Exterior 1st Gen Most liked posts in thread: Mini front bumper mod. Light delete

Very nice. Always good to see people doing some custom bodywork stuff. I did something similar to the rear reflectors.

You have any pics of the welding in progress? I love work-in-progress pics from projects like this.

What method of plastic-welding did you use? Full plastic welder or the simple soldering iron method?

 

Very well done. Looks clean.

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Very nicely done.

 

Looks very clean. Nice job.:cornut:

 

one of a kind?

Nice work!

Here is mine no paint yet.

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I also did like the rear stuff and solved that issue with my brain...

 

very nice. now i know who to talk to for bumper advice

 

Thanks Lathedog! I will tell you I had a b*tch of a time with the front and had to use some filler. So your finish job rocks by comparison!

You should see my fender!!!! No lights there either!

 

To the OP , you did some VERY nice work!

I did the same, but on an Aero bumper, and i wish the results were as smooth as yours.

 

Needless to say some of us have had our MINI since day one 2002 and have virtually done everything realistically conceivable with them? Chase is another member here (also see "Buddy" page 116 on M/U forum) that did this bumper mod in 2009 after myself. And I believe Nathan here on MA did something as well a few years ago? The nice thing is when you are in the presents of other MINIs the subtle custom works gets attention more so than an all out body kit. Your finish work is exceptional to say the least! And yes "Great Minds Think Alike".

 

Were are you guys getting your materials from, your cars look really good, I like the clean no holes look.

 

Ditto!

 

Good idea

 

I personally just bought a 12"x12" square of ABS plastic...only like $8

 

What do you use as a front indicator? I hate not having a forward facing indication in normal everyday driving.

 

So the MINI bumpers are made from ABS? All this time I thought they were made from a thermoset polyurethane, which wouldn't allow heat welding. Interesting.

 

I currently have a generic flasher behind the grill. I have been intending to order some LED strips to place on top of the bumper and covered by the hood, but just havent done it yet.