Astro Black Registry
#27
#28
Originally Posted by saakey
And just what exactly is it that you drive smart a**? Let me guess...Not old enough yet to drive?
#29
Originally Posted by JCWGurl
Yes, the Jet Black is nice, it's a shame you don't have one
Nice gallery....
Oh wait! Nothing in there - just like your garage
we have a winner.
Jerk.
Nice gallery....
Oh wait! Nothing in there - just like your garage
we have a winner.
Jerk.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=55920
#30
Originally Posted by Paul!
Are Cosmos Blacks' invited to the party?
-Paul!
-Paul!
May have to call J and K and have them use the memmory messupper thingy on a few Jet Black fans.
Astro Black fans/owners: Please don't go and hyjack some other color's thread. set the example!
#31
#32
Originally Posted by JCWGurl
NO regrets
dgboggs
You say my car looks like a** you are a jerk.
I for one think all the colors are wonderful. Even if someone had an iridescent one (there is a classic in Winnipeg that is!) it's still a wicked self expression.
Go home to your Jet Black thread. Shoo now.
dgboggs
You say my car looks like a** you are a jerk.
I for one think all the colors are wonderful. Even if someone had an iridescent one (there is a classic in Winnipeg that is!) it's still a wicked self expression.
Go home to your Jet Black thread. Shoo now.
#35
Originally Posted by dgboggs
...real original, way to go
#38
I ordered the AB/W because the Jet Blk looked too inky and smooth. After a few weeks the paint swirls would be KILLING me... I can already see some on Boggs' car... tisk tisk..
My MINI says "MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC" on the plate under the hood. Does everyone's say that? Even the Cosmos owners? I rather like the name "Midnight Black Metallic"... Astro makes me think of the Jetsons.
-Steve
My MINI says "MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC" on the plate under the hood. Does everyone's say that? Even the Cosmos owners? I rather like the name "Midnight Black Metallic"... Astro makes me think of the Jetsons.
-Steve
#39
Originally Posted by sandtoast500
I ordered the AB/W because the Jet Blk looked too inky and smooth. After a few weeks the paint swirls would be KILLING me... I can already see some on Boggs' car... tisk tisk..
My MINI says "MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC" on the plate under the hood. Does everyone's say that? Even the Cosmos owners? I rather like the name "Midnight Black Metallic"... Astro makes me think of the Jetsons.
-Steve
My MINI says "MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC" on the plate under the hood. Does everyone's say that? Even the Cosmos owners? I rather like the name "Midnight Black Metallic"... Astro makes me think of the Jetsons.
-Steve
#41
Originally Posted by saakey
i could be wrong here, as i don't know for sure, but didn't Astro only become available in '06?
A brief, and perhaps slightly inaccurate, history...
It was avail in earlier years as Cosmos black, but not on the "S"... the taken out for a year or so in '04, then brought back in for the Cooper for '05, now introduced for the "S" in '06.
Check me if I'm wrong, please.
#42
Originally Posted by sandtoast500
Actually, Astro black became MANDITORY in '06!
Check me if I'm wrong, please.
Check me if I'm wrong, please.
But your's doesn't have a blue-ish tint to it, does it? Is it really Astro Black.
#43
Originally Posted by sandtoast500
....
My MINI says "MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC" on the plate under the hood. Does everyone's say that? ....
My MINI says "MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC" on the plate under the hood. Does everyone's say that? ....
I like "Midnight Black" metalic as a name better then "Astro" black too.
#45
#46
Off topic, but...
Steam is fine and normal. Things get hot under there.
There are more threads for "S" owners that deal with the potential hazards of an air scoop (squirrels, etc.). Some have some mesh there, others don't worry about it and put on bigger scoops. It's an "S" thing, apparently.
Saakey-
My MINI does have a SLIGHT bluish tint to it, but mostly it looks VERY black.
Most people talk a lot about the blue tint on their cars, but I don't see it too much on mine except in direct sunlight at the exact right angle.
Storytime, now:
I walked straight up to it one day downtown, not knowing it was my car (the girlfriend had her that day and snuck past my work) but, thinking it was my MINI's exact twin. "Same options, stripes, oh, but it's Jet Black...", I said to myself, inspecting the paint up close. Then I walked around the back and noticed the stickers and felt embarassed I couldn't even recognize my own family. It was overcast that day (rare in Denver) so I couldn't get that sun sparkle, and she was sort of dirty, further blocking the sparkle.
I wonder if they changed the color from '05-'06? If it's midnight black metallic, then I guess not. I can't Imagine having any other color. She's like a sexy formal tuxedo. Classy.
Steam is fine and normal. Things get hot under there.
There are more threads for "S" owners that deal with the potential hazards of an air scoop (squirrels, etc.). Some have some mesh there, others don't worry about it and put on bigger scoops. It's an "S" thing, apparently.
Saakey-
My MINI does have a SLIGHT bluish tint to it, but mostly it looks VERY black.
Most people talk a lot about the blue tint on their cars, but I don't see it too much on mine except in direct sunlight at the exact right angle.
Storytime, now:
I walked straight up to it one day downtown, not knowing it was my car (the girlfriend had her that day and snuck past my work) but, thinking it was my MINI's exact twin. "Same options, stripes, oh, but it's Jet Black...", I said to myself, inspecting the paint up close. Then I walked around the back and noticed the stickers and felt embarassed I couldn't even recognize my own family. It was overcast that day (rare in Denver) so I couldn't get that sun sparkle, and she was sort of dirty, further blocking the sparkle.
I wonder if they changed the color from '05-'06? If it's midnight black metallic, then I guess not. I can't Imagine having any other color. She's like a sexy formal tuxedo. Classy.
#47
Originally Posted by sandtoast500
I ordered the AB/W because the Jet Blk looked too inky and smooth. After a few weeks the paint swirls would be KILLING me... I can already see some on Boggs' car... tisk tisk..
My MINI says "MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC" on the plate under the hood. Does everyone's say that? Even the Cosmos owners? I rather like the name "Midnight Black Metallic"... Astro makes me think of the Jetsons.
-Steve
My MINI says "MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC" on the plate under the hood. Does everyone's say that? Even the Cosmos owners? I rather like the name "Midnight Black Metallic"... Astro makes me think of the Jetsons.
-Steve
would be more appropriate.
Why they can't say "Silver-Black-Blue Colorchange" is beyond me?
#48
Originally Posted by sandtoast500
I ordered the AB/W because the Jet Blk looked too inky and smooth. After a few weeks the paint swirls would be KILLING me... I can already see some on Boggs' car... tisk tisk..
My MINI says "MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC" on the plate under the hood. Does everyone's say that? Even the Cosmos owners? I rather like the name "Midnight Black Metallic"... Astro makes me think of the Jetsons.
-Steve
My MINI says "MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC" on the plate under the hood. Does everyone's say that? Even the Cosmos owners? I rather like the name "Midnight Black Metallic"... Astro makes me think of the Jetsons.
-Steve
But, it was fun
Oh, and if you know what you're doing, and you're any good at buffing, swirl marks are inexcusable and amatuer
#49
Originally Posted by JCWGurl
Mine does too. It also said that on the lading slip from shipping that was still in the car (I got ot see it stickers and all right off the boat/train!)
I like "Midnight Black" metalic as a name better then "Astro" black too.
I like "Midnight Black" metalic as a name better then "Astro" black too.
#50