this as a test... My plan was/is to change the original vent's anyway... for Chrome - that is! Now I'm not so sure about what to do... I might keep these, I might decide to try and spray 'em white(!) or I might get a set of chrome grills... (without the 'S !) What'ya chrome-addicts think? "Life begins @ 7,000 rpm's"

Apr 26th, 2002, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Re: Putting an end to this chrome-business!! Quote: Originally posted by ADO15 What'ya chrome-addicts think? Silly question! Get the chrome!!! Looks cool, we wanna see the rest of your car though!! dietcokeplease has silver vents on his cooper and I reckon they look pretty cool. Attached Thumbnails the MINI has gone...

Apr 26th, 2002, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
ADO15 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 10:50 PM Posts: 232 Offline	Like this you mean? Btw, any pictures of the rest of dietcoke's car? I couldnt find his gallery... "Life begins @ 7,000 rpm's"

Apr 26th, 2002, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ADO15 Like this you mean? Btw, any pictures of the rest of dietcoke's car? I couldnt find his gallery... You car is looking fantastic!! Here's dc's car: the MINI has gone...

Apr 27th, 2002, 03:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 10:50 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	How did DC colour code those side vents Was it a can of primer & paint job from Halfords S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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Apr 27th, 2002, 06:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 10,650 Offline	Re: Putting an end to this chrome-business!! Quote: Originally posted by ADO15 That got your attention I guess Anyway, incase someone want to see... I had my "side-grills" painted in Indi Blue to macht the car.. Like it? I have ordered a set of white lenses (these are the only ones I want to change... rear-lights [i]should[/s] be red - IMO.), but they've yet to be delivered... I should perhaps mention that I did this as a test... My plan was/is to change the original vent's anyway... for Chrome - that is! Now I'm not so sure about what to do... I might keep these, I might decide to try and spray 'em white(!) or I might get a set of chrome grills... (without the 'S !) What'ya chrome-addicts think? That looks sweet! Nice idea! Its those little details that set people's car apart from the rest I think, you've really done a fantastic job, everytime I see it I like it more! Hmmm Should I have got Indi Blue instead of Black now At least mine already been black wouldn't have to do it on mine, but then again the paint finished ones would look sweet as opposed to the Black plastic.

Apr 27th, 2002, 09:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 10:50 PM Posts: 5,315 Offline	ADO15/monsta, You been talking about me! [headbutt] ADO15, I don't have a gallery (apart from this thread!) as most of my pics are still on my memory cards - don't ask, computer probs! Smiffy, If I coloured coded the side vents with a Halfords can then the side windows and windscreen would also be silver! I got a ChipsAway/PaintTechnik type bloke to do it. He did the side indicator grills and door/wing mirrors for £100. The most important part he says was to use a specialist primer/paint/lacquer to resist stonechips and allow the paint to flex as the plastic expands/contracts. I'm going to get the windscreen washer jets colour-coded next, but because it's a bit of a small job, I need to find something else to do as well! There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Apr 27th, 2002, 06:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
MitchyBoy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Manchester Local Time: 10:50 PM Posts: 76 Offline	Can I take a moment to say I want to start a petition. I hope Monsta's in on this too........ We need chrome windscreen wiper arms. I am getting chrome bonnet vents and indicator grills, so all that's left are the damn windscreen wipers. So can Minispares please rectify this next?! MitchyBoy The Ever Mellow Master of Yellow!! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/index.php?gallery=MitchyBoy

Apr 27th, 2002, 06:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 04:50 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MitchyBoy Can I take a moment to say I want to start a petition. I hope Monsta's in on this too........ We need chrome windscreen wiper arms. I am getting chrome bonnet vents and indicator grills, so all that's left are the damn windscreen wipers. So can Minispares please rectify this next?! MitchyBoy I like chrome (almost) as much as some of you guys, but I thought chrome wiper arms are illegal due to the fact sunlight and other light can be reflected off of the arms and temporarily blind the driver. That's why chrome or stainless steel wiper arms haven't appeared on any new cars for the past 20 years or so. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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