I suspect the flash really does this. I have noticed anyhow that the color really comes out with flashes... Anyhow, I still liek the paintjob a lot. Great work on the blues especially :D
I noticied the picture between this one and the one taken at the Golden demon are remarkably different. the picture in question is at this address http://www.pbase.com/image/9333472
This can teach us a lot of how mini's look in different lighting.
Kudos on your win a good mini nonetheless