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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by NadiaThinks
That's what I saw in some of the threads. Hoping it's still possible!!!
Aww, guess I gotta be the party-pooper and say it's not possible. The back of the custom-fit sunshades is a black, felt material (they are meant to be reversed for colder weather use to keep frost from forming) and so the vinyl won't stick to it. On that note, I'd recommend not using the shades in very, very cold temperatures though. The vinyl stiffens up at freezing temperature and won't bend as easily.

To have more than one expression for my MINI I've taken to packing around two different Eyeshades, one happy one and one angry one for those days he's either really dirty or feeling like racing.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:53 AM
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Wasn't sure that would be possible.

I may have to buy myself another one at some point. The first was a gift from my husband. I'd love to get one for his BMW, but not sure how much longer he plans to keep it.

I love backing in to our garage and putting my angry eyeshades up so Pearl is ready to greet my husband when he comes home. lol Makes me laugh!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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Any suggestions for eyes for my "Checkers"?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by KathsMINI
Any suggestions for eyes for my "Checkers"?
Well, checkered eyes for Checkers, of course!

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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Dittin, I enjoy making Pearl glare at my husband when he opens the garage!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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just curious, where do you guys store the shades when not in use?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by OreoSAll4
just curious, where do you guys store the shades when not in use?
I usually put mine in the trunk.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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I don't have mine yet but I plan on putting it behind the passenger seat.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by OreoSAll4
just curious, where do you guys store the shades when not in use?
I put mine behind the front seats and rest it on my center rail between the seats and the cup holder on the rail. It holds it in place well.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by OreoSAll4
just curious, where do you guys store the shades when not in use?
In the pouch on the back of the passenger seat.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Dittin,

Can you do anything that would evoke a Wonder Woman look? Something along the lines of the following maybe?

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/wond...eup-xotic-eyes

I'm getting my girl in a few weeks and think the right eyes would complete my theme
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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I just got the email saying mine shipped!! Can't wait!!
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniMouse17
Dittin, I enjoy making Pearl glare at my husband when he opens the garage!
Lol. love it!!
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Trystana
Dittin,

Can you do anything that would evoke a Wonder Woman look? Something along the lines of the following maybe?

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/wond...eup-xotic-eyes

I'm getting my girl in a few weeks and think the right eyes would complete my theme
LOVE the theme, Trystana! Can't wait to see it all put together.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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LOVE the theme, Trystana! Can't wait to see it all put together.
Thank you! I'm so excited to see it in person. I'm fairly certain I'll be the only one around, and easy to spot. So adding more character can only be a good thing! Haha

I'll definitely post pics when she comes in. She's on her way across the pond now!
 
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Trystana
Dittin,

Can you do anything that would evoke a Wonder Woman look?

I had so much fun decorating an Eyeshade to look like Wonder Woman! I hope you like it!

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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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That is awesome, Dittin!! I so wish I had known you took custom requests!
Course, I have no idea what I'd want but I do know you are great at what you do!
 
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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it's AMAZING! The Wonder Woman car is going to look stunning!

Just ordered my eyes and I am SO excited!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 06:44 AM
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Those eyes are amazing!! Can't wait to see them on your MINI!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Dittin
I had so much fun decorating an Eyeshade to look like Wonder Woman! I hope you like it!

Those... look... AMAZING! I love them!

Any chance I could see it with blue eyes? Whatever shade of blue you think looks best with the rest of it. I really love it though! Now to convince the hubs to let me order it.

So awesome!! Thank you!!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Trystana
Those... look... AMAZING! I love them!

Any chance I could see it with blue eyes? Whatever shade of blue you think looks best with the rest of it. I really love it though! Now to convince the hubs to let me order it.

So awesome!! Thank you!!
Here's blue eyes:
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 05:07 AM
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Yes, those will work! Hubby is on board so I'll place the order. Should I just put "wonder woman" in as the description on your website?

I set the image as the lock screen on my phone so I can keep looking at it. I love it!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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Oh! I love I Wonder Woman eyes! I can't wat to see them on the MINI. I want to get an eyeshade for my Oliver but can't decide which ones. I can see that anything will be possible. :-) Ill have to start working on what I want so I can do a birthday hint....
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jacquesew
Oh! I love I Wonder Woman eyes! I can't wat to see them on the MINI. I want to get an eyeshade for my Oliver but can't decide which ones. I can see that anything will be possible. :-) Ill have to start working on what I want so I can do a birthday hint....
Lol
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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Yes, those will work! Hubby is on board so I'll place the order. Should I just put "wonder woman" in as the description on your website?

I set the image as the lock screen on my phone so I can keep looking at it. I love it!
I placed the order today (hopefully not twice... PayPal was being weird) and just put a note in the descriptor for you. Let me know if you need more info.

I'm so excited!!!!! As soon as I have it I will be sure to post pictures.
 
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