Interior/Exterior L.Mini's New Taillight Tint!
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From: Baltiluthermonium
Actually today I made an appointment with Speeddesign in White Marsh to have them installed next Monday. I had gotten a quote from them before and they had said something like $100 or less....I can't find anyplace else that will do it cheaper or that I can trust. Speeddesign is REALLY good at what they do. It's a little bit of a hike from DC, but you could go right up 95....it's just off the highway I think. I can let you know how it goes and how much they charge exactly if you are interested. :smile:
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From: NoVA
L--I'm diggin' the tints...I haven't done stripes or flags yet, I like the all black look. These taillight tints might be the way to go, though...complete the all-black look. I had been thinking about Alteza-style clear lights, but I just can't get into them...
By the way, I just moved to NoVA myself (Courthouse/Arlington). I see that you spend some time down here, I'll keep an eye out for you guys motoring around!
By the way, I just moved to NoVA myself (Courthouse/Arlington). I see that you spend some time down here, I'll keep an eye out for you guys motoring around!
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From: Baltiluthermonium
L--I'm diggin' the tints...I haven't done stripes or flags yet, I like the all black look. These taillight tints might be the way to go, though...complete the all-black look. I had been thinking about Alteza-style clear lights, but I just can't get into them...
TJ and I are arranging a drive in Alexandria later this summer....we are posting it on a bunch of boards. It will be a drive and a picnic at the end. I will keep you posted if you want to join in!
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From: NoVA
>>If I were you I would go with the tints. I think it would look really sharp with an all black MINI.
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>>TJ and I are arranging a drive in Alexandria later this summer....we are posting it on a bunch of boards. It will be a drive and a picnic at the end. I will keep you posted if you want to join in!
L-You're right about the tints...I'll look into it.
Do keep me posted about the Alexandria drive...I'd love to do it. I'll PM you...
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>>TJ and I are arranging a drive in Alexandria later this summer....we are posting it on a bunch of boards. It will be a drive and a picnic at the end. I will keep you posted if you want to join in!
L-You're right about the tints...I'll look into it.
Do keep me posted about the Alexandria drive...I'd love to do it. I'll PM you...
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From: Weeblegabber West (aka WLA)
Been thinking about getting those for Wanda ever since I saw them on Koolmini's S at the Dragon Tail Run! So sharp and don't you think they'd look great on my all-Jet Black S? Ooooooooh! 
Cheers!
Clover
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From: Coral Springs Florida
>>I finally did it! I kinda messed up the right hand side and eventually would like to redo it, but as you can see from the pics....it's not noticeable. I love it! Thanks so much to Nobull for the pictorial and everything.... :smile: How long did it take you to install them??
Cheers & Motor on!
Dave
Cheers & Motor on!
Dave
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From: Baltiluthermonium
It took a little bit for me to get the film situated the way I wanted it...and I found that it helps if it's hot and sunny out. :smile:
I got the film from Lamin-X and it actually comes with instructions. They actually have the film on special right now so it's even less expensive. (Unless that has changed since I ordered.) All you really need is a spray bottle with mild soapy water in it and a card to flatten the tint out. I have some leftover bubbles, but they are decreasing as the days go on.
I got the film from Lamin-X and it actually comes with instructions. They actually have the film on special right now so it's even less expensive. (Unless that has changed since I ordered.) All you really need is a spray bottle with mild soapy water in it and a card to flatten the tint out. I have some leftover bubbles, but they are decreasing as the days go on.
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>>I am tinting my windows as well.
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you sound like an MRC member
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L.........loooks sweet on the pure silver/ black roof (if you smoke the windows it will compliment the tail lights)
>>I am tinting my windows as well.
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you sound like an MRC member
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From: Coral Springs Florida
>>>>I finally did it! I kinda messed up the right hand side and eventually would like to redo it, but as you can see from the pics....it's not noticeable. I love it! Thanks so much to Nobull for the pictorial and everything.... :smile: What do you think?
Cheers & Motor on!
Dave
Cheers & Motor on!
Dave
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From: Coral Springs Florida
>>can anyyou please help me do a photoshop of blk/white roof one....
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How's this? Changing a car to black... although it may sound easy... Is probably one of the most difficult color changes to make in photoshop! (at least it was in this instance! ) What do you think??
Cheers & Motor on!
Dave
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How's this? Changing a car to black... although it may sound easy... Is probably one of the most difficult color changes to make in photoshop! (at least it was in this instance! ) What do you think??
Cheers & Motor on!
Dave
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From: NoVA
>>How's this? Changing a car to black... although it may sound easy... Is probably one of the most difficult color changes to make in photoshop! (at least it was in this instance! ) What do you think??
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>>Cheers & Motor on!
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Dave--
You're my hero! I'm thinking about the same mod...now I have a better idea of how it will look!
Thanks
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>>Cheers & Motor on!
>>Dave
Dave--
You're my hero! I'm thinking about the same mod...now I have a better idea of how it will look!
Thanks
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From: Coral Springs Florida
>>Dave--
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>>You're my hero! I'm thinking about the same mod...now I have a better idea of how it will look!
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>>Thanks
You're welcome good citizen!! (Sorry! The "Hero" thing is going to my head! Good luck with the mod! I think it will look hot!!
Cheers & Motor on!
Dave
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>>You're my hero! I'm thinking about the same mod...now I have a better idea of how it will look!
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>>Thanks
You're welcome good citizen!! (Sorry! The "Hero" thing is going to my head!
Good luck with the mod! I think it will look hot!! Cheers & Motor on!
Dave