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I buy OEM parts at the dealer all the time. EMINIparts.com is another great place to get OEM parts. If I don't need parts in the same day, EMINIparts is my go to.

 

I put the correct length studs in the wheels and mounted my badge holder on the new grill.

 

Picked up my MINI from the bodyshop in Boulder today, they did a very good job with the color match and getting it back together.

Complete repaint on the front, bonnet, bumper, etc. New clear mask put on by Schomp MINI, since they do one piece on the bumper versus striping sections of clear, yes I am picky.

Overall I am a happy owner, original bumper and bonnet used, no heavy metal work, all hand repair and finish, no bondo, etc. etc.

New complete left headlight assembly, yes I kept the old parts, igniter and bulb.

I hope you can see this picture taken this afternoon after the rains.



Only nit, somewhere between the body shop and the MINI dealer or during the flat tow they manged to put a light ding on my passenger door just above the door handle, we are discussing that issue. It did not have it going in, it will not have it in a week or so.

Don

 

Glad your happy with the with the repair with the exception of the newly discovered dent which seems to happen a lot more often than one would think.

 

Nice to hear that the body shop did a good job. The ding is probably a paintless dent repair job (I hope). And, yes, clear shield (mask,bra... whatever) "kits" suck. The only way to do it is to hand cut it on the car, which only the best can do.

CD

 

Looks great.

FYI Everybody the new clear stuff is called Paint Protection Film or PPF. Xpel is at the top of the list.





It goes on like this:



and looks like this when its done. ( No it does not turn a Benz into a BMW)




This is a BRA made by LeBra. :incazzato::lol::lol::incazzato::lol::lol:

 

They're heeeerrrrrrrree

 

^^^^ Nice and right now is the time to Protect your investment.
Wipe them down with CarPro Eraser and glass coat them with 22ple and they will always look that way.



Cleaner: to remove all oil and crud for a perfect glass seal.
http://www.detailedimage.com/CarPro-M53/Eraser-Intensive-Oil-and-Polish-Cleaner-P603/16-oz-S1/

Glass coating I have been using on every detail now, including my own.
http://www.detailedimage.com/22ple-M57/VM1-Metal-and-Wheel-Coating-P683/20-ml-S1/

Applicator pad: (buy about 5-10)
http://www.detailedimage.com/CarPro-M53/Suede-Microfiber-Cloths-P941/4-x-4-S1/

 

They're gonna look really sharp on your car !!

 

Pricey stuff... But if you say do it I shall Thanks for the info/links!

 

Its worth the cost and time. Also you can do your exhaust tips and the carbon will wipe right off.

 

Got them on! She turned out pretty good Also, I don't need wheel spacers any more :cornut: Question though guys, Does a change in offset require an alignment?

 

No it shouldn't, but if its been a while you should have it done just to make sure your new everything is correct. If not you will notice unusual tire wear on your new setup.

 

Short and sweet, the collision center set me up with a PDR for the door ding (nit), said they would cover it. Sure they did not do it, but wanted me 100% happy. Good folks.

Considering it was in the shop for 14 days, at the MINI dealer for 2 days for Mask and warranty work and the flat bed two times, it could have happened anywhere. Glad they stepped up!

If in Colorado and in need, Fisher Auto Collision in Boulder is the place, 100% Lifetime guarantee on the paint work and the clear mask put on by Schomp MINI is 100 lifetime guarantee too.

I am a happy MINI PL owner again.


Don

 

That sounds great Don....

I get kind of a knee jerk reaction whenever I hear "Lifetime" anything.... MINI did this to me...

Happy roads to you...:smilewinkgrin:

 

Yeah, they never say "whose" lifetime, do they? :biggrin5:

 

Looks great!

 

Got our second comfort access key programmed a few days ago. Love this feature.

Also, installed the front mud flaps. Pay no attention to the fact that it needs to desperately be washed.

Before



After

 

Got my free new power steering pump installed at MINI of Portland. Nice and pain free. Only took them about an hour and 15 to do. Great service.

 

Drove the dragon 6 times today. First time (and won't be the last). Thank god I live in NC. Weather was superb!