Looking for body parts..wait, let me rephrase that
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#2
Go to a body shop supply store and have them mix 2 cans of pepper white ( #850 ?? ) basecoat ,1 can of satin gloss clear, & 1 can high fill lite grey primer.
Don't go crazy sanding as the primer takes care of this.
Lay on umpteen coats of the white.
Using the satin is a matter of personal choice because of the area
-high gloss will work but will be less durable.
Paints will run you about $60 or so but your labor is PRICELESS.
Pro body shop will run you around $400-$600 and you just know that it will probably be JUST WHITE and not PEPPER WHITE (vanilla?).
I did this mod on my first MINI and the effect completely changes the car . Looks great.
Do it !
ISAMIN
Don't go crazy sanding as the primer takes care of this.
Lay on umpteen coats of the white.
Using the satin is a matter of personal choice because of the area
-high gloss will work but will be less durable.
Paints will run you about $60 or so but your labor is PRICELESS.
Pro body shop will run you around $400-$600 and you just know that it will probably be JUST WHITE and not PEPPER WHITE (vanilla?).
I did this mod on my first MINI and the effect completely changes the car . Looks great.
Do it !
ISAMIN
#4
Make sure they are prepped and sanded well otherwise you might get a textured look, unless that's what you are going for. I used to do allot of body work.
If you are trying to find factory painted ones, they will be hard to find, unless you have a Clubman (we have those kits). Most MINI thats had factory painted arches / rocker panels were Sport Aero body kits and some JCW body kit cars. If you are trying to find used.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...r-is-this.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...el-arches.html
If you are trying to find factory painted ones, they will be hard to find, unless you have a Clubman (we have those kits). Most MINI thats had factory painted arches / rocker panels were Sport Aero body kits and some JCW body kit cars. If you are trying to find used.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...r-is-this.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...el-arches.html
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#5
Yes, I also painted the arches and the entire perimeter of the car. You will have to do some serious sanding on the arches and you get a fine white grated cheese dust that is PIA. Craftsmanship in this area is paramount and several layers of high gloss clearcoat help.
P
anel removal is a must so you can use the car while the paint is setting.
Check the pix above this post.
Lot of work but worth it.
ISAMIN
P
anel removal is a must so you can use the car while the paint is setting.
Check the pix above this post.
Lot of work but worth it.
ISAMIN