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Old Dec 10th, 2004, 06:55 AM
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Question Painted arches/fender flares and lower skirt -- two tone??

Here is a super quick photoshop of what I'm thinking of doing to my MINI. I think it could be a bold move...what are you thoughts/opinions on this look? Has anybody painted two-tone or white body lowers??? I think it might look rally-schweet.



I need to find a place in SoCal that can paint the plastic flares/skirts. Anybody have this done??

Also, anybody over the pond want to trade for US spec flares that have the lighting in them?? I want your that are clean...Where can I buy the UK spec arches???

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Old Dec 10th, 2004, 10:36 AM
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You need to look at Smurn's gallery:

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Old Dec 10th, 2004, 11:46 AM
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It's different, but personally not something I would do. I find the white edging draws my attention away from the actual car. It's like looking at an outline and not paying attention to what's inside the lines.

I wonder what it would look like w/ white wheels.

I'd love to see pics if/when you decide to have the trim painted.
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Old Dec 10th, 2004, 11:47 AM
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Mini-Design have done something similar to this on their MCS demo. It is black and their new body kit has a silver flake over silver and it looks cracking when the sun is on it! Check out their website - www.mini-design.com. I personally prefer this look on a black car, not so sure on green.

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If you want more exemples of painted arches look at here:
http://www.todomini.com/foro/viewtopic.php?t=397
http://www.todomini.com/foro/viewtopic.php?t=452
http://www.todomini.com/foro/viewtopic.php?t=384
http://www.todomini.com/foro/viewtopic.php?t=442
http://www.todomini.com/foro/viewtopic.php?t=419
http://www.todomini.com/foro/viewtopic.php?t=324

They are exemples about official Spain Mini Up Program

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Old Dec 14th, 2004, 12:11 PM
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Robby... Off topic but I noticed your wheels are rather cool what are they????

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