Interior/Exterior Interior and exterior modifications for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

Interior/Exterior Painting headlight rings

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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Painting headlight rings

I know this has been discussed, and I'm not asking whether or not it will look good, but rather- Does anyone know if this 'factory' paint is a good enough match to use on the headlights? I'd also want to do the r50 fuel filler lid I am getting, too. Short of paying a body shop to paint these parts, is this my best option? I've thought about vinyl too, but it doesn't look like it's a very good match to Pure Silver. Thanks!

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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I am in the process of painting mine as well. It is just too cold at the moment. The paint he is offering is sure to be an exact match. I would recommend buying from Way. He is highly regarded and the service will be good. That being said, others on this forum pointed me to http://www.automotivetouchup.com/spr...t_matched.aspx
I bought my paint from them. They have good products you may need as well.


Here is a thread with some tips on painting if that is helpful to you..
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-pictures.html

more threads useful
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...get-paint.html

good luck, let me know how it goes. I might do mine next week while my wife is out of town woot!

From what I learned from an experienced painter on this site, the clear coat is the most important step. I believe the autotouchup site has some good two part clear coats. That is what the "capt" recommended although I just bought their typical clear.

primer also very important
 

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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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