she used the paint offered at minspeed.net they have every color range of the MINIs available in spray cans

and yes if you are looking to paint on heated surfaces (like exhaust tips) then you need a paint that can handle heat...and usually i think the paint needs to be baked on as well

 

Wow! That is like the icing on the cake for the rest of your car! Very well done!

 

Great looking R56!

 

I am going to do the Joey Mod to my standard halogen lights (non-Xenon) but I would NOT paint the back reflective surface. That needs to stay a chrome mirroed finish for proper light projection. However, the outer trim and the blinker "cylinder" can be painted without affecting the light projection.

Here is my idea (horrible MSpaint job)

 

yeah thats what i was originally going to do in black, but I feel like it would just be better to leave the whole thing chrome than just pieces...thats why i was thinking maybe pepper white with some really good clear coat (maybe even a metalic relective clear coat for that part?)

 

I love that car's look, the blackout and the JCW aero kit. I'd love to see it in person. But I do wonder about the Joey mod affecting the headlights reflecting ahead after blacking the insides. It would be interesting to Joey one side and drive it at night and see if there's a difference, but I guess it's too late for that!

 

Now that is pretty cool and VERY unique! I really like the CF boot protector! The side marker cover is pretty cool too. I'm flattered that I helped in the inspiration process of that!! I can't wait to see what else you come up with!


YES! I agree 100%!! This is definitely an awesome mod and it only cost me about a total of $30 and about 3 hours - you can't beat that!


Thanks Lyle! Now we gotta start thinking about the interior and I might be calling on you again for various parts of that


Before I did the Joey mod on my Mini, I came across a thread in my search for information by someone who had a PW that did his lights in white. He had the Xenons though. I thought it looked awesome. He also had white headlight rings so it looked very cool.

I did a quick search and here's the thread...

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...joey+mod+white

However, he did leave the part around the light chrome and I personally wouldn't paint that part either, even in white. I think it would greatly decrease the amount of light put out.


Thanks for answering that question. Here's the link to the paint for anyone interested. It's about $25 a can shipped...

http://www.minspeed.net/R56SP.htm


I don't think it affects the output of light really. I can't tell you for sure because I had blue Lamin-X headlight tint on before I did the Joey mod. When we did the mod, we removed the tint and I will tell you that the headlights with the mod is brighter than the headlights without the mod but with the tint!

It's too late for me to Joey one side for a test but not for you

 

The Xenons are a "projector" of sorts. They project light through the lense in wetceal's light's blue rings. It doesn't reflect light like the standard halogens. Those actually shine a point light backwards on the larger reflective surface that projects the light spread forward. That is why you can't paint the rear reflective surface of the standard lights, even white. Anything else appears to be fair game, though. None of the other parts appear to assist in necessary light projection/reflection.

 

Hey Everyone!

I just wanted to post a quick follow-up to this thread/mod. It has been raining on and off here ever since we completed the Joey mod. In fact, last Thursday, it rained HARD, non-stop from about 2:30pm until about 6:30pm. I was at work during that time so the Mini was parked outside. It rained so hard that there was quite a bit of flooding all around. I've also driven my Mini through rain since the mod was done.

I am very happy to report that there have been absolutely NO problems with the seal leaking and/or moisture getting inside the headlights! I think it's safe to say that they sealed up pretty well after the mod!

Thanks,
Celia

 

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whoa! that looks so sweet!

what a bad *** little car you have there! def my choice for hottest r56 on NAM

 

i have to agree...the car looks sick. the emblems from Lyle look incredible too

i will be doing a few mods (including the Joey mod) to my Mini shortly if the weather holds up. thanks for the pictures Celia! it honestly looks so incredible.

ill post pics when i get them and try to get a How-To with pictures and everything too...will keep everyone posted!

 

Thanks for the compliments guys!

Benji - definitely post some photos once you do the Joey-mod! I would love to see how it turns out on your mini!

Thanks,
Celia

 

Celia - what kind of semi-gloss black did you use? just any store bought semi-gloss black?

 

I used the Duplicolor brand of semi-gloss black which I picked up at the local auto store. I didn't feel/think it was necessary to special order any specific type of black...

 

you can also use krylon fusion satin black. The fusion paint dries fast and doesnt require any prep beside washing although i would still scuff up the chrome for good measure.

 

is that what you used? it looks like a flat black almost...

 

The inside of my lights are satin, the grille and chrome trim is flat. Its actually hard to tell the difference between the flat and satin once you seal up the headlight anyway. If i were to do it again, i would probably just go with flat black.

 

oh sweet...alright...well ill post some pics up once i get the ball rolling!

are there any peices that need to be masked or taken apart once the actual headlight itself is taken apart?

 

Very much liked the Black-out headlight. It gives a "Batman" look the to car. Very cool!

 

Nope! Once you open up the headlights and disassemble everything, there will be two pieces that you'll need to paint (per headlight).

I would definitely recommend scuffing up the pieces but be careful when you do so. The pieces are clear transparent so when you're scuffing them up, make sure you only sand the one side you're going to paint. Otherwise, the light will shine through the plastic unless you paint both sides (I hope that made sense LOL).

 

sweet!! if you need any help, let us know!!

 

Woot!

 

YEA BABY! That looks GREAT! Good job!!

 

Thanks! Best $3 I've ever spent, lol! I'll post better pics tomorrow after I've had a chance to wash her.