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maxdude · Dec 20th, 2007, 09:12 PM

Have HB with aero kit and wanting to colour code arches but also aero kit ie front and rear bumps and side skirts. Because the aero kit only needs the black plastic look part coding what is the best process to do this?? How have you guys who have colour coded had this done. I imagine the body shop just blend the colour in with rest of bumper/skirt then apply a full coat of laquer. Help and advice much appreciated in advance.

super c00per · Dec 20th, 2007, 09:41 PM

Arent there like 200 other threads on this and all the answers possible to man kind?

maxdude · Dec 20th, 2007, 10:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original)

Arent there like 200 other threads on this and all the answers possible to man kind?

Plenty of threads on colour coding yes, as I have already, as always, carried out the regular searches. Nonetheless, no answers to my question! Hence this thread!!

Hartge210 · Dec 20th, 2007, 10:24 PM

Rams (mini trainer) had them done on his old car, might be worth pm-ing him.

He may be along soon with an answer for you if he sees this thread

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Dec 21st, 2007, 06:46 AM

Interestingly, the place that did mine refused to paint an existing panel as they said that the black bits usually get contaminated with silicone at some point and it's impossible to guarantee that the paint adhere permanently

Worth bearing that in mind....

ScottyBoy · Dec 21st, 2007, 08:59 AM

The parts need to be sanded smooth as they have an orange peel effect on them and then they are rubber primed to prevent cracking, then painted.

I got a quote for £400 all in.

Brayster · Jan 1st, 2008, 09:38 AM

Hi been looking at advice on fitting aero sills - some great on fo on here - looks pretty easy - if you have the right stuff.

However, I was lucky enough to get these sills for a steal from ebay but being second hand they do not have the fitting kits/mountings.
Do I need them or will they be on my MCS ones?
I have the clip part nos so that should be no probs - I say

Andy

PS sorry do not yet know how to start a new post.

David King · Jan 1st, 2008, 10:46 AM

There are some instructions for fitting Cooper S Side skirts, but fitting the Aero Skirts shouldnt be too different, if not the same.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...faq_sideskirts

Phoenix · Jan 1st, 2008, 10:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Brayster (original)

Hi been looking at advice on fitting aero sills - some great on fo on here - looks pretty easy - if you have the right stuff.

However, I was lucky enough to get these sills for a steal from ebay but being second hand they do not have the fitting kits/mountings.
Do I need them or will they be on my MCS ones?
I have the clip part nos so that should be no probs - I say

Andy

PS sorry do not yet know how to start a new post.

You will need to get some new clip from the stealers, your old ones will snap off as you remove it. they are quite cheep and normally in stock.
There is also a thread about closing the gap on the near side, I'll see if I can find it for you.

Found it.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/...rrect-gap.html

Brayster · Jan 1st, 2008, 10:58 PM

Thanks that thread looks good. However the fitting has now gone on hold I was under the car having look and have spotted a bloody oil leak.
Sods law I'll be off to the Dealer tom as my 12 mth warranty runs out Jan 20th.
Andy

Dec 20th, 2007, 09:12 PM	#1
maxdude MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 305 Offline	Colour Coding Aerokit Have HB with aero kit and wanting to colour code arches but also aero kit ie front and rear bumps and side skirts. Because the aero kit only needs the black plastic look part coding what is the best process to do this?? How have you guys who have colour coded had this done. I imagine the body shop just blend the colour in with rest of bumper/skirt then apply a full coat of laquer. Help and advice much appreciated in advance.

Dec 21st, 2007, 06:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 4,512 Offline	Interestingly, the place that did mine refused to paint an existing panel as they said that the black bits usually get contaminated with silicone at some point and it's impossible to guarantee that the paint adhere permanently Worth bearing that in mind.... Attached Thumbnails May 08: Thanks to all of my friends on Mini2 for a lot of great times over the last 4 years. In future I can always be contacted here!

Jan 1st, 2008, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Brayster MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 24 Offline	Another Aero Kit Question Hi been looking at advice on fitting aero sills - some great on fo on here - looks pretty easy - if you have the right stuff. However, I was lucky enough to get these sills for a steal from ebay but being second hand they do not have the fitting kits/mountings. Do I need them or will they be on my MCS ones? I have the clip part nos so that should be no probs - I say Andy PS sorry do not yet know how to start a new post. Attached Thumbnails

Jan 1st, 2008, 10:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Phoenix Cooper Reborn My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pork Pie Land Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 765 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Brayster (original) Hi been looking at advice on fitting aero sills - some great on fo on here - looks pretty easy - if you have the right stuff. However, I was lucky enough to get these sills for a steal from ebay but being second hand they do not have the fitting kits/mountings. Do I need them or will they be on my MCS ones? I have the clip part nos so that should be no probs - I say Andy PS sorry do not yet know how to start a new post. You will need to get some new clip from the stealers, your old ones will snap off as you remove it. they are quite cheep and normally in stock. There is also a thread about closing the gap on the near side, I'll see if I can find it for you. Found it. http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/...rrect-gap.html Life is not about the amount of breath's you take.............. It’s about the moments that take your breath away………

Jan 1st, 2008, 10:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brayster MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 24 Offline	A bloody present from my Mini for the New Year Thanks that thread looks good. However the fitting has now gone on hold I was under the car having look and have spotted a bloody oil leak. Sods law I'll be off to the Dealer tom as my 12 mth warranty runs out Jan 20th. Andy

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Dec 20th, 2007, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 568 Online	Arent there like 200 other threads on this and all the answers possible to man kind?

Dec 20th, 2007, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
maxdude MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 305 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original) Arent there like 200 other threads on this and all the answers possible to man kind? Plenty of threads on colour coding yes, as I have already, as always, carried out the regular searches. Nonetheless, no answers to my question! Hence this thread!!

Dec 20th, 2007, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hartge210 Zippy - GB210 Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 673 Online	Rams (mini trainer) had them done on his old car, might be worth pm-ing him. He may be along soon with an answer for you if he sees this thread

Dec 21st, 2007, 08:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 2,872 Offline	The parts need to be sanded smooth as they have an orange peel effect on them and then they are rubber primed to prevent cracking, then painted. I got a quote for £400 all in.

Jan 1st, 2008, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
David King Captain Slow My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beds Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 756 Offline	There are some instructions for fitting Cooper S Side skirts, but fitting the Aero Skirts shouldnt be too different, if not the same. http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...faq_sideskirts

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