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  1. rkw

    rkw Well-Known Member

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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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  2. 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.
     
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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....:)

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

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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]
     
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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.
     
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    I would rather put eyelashes on my car than do that. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
  8. 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:
     
  9. rkw

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    And this license plate frame:

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    The Mistress is a cougar! :lol::lol::lol:
     
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    That is just Classic. Dave, you need to post this up on RMW.
     
  12. Dave.0

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    Sorry but I will promise I will point and LMAO. :devil:
     
  13. 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!
     
  14. Different Computers

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    OK, I've seen it done both ways by members here.

    Pros and cons of masking the hood vs. removing the OEM chrome grill for plastidipping?

    Oh and I'll do the chrome headlight rings too, so same question there. The headlights look easy to remove. Is that right?
     
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    Thanks.

    No washers, but does xenon=HID?

    (I'm sure you've picked up that I'm totally new. I feel like I should start a newbie thread with an acronym & slang definition list. Took me 'til yesterday to figure out what a "Justa" was!)

    I meant to spray some WD40 on the grill nuts before I left for work this morning.
     
  16. rkw

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    #24 rkw, Apr 23, 2014
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    I would just mask it off and do it on the car. The "nuts" attaching the grill are fasteners made from stamped sheet metal that are fragile and easily damaged (not meant to be reused).

    I believe you'll find a piece of the hood behind the slats that is Pepper White and will show through, and you should make that black as well. The lower single slat is attached by a strong double stick tape, and you can also just mask it off.
     
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    Thanks for the input guys! Especially rkw for the photoshop.
     
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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
     
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    Yeah, I think I'm now planning just those raised oblong areas on the front bumper.
     
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    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!