I recently just got the OEM boost/aux gauge kit, and it came wth the light silver trim, my mini has the darker silver, i forget the name, arthenie, or something, if i wanna get those painted to match should i do it myself, would apaint shop even bother, how do i get the right paint, i have no experience with painting, i want them to look oem, ty

charlie

 

The color is anthracite. You could always spray paint them. Most of my interior is painted that way and if you take your time it looks really nice.

 

A paint supplier should be able to look up the paint code and mix some paint for you. They may even be able to put it in a spray can. Buy a gray 3M scuff pad and some adhesion promoter while you're there. Scuff the part, spray on some adhesion promoter and then paint.

 

you can buy paint that matches or find a vendor that has it. Pete at Minspeed.net has spray cans of the paint to match the car color. I'm sure other places have it to though.

all you need to do is clean the parts good. I use denatured alchohal.

i usually put them on a piece of cardboard or somthing with a little tape under the pieces so they dont get pushed or moved.. but it should be fine. its heavy enough not to get pushed off the cardboard.

I always start with really light coats. I hold the can about 12" away from what i'm painting and i just do a light dust coat. spraying an even coat from side to side. start off of the object then continue over the object and stop the flow of pain after you pass the object. so basicly never start or stop spraying on the object.

after i do a dust coat i let it sit for a min or so.. then i'll do a little heavyier coat.

i usually hit it with a blowdryer.. then i spray some more heavier coats.

then.. let it sit.


I'm not professional but its worked for me so far!

good luck!

 

thank you, ill give it a shot

 

If you don't scuff the part, the paint will peel off eventually.

 

yeah good idea. but dont use to low grit. a light scuff will work.. no real sanding down anything.

they also have this stuff called bulldog. it helps paint stick. you can buy it a spray can.. not sure where though.. google it maybe.

good luck!

 

I get the best results using a special primer coating for plastics called "Aheasion Promoter". maybe it's the same thing ?

It is a clear coating primer - just a few good spray coats before painting ~ it works great !