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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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Paint Code help

Hi Everyone,

I need some clarification on a 2003 mini paint code. I have an '03 BRG cooper with a white top. I need some touch up piant for the white roof. The dealer told me that the color is Pepper White, but I have seen that color and it does not look the same.

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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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It is definately NOT pepper white! If you can give me the last 7 of your VIN I can get the color code for you.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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The roof color for white roofed MINIs is Aspen white.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Aspen White

Originally Posted by GrFa
The roof color for white roofed MINIs is Aspen white.
Which is color code 899 ....

that's the good news

the bad news is the mixing computers show multiple formulas for this color code.....that is not unusual but does make a blind match difficult. You may need to get color chips from a quality auto paint supplier

or decide that any 899 is close enuf....
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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The clear coat BMW uses seams to be unique as well and it can have a big impact on how your color looks
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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If only I could find a MINI in alpine white

Nothing against PW, but I've always loved the look of alpine white on the M3 convertibles (especially with the M3 cinnamon interior)
 

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