Minibuses in Barbados are famous for their
stylish and unique appearances. Owners will
customize their buses with a wide range of
accessories, from boomerangs and spoilers to
body kits.
Also common, is airbrush artwork, especially on
the interiors of the vehicles.
This is truly an experience like none other.
Roof
Accessories
Probably the most common accessories are those
used on the roof of the buses. These include
Boomerangs (up to four), side roof racks (up to
two pairs), front roof racks and rear spoilers.
Front, Side
& Rear Skirts
Skirts are sometimes used to make the bus lower
to the ground. The front skirt, or apron, is the
most popular skirt used, and usually the most
detailed. Skirt designs vary greatly, but they
all give the bus a body-kit-like appearance.
Sometimes, actual body kits are molded for the
buses as well.
Custom Grills
Front grills are sometimes customized as well.
This is not widespread as yet, but it gives the
buses a more polished look. These grills usually
replace the rectangle lights with circular ones
.
Custom Rears
The shape and arrangement of the rear
lights is now altered on many minibuses.
Though this may have a practical
purpose, such as availability of parts,
the end result is usually quite
artistic. The blue lines at the back of
the buses are also custom painted.
Tints & "Visors"
Window tints and "visors" are used on
minibuses to protect the drivers and
passengers from the scorching Barbadian
sun. However, like everything else,
esthetics still come into play.
Many tints will carry little designs,
and the "visors" usually carry themed
images. The front and rear visors are
kept relatively plain though.
Airbrush Art
Airbrush artwork is utilized heavily by
minibuses in Barbados. Used mostly on
the interior of the buses, this allows
the passenger to be thrown into a
particular theme or mood during their
journey.
Airbrushing is also used for certain
exterior accessories such as rear-view
mirrors, boomerangs, roofracks,
spoilers, skirts and mudguards.
