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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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pix of my Car

here it is in all its glory





 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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Look! your brake rotors are getting rusty!...jk


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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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Beautiful!
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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What percent window tint are you using? Looks nice!
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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So nice and clean. Like McDonald's... I'm lovin it!
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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Ha ha ha thanks, good ones. I knew someone would point out the rotors, I was going to move it back and forth a few time to clean em up before the pix...oh well..lol

the tint is 20% on the back and 30% on the front. I still have to install the suspension to get the right stance and put it on rails !
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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Nice wheels, what are they?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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I dont remember the model but the brand is Privat the color is opal
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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Very nice...
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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detlman,

Did you replace the tail lights or you did tint them?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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that is the taillight film they sell, I think I got it from moss. I didnt want to do anything permanent in case I have to take it off or didnt like the look...I LOVE IT ! And the lights are still more than bright enough.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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That is one black Mini! I'd get the plastic trim painted, too, just to complete the look. Otherwise, get yourself some 303 Aerospace Protectant to keep it from fading.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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Hahahahaha! bee1000n, you are telling a professional detailer how to take care of his MINI!

Brian, it's GORGEOUS!!! Love the wheels and the tinted tail lights make your baby look tough!

Clover
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bee1000n
That is one black Mini! I'd get the plastic trim painted, too, just to complete the look. Otherwise, get yourself some 303 Aerospace Protectant to keep it from fading.
bee1000n: You are on the same page as me, I am also putting the aero side skirts on ( not the front or rear ) as soon as the parts get here all the trim is getting smoothed and matched, I also have something in the works for the chrome trim...should really look good on the black.

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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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bee1000n: You are on the same page as me, I am also putting the aero side skirts on ( not the front or rear ) as soon as the parts get here all the trim is getting smoothed and matched, I also have something in the works for the chrome trim...should really look good on the black.

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OH COOL! The aero side skirts will be fantastic on your MINI! Excellent idea!

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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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wait, you missed a spot!
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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nice car.

good detail on the car wash too.
I wish i could be good enough to wash mine.
Got new wheels but have not got time to wash it!

The rotor is rusty, it happens to mine too! dont know how to keep them clean. i just got new rotors!

I like the black theme. very nice car.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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...... perfect color (wink, wink)

What's the deal with the back-up light?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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Its got a ghetto block off plate since the 05's have the back up light in the lail light lense. As soon as the rear fog light retro is available I will get it or if nothing else I will get the light just to fill the hole and get rid of that goofy plate.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 03:51 AM
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Looks great

I remember when our car was that shiny... then it started to rain...
 
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 10:38 AM
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Hahahahaha! bee1000n, you are telling a professional detailer how to take care of his MINI!
1. Open mouth.

2. Insert foot.

Thank goodness I didn't tell him to use Armor All!
 
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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detlman, what did you use to black out your side markers? That looks good.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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Love your car, we have the same colors.

I'm seriously thinking of spraytinting my rear lights, there is a sprayremover I heard, so if I need to remove it for some reason I can, I just love the blacked-out look, I need to get me an aerogrill too.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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i think once you lower it, you'll be set!
 
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisfb1
nice car.

good detail on the car wash too.
I wish i could be good enough to wash mine.
Got new wheels but have not got time to wash it!

The rotor is rusty, it happens to mine too! dont know how to keep them clean. i just got new rotors!

I like the black theme. very nice car.
To clean your rotors: Drive then apply brakes.

Then for preventive you can oil your rotors. Keeps them nice and shiny. (SARCASM:JOKE: DONOT DO THIS YOU WILL DIE) had to put that do to liability issues.


Sweet ride though.


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