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+1 on YouTube. See the Channel "DipYourCar". There are a ton of videos and a lot of tips. There are a little things that can help you get a near paint like finish. I have moved from using cans to using a paint sprayer to do my dipping. Its a fun hobby! I'm getting ready to do a Storm Trooper theme for this winter
Here you go...a few garage pix for you to enjoy. Lots of LED accent light strips all motion activated or via remote controls or via Liftmaster's iPhone app from anywhere in the world ;-)
So when are you hosting a MINI garage party , I will bring the R58 JCW and the drinks
hey mini **** and eric campbell how did you black out your beltline??? thinking the 88 electrical tape may peel like ecs said.
I used to have the black tape...but went with this. You can get it at Oreilly's for 10 bucks. Did the top, back and front as well. Plasti dipping it would be very easy though. Very.
oh yeah I see. very cool. but you can control the spray that much???? no issues of spray falling off on the body? i would think you need to cover the body somewhat from fallout.
I remember when I first tried this plasti dip. I damn near covered the entire side of my car just to do the door handle. Now its to the point where I barely even use tape.
You really dont need that much coverage on the parts you are not painting. Tape off the area, finish job, get some kind of spray cleaner (in between wash detail type spray) and wipe the car down. "Overspray" comes off so easily. Its weird at first but eventually you will find that this is not spray paint.
I was concerned with my other car in the garage, but it had nothing on it. Plasti dip rules!!!!!!
So when are you hosting a MINI garage party , I will bring the R58 JCW and the drinks
when i finish installing the stripper pole, lounge chairs and disco ball lights ;-)
notice i have a retro koolatron coke machine in the corner of this pic. i made a custom cantilever shelf to hold it. can put beer in there if you want. i just have coke now
I am down with that Question is where is the projection TV for the Ohio State games.
And you need carpet sample from the store to set under the tire ? Looks like you have some kind of plastic
No jukebox I can see. lol
Funny you say that. I'm shopping for a Samsung 60" smart tv that will mount to the wall where OSU logo is now. Garage has outlet for cable TV and Ethernet port so there's a dedicated wifi router in the garage already ;-)
Oh those are just sections of plastic linear I glued to the floor while it was curing so I don't get yellow spots from hot tires. I'm expanding the checked Swisstrax floor tiles across all stalls soon.
yeah that garage is FRIGGIN BITCHEN!!! NICE JOB MAN!
IF I HAD YOUR WHEELS I'D HAVE A GARAGE LIKE THAT TOO.
but i'd still have the dealer change the oil. hahaha warranty you know.
My friends work as service advisor, service managers, and techs and nearby Mini dealership so I get to do certain things that I can't do at home...like alignment.
I do my own JCW oil change every 3,333 miles and only do the once a year or every 10K miles free oil change at the dealer.
when i finish installing the stripper pole, lounge chairs and disco ball lights ;-)
notice i have a retro koolatron coke machine in the corner of this pic. i made a custom cantilever shelf to hold it. can put beer in there if you want. i just have coke now
wow **** you got it totally wired! I've got THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF YOUR GARAGE!!!! HAHAHA MINE (in TEXAS)
CIRCA 1920 GARAGE THAT WAS THE SERVANT QUARTERS TO A LARGE ESTATE THAT COULD ONLY FIT A MINI (OR MODEL A) WITH DIRT FLOORS (covered with astro turf), SHARES SPACE WITH MY OFFICE BOXES AND WASHER DRYER. ILLUMINATED BY (2) ALDI ENERGY SAVER LIGHT BULBS.
NOTE: TIRE STACK OF CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT 205/17 - too lazy to install them
Hey nothing wrong with that. I like the antique stuff also. Always wanted an old big barn that can be converted to a cool garage yet keep the old structure exposed.
so much for the JCW being a poor man's sports car. VERY COOL **** ON YOUR GARAGE MAN! YOU'RE INSPIRING ME!
LOL price of a car has nothing to do with it and have never subscribed to that term "poor man's sports car". Just a hobby like any hobby ;-)
Always wanted a Mini Cooper and have watched "The Italian Job" almost 20 times (mainly because of Charlize Theron). I love the look of old school Minis and Gen 1 and 2, keeping the historical Mini lines so had to get one when I got a sweet deal on year end for my 2013. I knew the new one was coming but early pictures lost it for me.
Don't get me wrong. The new F56 JCW is nice and more refined. I looked at it closely back in January at the Detroit auto show and had a chance to test drive one recently. No offense to anyone who bought the new JCW, but it's just not for me. It's "too" refined and not as "raw" as Gen 2. Most of all it lost the look in some way. Interior is too busy, not simpler making the Gen 2 interior more desirable IMHO. Just personal taste...keeping my R56 JCW for a long time.
Hey **** did you paint your headlight and tail trim on the car or did you remove and paint?
Remove and paint. They simply pop off. Front grill comes out easily and remove the 2 trim pieces also. Gas cap twists and use a small screw driver to gently lift the tab from behind. Side scuttles slide forward and pop out.
I remove anything I can for better coverage of the Plasti dip.
I'm getting ready to meet the man, the legend, the one and only Valentino Balboni tonight for dinner. He's in town for the annual Dave Thomas Wendy's and Italian Exotics Gathering charity event for children.
SWEET RIDE MAN! WOW MEETING THE TEST DRIVER FOR THE LAMBO - AWESOME!!! HEY SHOOT A PIC OF YOUR ENGINE. LIKE TO SEE
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do you USE just a flat tip screwdriver for removing those trim pieces OR SOMETHING SPECIAL? THANKS ****! ENJOY
Flat screwdriver wrapped with a towel.
Had dinner with Valentino Balboni this evening. What a living legend and such a gentleman. His signature and "Grazie!" can now be seen through the clean engine bonnet like an artist signing a masterpiece and encased in glass ;-)
wow! the dude signed your engine compartment - really cool!!! that's awesome! love the engine is behind glass. twin turbo. gotta love it. will it last? maybe spray with a clear coat.
No turbos. All stock V10.
Its permanent silver Sharpie so won't go anywhere.
Balboni signing http://youtu.be/OPryN1HcMUA
0-90 mph in Corsa mode and QuickSilver titanium exhaust sound http://youtu.be/DHLimZmvoJ4
Question is where is the projection TV for the Ohio State games. 
