Exterior 1st Gen Refreshed HeadLights

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  1. Wikedmini

    Wikedmini MINI of the Month - December 2009

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    over the last three years the front end of my mini has taken a lot of daily damage. I figured it was time to replace the pitted 3m film on the lens and respray the head light rings.

    Before: No buffing would get this out... they are done
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    After: New 3m flim and feshly sprayed rings!
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  2. RonsMinnie

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  3. Metalman

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    Very nice!:cornut:
    How hard was it to apply without having air bubbles trapped under the film. The lens is a compound curve, so I assume this could be difficult? Did you cut this from 3M film sheet, or did you get them die cut from an aftermarket supplier (where?). I would like to attempt this myself so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.:smilewinkgrin:
     
  4. Wikedmini

    Wikedmini MINI of the Month - December 2009

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    with a heat gun, it took me about 10 mins a head light. The flim came precut. The key was the rubbing alcohal and the Heat gun. The heat gun made it supper easy. I have one or two wet spots under the flim, but those will disaper in a week or two. But that sorta thing is some thing vynle does. you cant get all the bubles, but they go away shortly on their own.

    These where a gift from some one for xmas last year. I believe they got them from MINI manina

    The set i bought years ago when from this place:

    Mini Cooper S (2001 to 2006) Headlight Covers, Clear Bras, and Tail Light Covers
     
  5. Metalman

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    Thanks for the info. I see where Outmotoring has them also. Since they are a site sponsor, I'll have to give Aaron a call.
     
  6. CHKMINI

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    Yea and you can drive over to New Albany and get them from Aaron since you are in Columbus:Thumbsup:
     

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