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kazmire · Aug 4th, 2003, 04:16 PM

I ordered my S filler cap, along with the sharks fin chrome grilles and clear repeaters, before my MINI arrived. I fitted the grilles as soon as I got the car home, but I've been waiting for weeks for the paint kit for painting the insert!

Anway, the paint kit arrived, and I fitted the new filler cap! I couldn't believe how easy it was to do! Admittedly, my step-dad helped me who is a qualified mechanic of 35 years, but It took no more than 45 mins IN TOTAL! The painting of the insert took the best part of a day, because it's not worth rushing that!

Anyway, I wanted to post a few pics of the finished product because I think my car looks stunning now!

I hope you like

Kaz

silvermouse · Aug 4th, 2003, 04:29 PM

Kaz, it looks lovely, well done.
I've been thinking of changing mine, so I'm glad you think it is easy.
Where did you get it from and where did you get the paint from?

addman · Aug 4th, 2003, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by silvermouse
Kaz, it looks lovely, well done.
I've been thinking of changing mine, so I'm glad you think it is easy.
Where did you get it from and where did you get the paint from?

<echo>...

R1 · Aug 4th, 2003, 06:03 PM

What a great taste in filler cap and side vents you have!

The conversion is worth it isn't it!

Get the alloy "S" pedal set fitted as well. It really does liven up the interior!

smiffy · Aug 4th, 2003, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by R1
Get the alloy "S" pedal set fitted as well. It really does liven up the interior!

Another man of great taste

d.griffiths · Aug 4th, 2003, 08:59 PM

Cool

( First "mod" I ever did )

maxmini · Aug 5th, 2003, 05:54 AM

Where did you get the " paint kit " that you refer to. I have a friend in the same situation as you were he has the cap but no idea how to paint to match. Could you give me a lead on the paint kit. Looks sharp by the way. Randy

R1 · Aug 5th, 2003, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by maxmini
Where did you get the " paint kit " that you refer to. I have a friend in the same situation as you were he has the cap but no idea how to paint to match. Could you give me a lead on the paint kit. Looks sharp by the way. Randy

You can buy the paint kit from your MINI dealer.

I'ts a spray can of paint colour and a spray can of laquer.

I used this on mine and the results are a perfect match to the car. Just follow the instructions with the tins.

kazmire · Aug 5th, 2003, 08:49 AM

I bought the paint set from my dealer! Admitedly, It took them 6 weeks to get it in! Something to do with stock shortage in Germany!

Anyway, it was £8 for the paint and laquer! They are genuine parts, and as R1 quite rightly put

Quote:

the results are a perfect match to the car. Just follow the instructions with the tins.

!

The result is well worth it! I also invested in a tube of 'autosol' (available at halfords) and I regularly polish all the chrome on my beast!

Kaz

kazmire · Aug 5th, 2003, 08:54 AM

silvermouse
I bought the filler cap and side vents + repeaters from MINISPARES. Excellent fast service, totally recommended! It was £49 for the vents+repeters and £55 for the filler cap kit without the paint! Then £8 for the paint at the dealers!

R1

Quote:

Get the alloy "S" pedal set fitted as well. It really does liven up the interior!

The dealer lead me to believe that my June 03 model Cooper with Chilli pack would have the chrome pedals, but they didn't

. How much are the S pedals and where can I obtain them?

Cheers

Kaz

R1 · Aug 5th, 2003, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kazmire
silvermouse R1

The dealer lead me to believe that my June 03 model Cooper with Chilli pack would have the chrome pedals, but they didn't . How much are the S pedals and where can I obtain them?

Cheers

Kaz

PM Minty! He got me mine!

See this thread.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...light=s+pedals

Beastmaster · Aug 7th, 2003, 12:31 AM

Anyone tried the S cap with the chrome surropund too yet? If so any piccies?

Aug 4th, 2003, 04:16 PM	#1
kazmire Member of Stealth Club Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Swansea Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 349 Offline	Cooper S Filler Cap I ordered my S filler cap, along with the sharks fin chrome grilles and clear repeaters, before my MINI arrived. I fitted the grilles as soon as I got the car home, but I've been waiting for weeks for the paint kit for painting the insert! Anway, the paint kit arrived, and I fitted the new filler cap! I couldn't believe how easy it was to do! Admittedly, my step-dad helped me who is a qualified mechanic of 35 years, but It took no more than 45 mins IN TOTAL! The painting of the insert took the best part of a day, because it's not worth rushing that! Anyway, I wanted to post a few pics of the finished product because I think my car looks stunning now! I hope you like Kaz

Aug 4th, 2003, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
silvermouse MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: isle of wight Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Kaz, it looks lovely, well done. I've been thinking of changing mine, so I'm glad you think it is easy. Where did you get it from and where did you get the paint from? Jules

Aug 4th, 2003, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 5,718 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by R1 Get the alloy "S" pedal set fitted as well. It really does liven up the interior! Another man of great taste S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Aug 4th, 2003, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
d.griffiths MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newport, Gwent. Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 154 Offline	Cool ( First "mod" I ever did ) Dave

Aug 5th, 2003, 05:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
maxmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L,A california Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 97 Offline	paint kit Where did you get the " paint kit " that you refer to. I have a friend in the same situation as you were he has the cap but no idea how to paint to match. Could you give me a lead on the paint kit. Looks sharp by the way. Randy

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Aug 4th, 2003, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
addman MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Harlow, Essex Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 389 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by silvermouse Kaz, it looks lovely, well done. I've been thinking of changing mine, so I'm glad you think it is easy. Where did you get it from and where did you get the paint from? <echo>...

Aug 4th, 2003, 06:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 4,866 Offline	What a great taste in filler cap and side vents you have! The conversion is worth it isn't it! Get the alloy "S" pedal set fitted as well. It really does liven up the interior!

Aug 5th, 2003, 08:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 4,866 Offline	Re: paint kit Quote: Originally posted by maxmini Where did you get the " paint kit " that you refer to. I have a friend in the same situation as you were he has the cap but no idea how to paint to match. Could you give me a lead on the paint kit. Looks sharp by the way. Randy You can buy the paint kit from your MINI dealer. I'ts a spray can of paint colour and a spray can of laquer. I used this on mine and the results are a perfect match to the car. Just follow the instructions with the tins.

Aug 5th, 2003, 08:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
kazmire Member of Stealth Club Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Swansea Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 349 Offline	I bought the paint set from my dealer! Admitedly, It took them 6 weeks to get it in! Something to do with stock shortage in Germany! Anyway, it was £8 for the paint and laquer! They are genuine parts, and as R1 quite rightly put Quote: the results are a perfect match to the car. Just follow the instructions with the tins. ! The result is well worth it! I also invested in a tube of 'autosol' (available at halfords) and I regularly polish all the chrome on my beast! Kaz

Aug 5th, 2003, 08:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
kazmire Member of Stealth Club Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Swansea Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 349 Offline	silvermouse I bought the filler cap and side vents + repeaters from MINISPARES. Excellent fast service, totally recommended! It was £49 for the vents+repeters and £55 for the filler cap kit without the paint! Then £8 for the paint at the dealers! R1 Quote: Get the alloy "S" pedal set fitted as well. It really does liven up the interior! The dealer lead me to believe that my June 03 model Cooper with Chilli pack would have the chrome pedals, but they didn't . How much are the S pedals and where can I obtain them? Cheers Kaz

Aug 5th, 2003, 10:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 4,866 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by kazmire silvermouse R1 The dealer lead me to believe that my June 03 model Cooper with Chilli pack would have the chrome pedals, but they didn't . How much are the S pedals and where can I obtain them? Cheers Kaz PM Minty! He got me mine! See this thread. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...light=s+pedals

Aug 7th, 2003, 12:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Beastmaster Peanut Groupie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Malvern Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 1,275 Offline	Anyone tried the S cap with the chrome surropund too yet? If so any piccies? Visit CooperBeast's website Mini Movie of the Week

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