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minicabrio · Jan 21st, 2007, 05:33 PM

Finally managed to get some pics of the Minx with her R90s on in some light (albeit flourescent!).

These show the polished lip on the outer rim... really does look stunning!

However, no acid based wheel cleaners (I now use Meguires Hotwheels - fantastic stuff), and they need polishing with AutoSol once a week...

Enjoy!

ALD0 · Jan 21st, 2007, 05:38 PM

Looking

Love the MINI sign as well!

minicabrio · Jan 21st, 2007, 05:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Interceptor (original)

Looking

Love the MINI sign as well!

Ta!

The MINI sign is another recent addition, stops my brother-in-law parking his van there

envy · Jan 21st, 2007, 05:50 PM

Hi MiniCabrio,

What lights have you got on that, i like the Xenon look..
And the side lights seem different..

As im after some inspiration

minicabrio · Jan 21st, 2007, 05:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by envy (original)

Hi MiniCabrio,

What lights have you got on that, i like the Xenon look..
And the side lights seem different..

As im after some inspiration

They are the standard facelifted headlamp units with Halfords Ultra-Blue bulbs in... not necessary for the blue look but for the amazing light spread

Sidelights are Halos (I bought from NewMINIStuff.com) with Osram Diadem Indicator bulbs

CC07ERS · Jan 21st, 2007, 05:55 PM

nice wheels they really suit your car

Serby · Jan 21st, 2007, 06:02 PM

They look awesome

Jordan210 · Jan 21st, 2007, 06:12 PM

Looking good Jon

*Vikki* · Jan 21st, 2007, 06:17 PM

great looking wheels but i am biased

vickietots · Jan 22nd, 2007, 06:08 AM

AM loving the wheels!! The polished lip looks

ItHurts · Jan 22nd, 2007, 07:12 AM

Very nice indeedy!

:: Jon :: · Jan 22nd, 2007, 07:39 AM

Nice bit of shine you have

I love MINI, Laura · Jan 22nd, 2007, 08:38 AM

You do really love chrome don't you Jon! It looks fab! I love those wheels. Same as my old One! Lovely! great job on the paint work too Jon looks spotless!

minicabrio · Jan 22nd, 2007, 08:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

You do really love chrome don't you Jon! It looks fab! I love those wheels. Same as my old One! Lovely! great job on the paint work too Jon looks spotless!

I hadn't even done the bodywork

That was after just a quick rinse off!

KPKalle · Jan 22nd, 2007, 08:47 AM

Looking great Jon

Curry23 · Jan 22nd, 2007, 09:50 AM

Some very nice wheels you have got there matey, suit it really well

miniXL · Jan 23rd, 2007, 12:08 AM

v. Nice!

Love the chrommmmme....

Gr1zzLy · Jan 23rd, 2007, 07:37 AM

nice!

AidenL · Jan 23rd, 2007, 07:52 AM

TimCrighton · Jan 25th, 2007, 10:50 AM

Nooooooooo! Don't use Autosol! Its much too harsh on mirror polished material - try and get hold of something called Belgom Alu (Ebay is the best bet) as its waxed based, or brasso wadding as its non abrasive...

I used to run these (See attachment) on my Golf which were mirror polished 2.5 inch lips so needed serious maintainence! Polished wheels are really popular in the vw scene and I've spent a lot of time looking after polished wheels on my various dubs and I'd recommend Belgom all day long

Wheels look really good though! Will have to keep my eyes peeled for those round Farnborough!

Jan 21st, 2007, 05:33 PM	#1
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 14,904 Offline	R90s Polished Lip !! Finally managed to get some pics of the Minx with her R90s on in some light (albeit flourescent!). These show the polished lip on the outer rim... really does look stunning! However, no acid based wheel cleaners (I now use Meguires Hotwheels - fantastic stuff), and they need polishing with AutoSol once a week... Enjoy!

Jan 21st, 2007, 05:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
envy Now im Hyper! Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 428 Offline	Hi MiniCabrio, What lights have you got on that, i like the Xenon look.. And the side lights seem different.. As im after some inspiration Sig Coming Soon..

Jan 21st, 2007, 06:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Serby :: 32mpg woo! :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 952 Offline	They look awesome :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Jan 21st, 2007, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jordan210 Cyber Police My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your House ! Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 9,510 Offline	Looking good Jon MINI2's Resident Dyslexic

Jan 22nd, 2007, 07:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
ItHurts Letting the days go by Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stop Making Sense Local Time: 09:40 AM Posts: 909 Offline	Very nice indeedy! If you can't be good... be good at it!

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Jan 21st, 2007, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 9,429 Offline	Looking Love the MINI sign as well!

Jan 21st, 2007, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 14,904 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Interceptor (original) Looking Love the MINI sign as well! Ta! The MINI sign is another recent addition, stops my brother-in-law parking his van there

Jan 21st, 2007, 05:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 14,904 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by envy (original) Hi MiniCabrio, What lights have you got on that, i like the Xenon look.. And the side lights seem different.. As im after some inspiration They are the standard facelifted headlamp units with Halfords Ultra-Blue bulbs in... not necessary for the blue look but for the amazing light spread Sidelights are Halos (I bought from NewMINIStuff.com) with Osram Diadem Indicator bulbs

Jan 21st, 2007, 05:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 2,721 Offline	nice wheels they really suit your car

Jan 21st, 2007, 06:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 2,220 Offline	great looking wheels but i am biased

Jan 22nd, 2007, 06:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
vickietots Countdown Queen! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Run Blues! Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 3,797 Offline	AM loving the wheels!! The polished lip looks

Jan 22nd, 2007, 07:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
:: Jon :: what a 5h1t hole My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	Nice bit of shine you have EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Jan 22nd, 2007, 08:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 3,188 Offline	You do really love chrome don't you Jon! It looks fab! I love those wheels. Same as my old One! Lovely! great job on the paint work too Jon looks spotless!

Jan 22nd, 2007, 08:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 14,904 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original) You do really love chrome don't you Jon! It looks fab! I love those wheels. Same as my old One! Lovely! great job on the paint work too Jon looks spotless! I hadn't even done the bodywork That was after just a quick rinse off!

Jan 22nd, 2007, 08:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 21,150 Offline	Looking great Jon Global Moderator

Jan 22nd, 2007, 09:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
Curry23 RIP Bella :( Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 09:40 AM Posts: 1,402 Offline	Some very nice wheels you have got there matey, suit it really well macdaddy_237@hotmail.com

Jan 23rd, 2007, 12:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
miniXL Small + Car = Big Smiles Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 09:40 AM Posts: 383 Offline	v. Nice! Love the chrommmmme....

Jan 23rd, 2007, 07:37 AM	#18 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 08:40 PM Posts: 1,757 Offline	nice!

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Jan 25th, 2007, 10:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
TimCrighton Beer Society President... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, Hants Local Time: 10:40 AM Posts: 514 Offline	Nooooooooo! Don't use Autosol! Its much too harsh on mirror polished material - try and get hold of something called Belgom Alu (Ebay is the best bet) as its waxed based, or brasso wadding as its non abrasive... I used to run these (See attachment) on my Golf which were mirror polished 2.5 inch lips so needed serious maintainence! Polished wheels are really popular in the vw scene and I've spent a lot of time looking after polished wheels on my various dubs and I'd recommend Belgom all day long Wheels look really good though! Will have to keep my eyes peeled for those round Farnborough! Attached Thumbnails www.timcrighton.com Track Day Instruction - New MINI specialist!

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