Hi all, where would I find body colored side skirts or rocker panels? I have a 2013 MCS in Pepper White and would love to change the black pieces under the doors and between the wheel arches. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

 

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

 

isamin, thanks that sounds relatively easy. About how long did that take you to apply? Did you do the arches also?

 

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

 

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