R50/53 Operation restoration!
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Operation restoration!
New member here! Introduced myself and my new to me 2005 Mini S. I have always wanted to own a mini, and the opportunity came up for me to get one. It’s a little rough, but mostly cosmetic. Interior pieces have scratches and scuffs. So, my first project is to update the interior. Clean it up and take care of the scuffs.
To start off, painting the trim pieces. Going from grey to blue.
To start off, painting the trim pieces. Going from grey to blue.
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Welcome!
Tip for your headlights: Get some clear bra material and cover them up. I had my headlights restored and they fogged up again in no time. When I had my car detailed by someone who knew what he was doing he told me that's common because restoring the headlights left them completely unprotected. He re-refinished them and put clear bra over them and they've stayed clear for 3 years now.
Also, new pieces for the trim around the roof are not expensive, if you want to replace those. I'm not sure how DIY-able the install is, though.
Good luck!
Tip for your headlights: Get some clear bra material and cover them up. I had my headlights restored and they fogged up again in no time. When I had my car detailed by someone who knew what he was doing he told me that's common because restoring the headlights left them completely unprotected. He re-refinished them and put clear bra over them and they've stayed clear for 3 years now.
Also, new pieces for the trim around the roof are not expensive, if you want to replace those. I'm not sure how DIY-able the install is, though.
Good luck!
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Welcome!
Tip for your headlights: Get some clear bra material and cover them up. I had my headlights restored and they fogged up again in no time. When I had my car detailed by someone who knew what he was doing he told me that's common because restoring the headlights left them completely unprotected. He re-refinished them and put clear bra over them and they've stayed clear for 3 years now.
Also, new pieces for the trim around the roof are not expensive, if you want to replace those. I'm not sure how DIY-able the install is, though.
Good luck!
Tip for your headlights: Get some clear bra material and cover them up. I had my headlights restored and they fogged up again in no time. When I had my car detailed by someone who knew what he was doing he told me that's common because restoring the headlights left them completely unprotected. He re-refinished them and put clear bra over them and they've stayed clear for 3 years now.
Also, new pieces for the trim around the roof are not expensive, if you want to replace those. I'm not sure how DIY-able the install is, though.
Good luck!
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Welcome!
Tip for your headlights: Get some clear bra material and cover them up. I had my headlights restored and they fogged up again in no time. When I had my car detailed by someone who knew what he was doing he told me that's common because restoring the headlights left them completely unprotected. He re-refinished them and put clear bra over them and they've stayed clear for 3 years now.
Also, new pieces for the trim around the roof are not expensive, if you want to replace those. I'm not sure how DIY-able the install is, though.
Good luck!
Tip for your headlights: Get some clear bra material and cover them up. I had my headlights restored and they fogged up again in no time. When I had my car detailed by someone who knew what he was doing he told me that's common because restoring the headlights left them completely unprotected. He re-refinished them and put clear bra over them and they've stayed clear for 3 years now.
Also, new pieces for the trim around the roof are not expensive, if you want to replace those. I'm not sure how DIY-able the install is, though.
Good luck!
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Next project, repainting the side vents. Keeping the S logo as is with the chrome surround, but the rest will be blacked out with the grill painted blue. Door handles will eventually be painted black as well or I may just find some black covers online somewhere if available. Gas cap will be removed and painted blue as well as the back chrome trim above the license plate.
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I was really surprised at how well it turned out. I’m hoping it is pretty durable and will last. I’m quite happy with the results. The body of the car needs work. Pictures don’t show the amount of scratches and chips the car has. It’s bad! The whole car needs repainted, but that’s out of my price range and work load. I would do it all myself, but I’m no professional. There are some rust spots to take care of as well...
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Decided to get the supercharger serviced as the car has almost 148,000 miles and I don’t have any service records indicating that it has been serviced before. So with that, ordered the kit from Way Motor Works as well as the Pulley package! Going with the 16% with the colder spark plugs. Already have the screamin’ Demon coil pack and a previous owner installed a cheap end cold air intake.
Also so having the one ball exhaust mod done to get rid of the rotting resonator. May eventually install new headers and the pacesetter exhaust (I like the sound it puts out).
Also so having the one ball exhaust mod done to get rid of the rotting resonator. May eventually install new headers and the pacesetter exhaust (I like the sound it puts out).
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