I finally took the plunge and did my first mod today on my 13 Roadster S - painted the brake calipers red. I'm very pleased with the end look with the JCW cross-spoke wheels.

Next up: new viper-like stripes for boot and bonnet.

 

Nice Rich, let's see some pics


-Steven

 

+1 for pics please. Which brand did you use? G2, Duplicolor, etc?

 

I used G2 paint, which I recommend purchasing from Amazon, as it is cheaper than anywhere else I have seen online. I followed a process roughly similar to what is described at http://www.blimeycabrio.com/?p=12 - though I ended up doing one side at a time.

Overall, the process went really smoothly. In fact, the worst part was when I accidentally got some paint on my hands.

Here are the pics:

 

One more picture - the rear wheel:

 

Looks really good!
~Alan

 

Did you get the side stripes from Amazon too?

Looks great.

 

Thanks, I actually got the side stripes with my Mini.

 

Nice work Rich,

great pictures.

Drove past Princeton this morning.

Will see you sooner or later.

Andy

 

Sounds good, Andy!

On a different note, I am getting an estimate from a local designer who does Mini stripes/decals. He comes highly recommended by Greasy's Garage, the best independent Mini garage in the area. Hoping to have him do the viper stripes and maybe a custom decal on the boot. I will let you central Mass folks know how that goes.

 

Hey Rich,

Thanks for the tip about Greasy's.


I just sent out an email to see if they would install my nm Engineering short shift kit and cover seeing I have run out of time.

I wanted to install it before MINI's on TOP.

Andy

 

Great, yeah, for any non-warranty work, I definitively recommend Greasy's. I took my R53 there for years. The owner has two Minis himself and knows the things inside and out. He should be able to help you out.

I'm hoping to go to Mini's on Top too!

 

I'll keep an eye out for you...