Exterior 1st Gen Pepper White with plastidip black bumpers?

Discussion in 'Tuning and Performance' started by Different Computers, Apr 21, 2014.

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Black bumper on a Pepper White R50?

Poll closed May 1, 2014.
  1. Ugliest thing I've ever seen proposed

    10 vote(s)
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  2. Plastidip is for cheap bastards. Terrible idea

    2 vote(s)
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  3. Plastidip is for cheap bastards. GREAT idea!

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. So cool I'm gonna go buy a Pepper White R50!

    1 vote(s)
    7.7%
  1. Different Computers

    Different Computers New Member

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    I'm just starting to consider cosmetic changes, targeting chrome removal as part of a focus on going to a more pure black & white color scheme.

    Looking at the way color sits on the car, the bumpers immediately jumped out to me (plus at least the front bumper is not too hard to remove for dipping.)

    Anyone have an example of a Pepper White R50 with otherwise stock black bumpers?
     
  2. rkw

    rkw Well-Known Member

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    Go big or go home

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmwCGqz3fkA]Plasti Dip Whole Car - DipYourCar.com Pro Car Kit Back Pack Gun - YouTube[/ame]

    But seriously, I think it would only look right with a lifted suspension.

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    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Xc0iDDxMo"]Jacked Up MINI cooper s trail run - YouTube[/ame]
     
  3. ScottinBend

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    Keep the plasti-dip for the chrome parts.
     
  4. rkw

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    A Photoshop attempt:

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    I think it would look like you had replaced the bumper and were too cheap to get it repainted.
     

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  5. MyklMacD

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    Check my garage, I plasti dipped the chrome, looks great. I wouldnt plasti dip the whole bumper, deffinitly looks like a replacement that hasnt been painted yet.
     
  6. rum4

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    If it is what you want to do then do so. Regardless of what others think if you like it then that is all that matters.
     
  7. Different Computers

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    Thanks for the input guys! Especially rkw for the photoshop.
     
  8. Dave.0

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    I would rather put eyelashes on my car than do that. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
  9. MCS02

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    You have a nice looking mini. But I don't like the black bumpers. But it's your car if you like it go for it.:D
     
  10. Different Computers

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    Yeah, I think I'm now planning just those raised oblong areas on the front bumper.
     
  11. Mr. Jim

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    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
     
  12. Metalman

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    #12 Metalman, Apr 22, 2014
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    Challenge accepted.....:eek:

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    Dave.O..... If you want I can provide the PS file.... In case you want a large blowup picture of "The Mistress" to hang out front of your place at the Dragon....:)

    mistress.JPG
     
  13. Dave.0

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    HAHAHAHA :Thumbsup::lol:

    That B!tch looks hot like a Mistress should. :eek6:I guess I will have to pick up a set of lashes at the Dragon this year.

    I can also put a bumper sticker on the back saying: " You just got your a$$ whooped by a car w/ eyelashes" :devil:
     
  14. rkw

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    And this license plate frame:

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    The Mistress is a cougar! :lol::lol::lol:
     
  16. CHKMINI

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    That is just Classic. Dave, you need to post this up on RMW.
     
  17. Nathan

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    Still thinking the black bumper covers are a good idea?

    Not saying it isn't. just saying it isn't for me. I promise I won't point and laugh. I'll just admire for the effort and to be corny... NOT NOR MAL NESS of the result.
     
  18. Different Computers

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    No, I'm not. Though I really like rkw's black grills with a black bumper stripe.

    I think I'll go with the stock grill blackened first.
     
  19. Dave.0

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    Sorry but I will promise I will point and LMAO. :devil:
     
  20. rum4

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    Don't worry I will slap him when he starts pointing and laughing his ass off
















    On the back while we both are pointing and laughing. Ha ha ha joking! But I will slap him!
     

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