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Adeline · Jun 28th, 2004, 05:03 PM

I own a mini cooper in black with aerodynamic kit and im desperate to colour code the wheel arches and all the bits round the bottom myself, as i resent paying loads of money for a job i reckon i could do myself. Ive been reading up on how to do it but want to know if anyone out there could recommend what product i can use to chemically clean the plastic and where i could get the primer and paint from. Also, how easy is it to remove and replace the wheel arches themselves. Any info on the matter at all would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanx.

agokart · Jun 29th, 2004, 02:20 AM

This Thread should help you out. good luck.

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...light=aero+kit

Adeline · Jun 29th, 2004, 07:48 AM

cool, thanks a lot. i'll post a few pics of the car when its done.

mgemie · Jun 30th, 2004, 10:51 AM

I've been considering colour coding for some time now. Recently i went to my local paintshop and was quoted a price around the £300 mark...not too bad in my opinion!

Mini_Blake · Jun 30th, 2004, 02:10 PM

£300 does sound good. I know that the black trim doesnt cost too much, I may enquire about getting all of the black trim (new set) and getting it colour coded. ofc I will be able to drive with normal black arches in the meantime and this would probably get a better finish than using my trim !

cityclinic · Jul 1st, 2004, 08:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Adeline

I own a mini cooper in black with aerodynamic kit and im desperate to colour code the wheel arches and all the bits round the bottom myself, as i resent paying loads of money for a job i reckon i could do myself. Ive been reading up on how to do it but want to know if anyone out there could recommend what product i can use to chemically clean the plastic and where i could get the primer and paint from. Also, how easy is it to remove and replace the wheel arches themselves. Any info on the matter at all would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanx.

To get a finish like the rest of your MINI you will need to back fill and sand before applying a primer. Probably better to get a good panel beater to do this for the job to turn out looking like it was done in the factory.

Jun 28th, 2004, 05:03 PM	#1
Adeline H66 RNY2 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Local Time: 06:18 PM Posts: 51 Offline	Colour coding wheel arches - NEED HELP! I own a mini cooper in black with aerodynamic kit and im desperate to colour code the wheel arches and all the bits round the bottom myself, as i resent paying loads of money for a job i reckon i could do myself. Ive been reading up on how to do it but want to know if anyone out there could recommend what product i can use to chemically clean the plastic and where i could get the primer and paint from. Also, how easy is it to remove and replace the wheel arches themselves. Any info on the matter at all would be gratefully appreciated. Thanx.

Jun 29th, 2004, 02:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
agokart MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: detroit michigan usa Local Time: 01:18 PM Posts: 8 Offline	This Thread should help you out. good luck. http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...light=aero+kit www.detroittuned.com

Jun 30th, 2004, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
mgemie Dude with a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 05:18 PM Posts: 213 Offline	I've been considering colour coding for some time now. Recently i went to my local paintshop and was quoted a price around the £300 mark...not too bad in my opinion! 2004 IB/IB MINI

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Jun 29th, 2004, 07:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Adeline H66 RNY2 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Local Time: 06:18 PM Posts: 51 Offline	cool, thanks a lot. i'll post a few pics of the car when its done.

Jun 30th, 2004, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mini_Blake MINI2 lurker Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Woolhope, Hereford Local Time: 05:18 PM Posts: 697 Offline	£300 does sound good. I know that the black trim doesnt cost too much, I may enquire about getting all of the black trim (new set) and getting it colour coded. ofc I will be able to drive with normal black arches in the meantime and this would probably get a better finish than using my trim !

Jul 1st, 2004, 08:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 03:18 AM Posts: 1,580 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Adeline I own a mini cooper in black with aerodynamic kit and im desperate to colour code the wheel arches and all the bits round the bottom myself, as i resent paying loads of money for a job i reckon i could do myself. Ive been reading up on how to do it but want to know if anyone out there could recommend what product i can use to chemically clean the plastic and where i could get the primer and paint from. Also, how easy is it to remove and replace the wheel arches themselves. Any info on the matter at all would be gratefully appreciated. Thanx. To get a finish like the rest of your MINI you will need to back fill and sand before applying a primer. Probably better to get a good panel beater to do this for the job to turn out looking like it was done in the factory.

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