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Old May 11, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Creative paint job for bonnet?

Over the past 37k miles, I've collected quite an assortment of chips in the paint on my bonnet. I've got an Indi Blue/White MINI and thought I'd check if anyone has suggestions or ideas for something creative to do other than just a normal paint job. The only thing I can think of is possibly a white scoop.

Thanks for the ideas,
Mike
 
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Old May 11, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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There are some really cool stripe ideas from the stripe companies. That can really transform the look. Check the vendor links.
 
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Old May 11, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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I've never seen a MINI with ghost flames- that would look awesome on the IB


Someone's bound to post the MAXIM MINI on here at some point
 
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Old May 11, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by RCristiano
Someone's bound to post the MAXIM MINI on here at some point
FHM

I'm so tired of seeing that MINI.
 
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Old May 12, 2005 | 06:24 AM
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Is that the one with the girly parts? It is getting old.
 
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Old May 12, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Yeah you could have stripes, flames, or checkers or something else of interest painted on your hood . I'm thinking about doing black checkers since I have a nice big scratch on the bonnet from a dumptruck and need to get it fixed/painted anyway.
 
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Old May 12, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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I had mine custom painted after I bounced a deer off of it two years ago

 
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Old May 12, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Repaint Entire Hood

I had my entire IB hood repainted when a dump truck threw stones at my hood. It cost me $600, but I used the best body shop in Philly, which is the one MINI, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes use. I think the paint is thicker than original paint.

Next time I might go for a paintd stripe in a custom color. I'm not big on vinyl stickers. Please post your final result.

P.S. Just had my rear bumper repainted to the tune of $1,100 bucks.
 
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Old May 12, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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When I needed my hood replaced I took the opportunity and had my white stripes painted on. I love it.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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If you are in or near New Jersey. I will paint bonnet stripes for $350 any color you want.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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You should get a giant Incan warrior holding a big breasted incan woman in his arms in front of a burning city.... That would be muy bonito..Ryan
 
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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Hey check out my website. www.aestheticreations.net

I can do just about anything you want for the bonnet or where ever. The nice thing about vinyl is you can take it off and do something else later.

If you want ghost flames they can be done in vinyl now too.
 
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