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Kerrso · Sep 29th, 2006, 07:47 PM

Visited my local dealer today to deliver my requirements for my sparkly new MCS. Among the options I had picked was brushed alloy interior trim. However, when dealer showed me brushed alloy actually installed in a car, it looked far, far darker than in the brochure. So different, in fact, that I changed my mind on the spot. Now what I'd like to know is: Is brushed alloy different - i.e. lighter - for the new car? Also having big problems selecting what to go with Pacific Blue seats and colour line. Can I get a match for headlining, door panels, etc?

Rakey · Sep 29th, 2006, 08:40 PM

from what we can make out from the information so far is that the new Brushed Alloy is actual alumium, rather than the current allow patina which is a plastic made to look like aluminum.

So my guess would be that it is lighter than the patina finish.

Kerrso · Sep 29th, 2006, 08:47 PM

Thanks, Rakey - I may go back to it then! At the moment dealer has as much idea as I do - like, none!

Rakey · Sep 29th, 2006, 08:48 PM

worth seeing what Paul has to say on the subject, and looking at some of the pics from the Paris motorshow

I know I'd be ordering it in certain colour options, it looks lovely

Sep 29th, 2006, 07:47 PM	#1
Kerrso MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Brushed alloy - same as before? Visited my local dealer today to deliver my requirements for my sparkly new MCS. Among the options I had picked was brushed alloy interior trim. However, when dealer showed me brushed alloy actually installed in a car, it looked far, far darker than in the brochure. So different, in fact, that I changed my mind on the spot. Now what I'd like to know is: Is brushed alloy different - i.e. lighter - for the new car? Also having big problems selecting what to go with Pacific Blue seats and colour line. Can I get a match for headlining, door panels, etc?

Sep 29th, 2006, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 50,276 Offline	from what we can make out from the information so far is that the new Brushed Alloy is actual alumium, rather than the current allow patina which is a plastic made to look like aluminum. So my guess would be that it is lighter than the patina finish. Its only a forum you know!

Sep 29th, 2006, 08:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:55 AM Posts: 50,276 Offline	worth seeing what Paul has to say on the subject, and looking at some of the pics from the Paris motorshow I know I'd be ordering it in certain colour options, it looks lovely Its only a forum you know!

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Sep 29th, 2006, 08:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kerrso MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Thanks, Rakey - I may go back to it then! At the moment dealer has as much idea as I do - like, none!

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