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[beckii.s]

I've just turned 17 and brought myself a 1988 austin mini designer.. in black...

I've had my dad sort out the majority of the rust and brought a bumper and stereo, not sure however how to get it looking fab!

any ideas?

[Sam14]

Hi and welcome to the mini forum Beckii

If you want it looking shiny, Buy some wax and polish and wax on and wax off

[beckii.s]

Shiny isn't my priority at the minute, i'm hoping to buy things to make it look better, i was thinking about chrome side mirrors...

[AVV IT]

Post a picture of it here so we are not working blind and we will be in a better position to give you a few ideas.

[Carlos W]

Hi Beckii

Have a look through here http://www.theminifo...p?showforum=234

and also at the calender entries to see other peoples cars

[beckii.s]

okay will upload a photo as soon as

and thank you, i'll be sure to check it out

[beckii.s]

[beckii.s]

sorry it's dark out! and i had to go take the photo!

[hazpalmer14]

give your wheels a clean? Mirrors? Wipers? Chrome gutter trim?

[AVV IT]

Chrome mirrors would be good, a set of chrome wipers, arms, grommets & washer jets would also stand out well on a black car. A chrome door handle set would also stand out too (your door handles look to be the black or grey type). I would also change the indicator lenses and side repeaters for clear versions with orange bulbs, as they look a little more modern than the original orange type do.

Some silver/chrome trim along the edges of the sills (between the arches) would also look good, as wood chrome/silver gutter trim around the edge of the roof. If you have a little more cash to spend, then I would also consider respraying the roof Silver!!

But it's all a matter of taste and choice really. Have a look at some other peoples cars here and pick out the ideas that you like the look of.

Edited by AVV IT, 05 December 2011 - 05:35 PM.

[Jordie]

clear indicator and side repeater lenses

[beckii.s]

thankyou, i will be sure to take all that into account, definately be doing all the chrome parts next...

my wheels are only dirty because its a muddy drive too work

[Jordie]

its supposed to get dirty, means your driving it properly and how it was ment to be driven!!!

[beckii.s]

Ahaha! Yes i suppose so... I'll try and give them a clean up some time!

[beckii.s]

And my door handles are chrome