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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Aesthetic Creations Headrest Bling!

Since I can NEVER have too much Union Jack on my cabrio...

Mike at Aesthetic Creations has these now - several backgound/logo combos available. I also got the domed wheel centercap stick-ons - which add some cool color to the wheels. I think I'll paint my calipers red to really make it "pop"...

And I have a top secret Union Jack blingification planned - hope to complete during the Christmas break....
 
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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Very nice! I can't wait to see it in person!
 
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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are they suppose to mimic LCD screens?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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Nope. They're on the BACK of the REAR headrests. Only applies to cabrios. Just something to look at instead of the blah gray plastic that kinda seems outta place on a MINI cabrio when the top is down.

Although I guess you could do screen captures from the Andy Griffith Show and print those on vinyl and put those on. Then people around here would sit behind you in their pickup and stare for several minutes wondering when the picture was going to start moving again...

Or put real LCDs on and have a little keyboard to enter messages to the drivers in your wake...
 
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Those are rather nifty. I think I'll go visit the site now...
 
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Those are sweeeeet !! ... gives me the temptation to go out and buy a Cabrio !

I think Mike is going to sell lots of those.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Just ordered them for my BRG cabrio. Mike had to pick up the green vinyl.Shipping this week. I'm using green background w/ red "S" insignia. I'll post pix when they come in. Your headrest look sweet!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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that looks pretty cool!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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how welll does vinyl stick to plastic? andy bubbleling from the heat yet?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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nice touch.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by elprofe
how welll does vinyl stick to plastic? andy bubbleling from the heat yet?
So far, so good. We haven't had enough heat to be a good test. But I alcohol wiped them the headrests and dried them well before application - so the vinyl is sticking very well so far.

If vinyl eyes stick to the plastic behind the headlights at engine bay temps, I don't think the headrests will be a problem...
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DOPAMINE
nice touch.
Thanks. I actually decided it was a little "much" with the wings (three sets of wings so close together...)

So I'm getting another set with just the UJ.

And wait 'til you see my front-end UJ project - almost done - pix coming in the next few days. (what a tease, eh?)
 
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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So here's the version without the wing logos - I like these better!

For those with a Union Jack fetish - I'm posting some more photos of my new UJ bling in the Youification thread!

 
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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I couldnt fimd a price they would be cool in checkers also
 
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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They're here.

$20 as I write this... and he does checkers also
 
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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finally

i was hoping for something in chrome
 
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Schweet!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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would love to see more

I really am close to ordering those for my Cooper

Can we see some pics for some other styles
Not sure what style i really want.

i am thinking of the black and white checks or maybe chili red or chrome
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Here is a (not very good) pic of my headrest decals(darn shadows!). I went Orange/Black to match my car, and put the MINI Wings on them for a little contrast. They weren't able to match the MINI Hot Orange perfectly(which I knew up front), but I am still very happy with them.

 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Those are way cool!

Dragonflyer strikes again!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
Those are way cool!

Dragonflyer strikes again!
Thanks!

Dragonflyer does awesome work. The only regret I have about having a cabrio is that I can't have Dragonflyer do a roof graphic for me. (But it isn't enough of a regret that I would get rid of the cabrio.)
 
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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i am real close

i am real close to ordering a set
 
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mishka
Thanks!

Dragonflyer does awesome work. The only regret I have about having a cabrio is that I can't have Dragonflyer do a roof graphic for me. (But it isn't enough of a regret that I would get rid of the cabrio.)
I have exactly the same sentiment. I have LOTS of ideas that I think Mike could make real... but no way I'm giving up the Cabrio - but someday, I'm hoping I'll have a tintop pure performance beast.....
 
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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Mishka - that looks really cool I was thinking of getting a set in BRG if he has them...

richreef - did you post any pics with the BRG??

Blimey - have considered getting that UJ window graphic from Cooper Flags?? I think it looks pretty cool
 
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Blimey - have considered getting that UJ window graphic from Cooper Flags?? I think it looks pretty cool
Top's always down - so nobody would see it.

I do like it - but I have enough UJ on the back already...
 
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