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Color code for S-Lites

Old Aug 16, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Color code for S-Lites

I was forced into the curb the other day by a women in a SUV.

Both of my right side wheels rubbed against the curb.

I have checked with the local English Color Supply and they don't have a code for them.

Anyone know the code or what color it is.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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I believe it is the same as the BMW "Alpine White." At least that is what is on the touch-up bottle for my white roof, and should be the same for the rims. But not sure...
 
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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I found out the color code is 900 and you need to use a hardner with the paint.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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Sorry about your wheels! That sucks!

The metallic wheels are powder coated and I would venture to guess so are the white wheels. IMHO I think it will be a hard repair to get them back to the orginal look. Good Luck.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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Ouch - I feel your pain. Did the exact same thing like 3 days after getting my first car (a Mazda) with low-profile tires. I loathe that grinding sound...
 
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jwardell
I believe it is the same as the BMW "Alpine White." At least that is what is on the touch-up bottle for my white roof, and should be the same for the rims. But not sure...
I looks like the Mini has the metallic S-lites.....all the OEM wheels are metallic or anthracite. Except for the few white 16" wheel option. I think S-lites being one at one time, but no more.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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This is God's way of telling you that you need to go powder coat them, you know... How about metallic magenta?

Seriously, though, glad it was just the wheels - it's never fun being pushed around by a clueless driver in a multi-ton behemoth.
 
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