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Old 07-27-2014, 05:36 PM
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Official Frozen Black / "Black Knight" Owners Club

I know there aren't too many Frozen Black / Black Knight MINIs out there, but I'd like to start this page to see the other ones and any mods.

I'll start with the one I just picked up

ALL4 Automatic
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Window tint
18" Turbo fan spoke anthracite wheels
JCW mirror caps/brake vents
JCW Red Stripes

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I saw one of these at the dealer and thought it looked great. Congrats! Is there any special maintenance required of this paint style?
 
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nice... i thought this was a wrap. the flat black doesn't come up as a choice at miniusa, what gives ?
 
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chini - There are some special products from BMW to keep the paint like new and to give it a good detailing but basically plain washing and drying does the trick. NO buffing or waxing because that can create a shine.

dpike - These were dealer order only as far as I know. Only 60 of them made. MINI didn't offer the ability to build them to spec, they just put them together fully loaded in a variety of packages.
 
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Only 60 in the US. More overseas. Upkeep is supposed to be a *****, because cleaning can accidentally polish it.

Sent from my phone using NAMotoring, which is why I've probably mistyped something.
 
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What's the price point on these bad boys?
Great opportunity for the dealer to charge as they please? ^$$
 
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What's the price point on these bad boys?
Great opportunity for the dealer to charge as they please? ^$$
I paid 3k under MSRP. They tend to be pretty loaded so not on the low end of the pricing scale.
 
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I paid 3k under MSRP. They tend to be pretty loaded so not on the low end of the pricing scale.
Sweet!! I'd matt black vinyl the door handles, all chrome trim and scuttles....mean out that bad boy.....congrats!!
 
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Very nice & cool, like they said before, just have to use Matte finish car cleaner and soap:

Like BMW Frozen Gray colors.

Chemical guys:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/Chemical_Guys_Matte/




MINI has there own here:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/Mini_Matt_Paint/

Post up some more pics close up of the paint. Black Knight looks very nice.

INFO:
 
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Got ours

The wife got hers
Black Jacks mirrors inside door handles and center console
LEDs
Driving Lights
Mud flaps
Nav
Next is getting rid of RF
Will post photo as soon as Seattle weather leaves Colorado
 
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Use the cleaner above above, they help with the frozen / matt colors.

Here is the frozen paint guidelines from BMW.

 
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I used to own a car with a factory matte paint and the upkeep is LESS than glossy paint and it doesn't get swirl marks. It's a win-win in my book and I wish more manufacturers would offer matte finishes. Check out Dr. Beasley's matte paint care line. Some really outstanding products.
 
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OP - love it....Am in Mpls, hope to see it at a meet or on the road one day!

Wish I could order one myself.
 
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Originally Posted by NBCGLX
I used to own a car with a factory matte paint and the upkeep is LESS than glossy paint and it doesn't get swirl marks. It's a win-win in my book and I wish more manufacturers would offer matte finishes. Check out Dr. Beasley's matte paint care line. Some really outstanding products.
+1 I'd love to have a matte paint job.
 
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remini - post up some more pics in the sunlight and close up, would love to see that.
 
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Damn!!

 
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Our Black Knight is in Alaska and have only tinted the windows and wrapped the entire front to protect against rock chips.
 

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revmini - Awesome pics, thanks for posting up the eye candy. Take care of it.
 
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ECS thanks got our wash and it's 1000 times better than the BMW stuff no streaks.
Everything we've got from you is top notch very satisfied
 
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Originally Posted by rlchris130
ECS thanks got our wash and it's 1000 times better than the BMW stuff no streaks.
Everything we've got from you is top notch very satisfied

Awesome , yes great for those frozen colors.


Post up some pics. So we can continue the Black Knight thread.
 
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Last Frontier Black Knight!!
 
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Okiee - Did not show up for me , I tried to repost it for you.



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A 5,000 mile update. This finish is easy to care for, wash and dry. That's it and it looks like new.

I'd love to see some other pictures from Black Knight owners.
 
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Awesome, thanks for the update.
 
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