Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!
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Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!
looks good!
Hi my name's Stephanie...
Max- 2024 Mini Cooper S All4 Clubman
Past Mini's:
2009 MCS
1977 Leyland Mini 1000
Max- 2024 Mini Cooper S All4 Clubman
Past Mini's:
2009 MCS
1977 Leyland Mini 1000
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Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!
Hmm, I didn't think I was going to like the color-match...but I do. Looks great.
Now then, it will be interesting to see how well it holds up. If it chips badly I would re-strip them and have 'em powdercoated yellow instead. Just a thought.
Now then, it will be interesting to see how well it holds up. If it chips badly I would re-strip them and have 'em powdercoated yellow instead. Just a thought.
Ryan
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Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!
That was my original plan when I originally bought the rims, however, when I got them is when I found out that those "Vs" are actually made of plastic (to keep the weight down).
I Used two coats of plastic adhesion promoter, 3 coats of the yellow enamel, and topped it off with two coats of clear enamel. I'm hoping they do hold up, if not, I can touch them up quickly. I'm thinking that I might get them made out of aluminum somewhere and have them anodized.
I Used two coats of plastic adhesion promoter, 3 coats of the yellow enamel, and topped it off with two coats of clear enamel. I'm hoping they do hold up, if not, I can touch them up quickly. I'm thinking that I might get them made out of aluminum somewhere and have them anodized.
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Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!
Wow they are plastic?! OK....powder coating is out then.
You should be fine with the paint for the most part, sounds like you did it right.
You should be fine with the paint for the most part, sounds like you did it right.
Ryan
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Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!
Nice touch. They look really good when you are driving... the black back ground disappears.
Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!
Saw them yesterday at the micros - they look good!
Don D
Don D
Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!
Thanks everyone for the great compliments, very much appreciated!