Would like your input for the new color of my mini...
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Would like your input for the new color of my mini...
Hey all,
I'm in the process of fixing my 78 mini and I've decided to repaint it.
Couple of important things to note:
1) The interior is black with red stitching, which I plan on keeping the same
2) It will have certain chrome accents (ie. grill, bullet side mirrors, trunk hinges, bumpers, etc)
Here is how it sits right now.
Above pics were prob taken a while ago. Here's how it sits now
Here are my top choices
BMW Silver grey with black top (no stripes)
BMW silver grey with silver grey top (silver stripes)
Jet black with silver top (silver stripes) - like now.
With all my cars, I'd like to have a theme to work towards so this one is going for the "tough, sporty clean look" as it will have a bike rack on top.
Any suggestions/thoughts? Thanks
Edwin
I'm in the process of fixing my 78 mini and I've decided to repaint it.
Couple of important things to note:
1) The interior is black with red stitching, which I plan on keeping the same
2) It will have certain chrome accents (ie. grill, bullet side mirrors, trunk hinges, bumpers, etc)
Here is how it sits right now.
Above pics were prob taken a while ago. Here's how it sits now
Here are my top choices
BMW Silver grey with black top (no stripes)
BMW silver grey with silver grey top (silver stripes)
Jet black with silver top (silver stripes) - like now.
With all my cars, I'd like to have a theme to work towards so this one is going for the "tough, sporty clean look" as it will have a bike rack on top.
Any suggestions/thoughts? Thanks
Edwin
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I know I'm straying into Classic Minis, but I appreciate the classics even if I don't own one!
All of your options sound classy & clean.
Just a question for a non-biker - if you put the bike rack on, does use of the rack mean marks on the roof when you're putting the bike in/taking it out? (from the bike tires?) If it does, the black roof would probably be best for practicality sake, right?
And stripes have always made me think Mini - whichever combo you decide on, I vote for stripes!
All of your options sound classy & clean.
Just a question for a non-biker - if you put the bike rack on, does use of the rack mean marks on the roof when you're putting the bike in/taking it out? (from the bike tires?) If it does, the black roof would probably be best for practicality sake, right?
And stripes have always made me think Mini - whichever combo you decide on, I vote for stripes!
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I know I'm straying into Classic Minis, but I appreciate the classics even if I don't own one!
All of your options sound classy & clean.
Just a question for a non-biker - if you put the bike rack on, does use of the rack mean marks on the roof when you're putting the bike in/taking it out? (from the bike tires?) If it does, the black roof would probably be best for practicality sake, right?
And stripes have always made me think Mini - whichever combo you decide on, I vote for stripes!
All of your options sound classy & clean.
Just a question for a non-biker - if you put the bike rack on, does use of the rack mean marks on the roof when you're putting the bike in/taking it out? (from the bike tires?) If it does, the black roof would probably be best for practicality sake, right?
And stripes have always made me think Mini - whichever combo you decide on, I vote for stripes!
In response to the stripes... I am still deciding. I'm not sure if I want to have the stripes painted on or vinyled....
Edwin
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I'd keep it black w/silver...
BUT...
Since it's very "modern" what with the chin dam and all, I'd use a metallic flake black or a very, very dark gray (that would only really show in sunlight - at night it would look black) instead of a straight black. that's just what I'd do anyway.
PS - you could TOTALLY pull off black w/ red stripes on that car, IMHO.
BUT...
Since it's very "modern" what with the chin dam and all, I'd use a metallic flake black or a very, very dark gray (that would only really show in sunlight - at night it would look black) instead of a straight black. that's just what I'd do anyway.
PS - you could TOTALLY pull off black w/ red stripes on that car, IMHO.
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I'd keep it black w/silver...
BUT...
Since it's very "modern" what with the chin dam and all, I'd use a metallic flake black or a very, very dark gray (that would only really show in sunlight - at night it would look black) instead of a straight black. that's just what I'd do anyway.
PS - you could TOTALLY pull off black w/ red stripes on that car, IMHO.
BUT...
Since it's very "modern" what with the chin dam and all, I'd use a metallic flake black or a very, very dark gray (that would only really show in sunlight - at night it would look black) instead of a straight black. that's just what I'd do anyway.
PS - you could TOTALLY pull off black w/ red stripes on that car, IMHO.
I'm leaning towards this (exactly just like that with the stripes thicker and closer together and with a red accent)
but this does look good too
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