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Dibby · Nov 8th, 2006, 02:33 PM

Hi All,

Post your colour coding pics here.

I thought it might be an idea to start this thread to help those that are thinking about colour coding, or for those of you that already have a nice shiny colour coded mini to show it off to the world.

I am in deep contemplation about whether to colour code my arches etc on my Dark Silver S so I am after your morale guidance and opinions. I have the 18" JCW wheels see picture below (I hope it attaches ok). Your inspiration would be greatly appreciated and a few pictures would be even better.

Thanks a lot.

M1OY CS · Nov 8th, 2006, 02:56 PM

Im tryin to decide the same thing at the moment. I went to the bodyshop my local BMW use and he explained that where the black arch trims clip in to the body panel they loose smoothness. Its hard to explain without a pic but if you run your fingers round the arch you can feel bobbles where the lugs clip into the panel. He went on to say when you colour code them this is the proper way too that they will show the defects. So now i dont know what to. Im thinkin Black powder coated super leggeras to match the arches what u think?

Neil the Hat · Nov 8th, 2006, 03:23 PM

My colour coded S...

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...7&d=1147336149

BRG-Mini-One · Nov 8th, 2006, 03:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by M1OY CS (original)

Im tryin to decide the same thing at the moment. I went to the bodyshop my local BMW use and he explained that where the black arch trims clip in to the body panel they loose smoothness. Its hard to explain without a pic but if you run your fingers round the arch you can feel bobbles where the lugs clip into the panel. He went on to say when you colour code them this is the proper way too that they will show the defects. So now i dont know what to. Im thinkin Black powder coated super leggeras to match the arches what u think?

They sand and prime them before they spray them so it sticks, here is mine:

BRG-Mini-One · Nov 8th, 2006, 03:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Neil the Hat (original)

My colour coded S...

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...7&d=1147336149

Lovely Neil!

M1OY CS · Nov 8th, 2006, 03:52 PM

neil are they 18's?

The paint sticking wasent the problem it was the indents showing beacause theres a gloss finish once painted.

Black&Blue · Nov 8th, 2006, 04:26 PM

These are some pics of my arches, look great and got them done for £300.
Dont go to the beemer garage because they quoted £900 and coulnt garentee anything, go down to your local coachworks like i did and i got my roof done on my ONE looks wicked hope you like.
mark
PS DIBBY these are what these sexy wheels look like with colour coding not grey though but still looks good

vickietots · Nov 8th, 2006, 04:48 PM

What a great idea for a thread!! I am hoping to get my car colour coded after I get the aero kit fitted and before the end of the year!!

I am also hoping to get the JCW R105 wheels!!

Neil and Mark, your cars look great and really suit the colour coding!!

anathema · Nov 8th, 2006, 08:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by M1OY CS (original)

So now i dont know what to. Im thinkin Black powder coated super leggeras to match the arches what u think?

I'm looking into black powdercoated OZ ultraleggras... they are HOT!

MarkW19 · Nov 8th, 2006, 08:41 PM

Some of mine! Got it done from new by BMW, only £300...

Dibby · Nov 8th, 2006, 09:52 PM

Thanks for all your pics so far guys. They are some damn fine mini's you have and the colour coding looks great. Looks like you are convincing me to part with my hard earned cash.

vickietots - Snap, that is exactly the situation I am in and why I started this thread. I have bought the aero rear bumper and side skirts and want to get them fitted soon so I started thinking......... why don't I colour code at the same time.

Here is my mini that I am thinking of getting done.

ScottyB · Nov 9th, 2006, 02:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 (original)

Some of mine! Got it done from new by BMW, only £300...

Wow!

Very nice, Mark

Babes · Nov 9th, 2006, 05:30 AM

personally i think it depends on the colour. CR looks great with the black arches but i though my BRG didnt suit at all so had them done. If your fitting an aero kit this is the least expensive time to do it

works99 · Nov 9th, 2006, 06:29 AM

heres my ds/b with colour coded arches, hope you decide to get them done as i think it really inproves the apperance.

MarkW19 · Nov 9th, 2006, 11:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB (original)

Wow!

Very nice, Mark

Cheers Scotty!!

Hatrick · Nov 13th, 2006, 05:15 PM

Had both of my MINI's colour coded, and think it looks fantastic.
(last one was Dark Silver by the way, so go for it)

If you go to a good place they can paint anything up for you.

Also had wing mirrors, jet wash covers, and ariel base done Pure Silver, and bumper and Areo side grills done Dark Silver.

I LOVE COLOUR CODEING!!!!

Black&Blue · Nov 13th, 2006, 06:01 PM

looking good taking it to the extreme lol,
mark

MINIMANIAUK · Nov 14th, 2006, 02:39 PM

As so many have colour coded their MINI we did one that was colour un-coded

MINIMANIAUK · Nov 14th, 2006, 02:42 PM

and because black/white stripes are so yesterday -we tried something different

BRG-Mini-One · Nov 14th, 2006, 06:12 PM

These cars are all lovely.... Not sure how much I would get used to the one with reddy/browny colour coding but am sure I would get used to it over time! hehe

Nov 8th, 2006, 02:33 PM	#1
Dibby MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:21 AM Posts: 16 Offline	Get your (colour coded) bits out!! Hi All, Post your colour coding pics here. I thought it might be an idea to start this thread to help those that are thinking about colour coding, or for those of you that already have a nice shiny colour coded mini to show it off to the world. I am in deep contemplation about whether to colour code my arches etc on my Dark Silver S so I am after your morale guidance and opinions. I have the 18" JCW wheels see picture below (I hope it attaches ok). Your inspiration would be greatly appreciated and a few pictures would be even better. Thanks a lot. Attached Thumbnails

Nov 8th, 2006, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
M1OY CS Danger!Moddings addictive My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Essex Mini2'er Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 328 Offline	Im tryin to decide the same thing at the moment. I went to the bodyshop my local BMW use and he explained that where the black arch trims clip in to the body panel they loose smoothness. Its hard to explain without a pic but if you run your fingers round the arch you can feel bobbles where the lugs clip into the panel. He went on to say when you colour code them this is the proper way too that they will show the defects. So now i dont know what to. Im thinkin Black powder coated super leggeras to match the arches what u think? Nearly fully loaded DS/B MCS GTT

Nov 8th, 2006, 03:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Neil the Hat MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Coast Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 577 Offline	My colour coded S... http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...7&d=1147336149 For MINIs on the South Coast it has to be the South Coast New MINI Club

Nov 8th, 2006, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
BRG-Mini-One Leeds + Harrogate Run My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 453 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by M1OY CS (original) Im tryin to decide the same thing at the moment. I went to the bodyshop my local BMW use and he explained that where the black arch trims clip in to the body panel they loose smoothness. Its hard to explain without a pic but if you run your fingers round the arch you can feel bobbles where the lugs clip into the panel. He went on to say when you colour code them this is the proper way too that they will show the defects. So now i dont know what to. Im thinkin Black powder coated super leggeras to match the arches what u think? They sand and prime them before they spray them so it sticks, here is mine: Attached Thumbnails

Nov 8th, 2006, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
M1OY CS Danger!Moddings addictive My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Essex Mini2'er Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 328 Offline	neil are they 18's? The paint sticking wasent the problem it was the indents showing beacause theres a gloss finish once painted. Nearly fully loaded DS/B MCS GTT

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Nov 8th, 2006, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
BRG-Mini-One Leeds + Harrogate Run My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 453 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Neil the Hat (original) My colour coded S... http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...7&d=1147336149 Lovely Neil!

Nov 8th, 2006, 04:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Black&Blue Formerly LookalikeJCW My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 358 Offline	Colour Coding Surrey These are some pics of my arches, look great and got them done for £300. Dont go to the beemer garage because they quoted £900 and coulnt garentee anything, go down to your local coachworks like i did and i got my roof done on my ONE looks wicked hope you like. mark PS DIBBY these are what these sexy wheels look like with colour coding not grey though but still looks good Attached Thumbnails

Nov 8th, 2006, 04:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
vickietots 16 sleeps!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Run Blues! Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 4,421 Online	What a great idea for a thread!! I am hoping to get my car colour coded after I get the aero kit fitted and before the end of the year!! I am also hoping to get the JCW R105 wheels!! Neil and Mark, your cars look great and really suit the colour coding!!

Nov 8th, 2006, 08:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
anathema MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 56 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by M1OY CS (original) So now i dont know what to. Im thinkin Black powder coated super leggeras to match the arches what u think? I'm looking into black powdercoated OZ ultraleggras... they are HOT!

Nov 8th, 2006, 08:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Some of mine! Got it done from new by BMW, only £300...

Nov 8th, 2006, 09:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dibby MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:21 AM Posts: 16 Offline	Thanks for all your pics so far guys. They are some damn fine mini's you have and the colour coding looks great. Looks like you are convincing me to part with my hard earned cash. vickietots - Snap, that is exactly the situation I am in and why I started this thread. I have bought the aero rear bumper and side skirts and want to get them fitted soon so I started thinking......... why don't I colour code at the same time. Here is my mini that I am thinking of getting done. Attached Thumbnails

Nov 9th, 2006, 02:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 191,519 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 (original) Some of mine! Got it done from new by BMW, only £300... Wow! Very nice, Mark - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Nov 9th, 2006, 05:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
Babes Cruising In The Minge My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 05:21 PM Posts: 747 Offline	personally i think it depends on the colour. CR looks great with the black arches but i though my BRG didnt suit at all so had them done. If your fitting an aero kit this is the least expensive time to do it 2003 BRG/W JCW MCS 2002 PS/PS JCW MC 1970 BRG/W MK2 Morris Cooper S

Nov 9th, 2006, 06:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
works99 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 62 Offline	heres my ds/b with colour coded arches, hope you decide to get them done as i think it really inproves the apperance. Last edited by MINIAC : Nov 13th, 2006 at 06:38 PM. Reason: Make image clickable thumbnail

Nov 9th, 2006, 11:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB (original) Wow! Very nice, Mark Cheers Scotty!!

Nov 13th, 2006, 05:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
Hatrick MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tamworth, Staffs. Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 442 Offline	Had both of my MINI's colour coded, and think it looks fantastic. (last one was Dark Silver by the way, so go for it) If you go to a good place they can paint anything up for you. Also had wing mirrors, jet wash covers, and ariel base done Pure Silver, and bumper and Areo side grills done Dark Silver. I LOVE COLOUR CODEING!!!! Attached Thumbnails

Nov 13th, 2006, 06:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
Black&Blue Formerly LookalikeJCW My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 358 Offline	looking good taking it to the extreme lol, mark

Nov 14th, 2006, 02:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
MINIMANIAUK MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 1,035 Offline	As so many have colour coded their MINI we did one that was colour un-coded Attached Thumbnails www.minimaniauk.com

Nov 14th, 2006, 02:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
MINIMANIAUK MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 1,035 Offline	and because black/white stripes are so yesterday -we tried something different Attached Thumbnails www.minimaniauk.com

Nov 14th, 2006, 06:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
BRG-Mini-One Leeds + Harrogate Run My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 10:21 AM Posts: 453 Offline	These cars are all lovely.... Not sure how much I would get used to the one with reddy/browny colour coding but am sure I would get used to it over time! hehe

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