So I've had my MINI for almost a year now (July 2012). And I have yet to customize it and I am thinking I should start to make it my own. I am starting to see more and more Countrymen out there and I am starting to give them evil side eye glances because their cars look like mine (weirdo here I know).

I am also new to this forum so bare with me. I need to put up some pics of my ride. But I had a question. Is there places in Northern California that specialize in customizing MINIs (if that is even a thing). Or do many of you DIY. I ask only because I am not that handy and I am scared I might break something.

 

So by Northern California, do you mean Bay Area? If so you are in luck.

Lyle @ Vinyl styles will wrap anyting on the outside:
http://vinylstyles.com/?dt_portfolio=minis

and then there is Bay Bridge Motors. Talk to Jacques.
http://www.baybridge-bimmers-minis.com/about.html

 

Thanks for the response Fredo... Yes I did mean Bay Area (I am down in San Jose). I'll definitely check out Bay Bridge.

 

Welcome to NAM! I'm in SF and the Silicon Valley MINI club has a Facebook presence. Pm me if you want more info.

 

Welcome to the Forum. At least you are in an area with options. I moved from Seattle to the outback of Mini, the great state of Mississippi (no MINI dealer in the state). It is 2 1/2 hours to Memphis or Birmingham just to get to a dealer. Thye do have some good tint shops. The intresting thing is I am seeing more and more Mini's even in this area.

 

Welcome!! I'm just down the road from you in Santa Clara Yes more of us are showing up here!!

+1 for Vinyl Styles, I got my stripes from him. Great guy to work with.

Good luck with the customizations. I'm getting my Rear Sway Bar in this Friday and can't wait

 

So I contacted Lyle about getting my headlights and tail lights wrapped in black vinyl. Trying to go for that black out look. Hopefully it turns out amazing