Restoration-Mini

Technical Forums => Maintenance and Modifications => Topic started by: ADRay on June 16, 2016, 04:06:08 PM

Title: before & after
Post by: ADRay on June 16, 2016, 04:06:08 PM
I purchased this Mini in May 2014, and the prior owner had painted it like this:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a217/AxDxRxxx/imagejpg1_zpsf02a8b05.jpg)

the roof was painted red and had an incorrect Union Jack vinyl sticker UNDER the clear coat. It was always the one thing I didn't like about it. I don't even have a very good picture of it.

Earlier this week I had it fixed:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a217/AxDxRxxx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsakk8ddix.jpeg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a217/AxDxRxxx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps1xlbse60.jpeg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a217/AxDxRxxx/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7b7p9ruh.jpeg)

I'm very happy with the results. I went with black (the only other option I'd considered was white) because the car  was a single paint color from the factory, and all black really makes the chrome accents pop
Title: Re: before & after
Post by: stan360 on June 16, 2016, 04:12:59 PM
It looks much better all black. The black wheels are a nice touch.....very sharp.



Title: Re: before & after
Post by: 94touring on June 16, 2016, 04:37:28 PM
That was an interesting paint scheme.  I like the new look.
Title: Re: before & after
Post by: jeff10049 on June 16, 2016, 10:02:38 PM
way better now. Nice mini.
Title: Re: before & after
Post by: ADRay on June 17, 2016, 03:54:18 AM
thanks everyone.
Title: Re: before & after
Post by: Pairaminis on June 17, 2016, 05:14:05 AM
What wheels are those?  I'm looking for some 12s with black centers and chrome/painted rims.
Jack
Title: Re: before & after
Post by: Willie_B on June 17, 2016, 05:52:36 AM
Quote from: Pairaminis on June 17, 2016, 05:14:05 AM
What wheels are those?  I'm looking for some 12s with black centers and chrome/painted rims.
Jack
Revolutions
http://www.johnbrownwheels.com/Shop/P-107-5-x-12-JBW-Revolite-Black.html
Title: Re: before & after
Post by: Pairaminis on June 18, 2016, 05:21:07 AM
Thanks Willie.
Jack