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BLK-MCS Feb 5, 2013 10:50 PM

Black Gloss Mini Logo's?
 
I have seen these around on cars on here but havent been able to find where people are getting them or the covers for them.

Thanks in advanced.

InVisib0L Feb 5, 2013 11:00 PM

This isn't a good photo, but maybe you mean something like this?

http://mini.sewellparts.com/accessor...2012/5346.html

calforhelp Feb 5, 2013 11:18 PM

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I painted mine. Tape off the center part, use a razor to make a nice clean line, put on 3 or 4 layers of paint, let dry, peel tape off, ta-da! Use a decent glossy black paint. I even sprayed on two coats of rust-o-leum self-etching primer on the emblem first followed by the gloss black painter's touch paint.

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BLK-MCS Feb 6, 2013 02:21 AM


Originally Posted by InVisib0L (Post 3673795)
This isn't a good photo, but maybe you mean something like this?

http://mini.sewellparts.com/accessor...2012/5346.html

Exactly what calforhelp has done is what i'm after.
However, may have to run a few test piece's if i going to DIY way.
But being lazy, i was just hoping to buy some haha

RobMuntean Feb 12, 2013 02:02 PM

I'm gonna just plasti dip the emblem next Wednesday since I'm taking off the Cooper S.

DTH2CHRM Feb 12, 2013 02:32 PM


Originally Posted by RobMuntean (Post 3678148)
I'm gonna just plasti dip the emblem next Wednesday since I'm taking off the Cooper S.

What's the easiest way to get off the Cooper S? I guess more specifically, what's the best way in the winter time? I've removed emblems in the past but it's been in the dead of summer, so the added heat was an advantage

PS...I do not have a heat gun. Lol

smieska Feb 12, 2013 03:07 PM

Dental floss and a little heat from a blow dryer

DTH2CHRM Feb 12, 2013 04:41 PM


Originally Posted by smieska (Post 3678174)
Dental floss and a little heat from a blow dryer

Okay.....I live in Manhattan. Unless I can find a standard-type outlet on a street lamp/post, a blow dryer isn't going to work either. Pretty much anything requiring electricity to power it is out of the question.

Any other suggestions? Would very hot water work?....pretty much pour it over the letters slowly and then use the dental floss right after?

mgrant Feb 12, 2013 04:49 PM

pouring hot water would work but i would also suggest to fill a bag (ziploc) with hot water so you can put it on the emblem.
Then just soak the glue with "goo gone" and your done

Lady_May Feb 12, 2013 04:53 PM


Originally Posted by mgrant (Post 3678237)
Then just soak the glue with "goo gone" and your done


Just from experience, do NOT use the "goo Be gone" it's a different chemical compound and will damage the finish on a lot of the mini finishes. My husband tried to use that on my R53 dash from the airbag sticker and completely destroyed the finish on my dash.

RobMuntean Feb 12, 2013 05:04 PM

Everyone I've talked to said use "goo gone"?

Detroit Tuned told me that when I do this, use a blow dryer, dental floss or something soft and easy that will take off the emblem of the "Cooper S". Then use "goo gone" and wipe it down. After that has been done begin to wax that whole area and might as well wax down the whole trunk while your at it.

I'm gonna do it next Wednesday with my buddy.

Lady_May Feb 12, 2013 05:08 PM

Right. Just make sure you don't accidentally pick up "goo Be gone" it's not the same. Major damage.

minime7748 Feb 13, 2013 12:05 AM

Looks great!

BLK-MCS Feb 17, 2013 02:58 AM

I Tried the Plasti-Dip method today and it simply just didnt work at all. I masked off aswell as i could but could seem to crack leaving a decent edge. Did read somewhere the people pull the tape off when its wet?

Minian Feb 17, 2013 03:39 AM

Mini Wings Emblem Cover
 
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I bought my black emblem covers a little over 2yrs ago from Aesthetic Creations. They are a hard gloss black plastic that you just stick on over the original piece.

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BLK-MCS Feb 17, 2013 02:12 PM


Originally Posted by Minian (Post 3680836)
I bought my black emblem covers a little over 2yrs ago from Aesthetic Creations. They are a hard gloss black plastic that you just stick on over the original piece.

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Spewing, I can't seem to find their site. Must have closed down.

calforhelp Feb 17, 2013 02:15 PM


Originally Posted by BLK-MCS (Post 3680828)
I Tried the Plasti-Dip method today and it simply just didnt work at all. I masked off aswell as i could but could seem to crack leaving a decent edge. Did read somewhere the people pull the tape off when its wet?

Yes, you have to peel any tape you're using with plasti-dip while the stuff is still wet. If you do it after it dries, it'll just peel up the surrounding plasti-dip.

Minian Feb 18, 2013 02:19 AM

I didn't know Aesthetic Creations site disappeared. You may want to look on ebay, they have different types. http://www.ebay.com

BLK-MCS Feb 18, 2013 11:16 PM

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MINI-COOP...ht_4666wt_1144

Found these on ebay. So il just get them painted black gloss and the issue is sorted.

Boodro Feb 18, 2013 11:23 PM

This is what your looking for! They look awesome!
http://mini.sewellparts.com/accessor...2007/5346.html

calforhelp Feb 18, 2013 11:30 PM

That's quite a bit more expensive than a carefully trimmed 2" square piece of frog tape and a can of black spray paint. It also won't look as good. All of those badge covers add a noticeable amount of depth to the emblem.

Boodro Feb 18, 2013 11:45 PM

They are a little pricey, I give you that lol. But man do they look good! Its almost a black chrome, and personally I couldn't paint it to look as good.

calforhelp Feb 19, 2013 12:08 AM

Oh no, those OEM parts aren't too bad. I was talking about the eBay part BLK-MCS posted right above you.

r53beast Feb 19, 2013 05:54 AM

For the miltek exhaust. can i just buy the exhaust and keep the original header or do I have to by the manifold header? would the sound be different?

BLK-MCS Feb 19, 2013 01:07 PM


Originally Posted by Boodro (Post 3682094)
This is what your looking for! They look awesome!
http://mini.sewellparts.com/accessor...2007/5346.html

They look nice but I'm not paying $250 especially for a $10 item.


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