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Old Apr 12, 2021 | 06:41 PM
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Rear brake lamp cover swap?

I have black covers, decent shape with minor scratches, looking for white silver covers, anyone interested in swapping from silver to black?

https://parts.seattlemini.com/p/MINI...AaAvnBEALw_wcB
 
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Old Apr 13, 2021 | 03:52 AM
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Eh, just get a can of paint match, and do you own color swap!

 
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Old Apr 13, 2021 | 05:16 AM
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I m A-retentive to the nth degree, the color need to match the white silver...lol
 
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Old May 3, 2021 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by njaremka
Eh, just get a can of paint match, and do you own color swap!


Probably still need a layer of clear coat on a less windy day.
 
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Looks like it turned out pretty good! Do you like it?
 
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Old May 3, 2021 | 04:07 PM
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I bought a cheap can of rustoleum primer and exterior paint coated the plastic before spraying on the matching paint. if you look a little closer you will see the covers are a little duller than rest of the body. I do like the cleaner look all around the body white silver. Thanks for the suggestion.
 
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Old May 31, 2021 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Gelmobile
I bought a cheap can of rustoleum primer and exterior paint coated the plastic before spraying on the matching paint. if you look a little closer you will see the covers are a little duller than rest of the body. I do like the cleaner look all around the body white silver. Thanks for the suggestion.
Looks great, but it also looks like these could use some clear coat and buffing/cutting to get the shine to match.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2021 | 04:35 AM
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good eyes, need more work indeed!
 
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