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trialsride · Nov 10th, 2004, 01:08 PM

I am keen to get my wing mirrors the same colour as my mini (CR). Because I have a ONE the current mirrors are matt black, Has anyone tired painting the wing mirrors? if so how easy is it and are the results reasonable? I was quoted over £100 if i want to buy some from a dealer !!!

Shorty · Nov 10th, 2004, 02:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by trialsride

I am keen to get my wing mirrors the same colour as my mini (CR). Because I have a ONE the current mirrors are matt black, Has anyone tired painting the wing mirrors? if so how easy is it and are the results reasonable? I was quoted over £100 if i want to buy some from a dealer !!!

My dealer recently painted a mates wing mirrors CRed, results were good but they advised against painting the matt covers. Luckily enough they had a spare pair of white covers lying around. They charged her £40

StevePSB · Nov 10th, 2004, 02:25 PM

No, I wouldn't paint the matt covers. They're not designed for paint and I've often seen such plastics with paint peeling off them.

ONED · Nov 10th, 2004, 02:25 PM

This first time I go mine done the results wern't good, started to flake eventually,

Mate done em again for me, he used Highbuild primer on them prior to painting, havn't looked back since!

trialsride · Nov 10th, 2004, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the advice above, will have to look into getting my hands on some CR or white mirrors on ebay. Or I could try the wanted section of the forum

Paul · Nov 10th, 2004, 02:51 PM

I painted mine, took a few goes (sanding down and starting from scratch!) but they look good and have not started to look worn or anything, it's been several months!

RedMini · Nov 10th, 2004, 10:52 PM

They look far better in CR. The dealer did it before delivery, quoted £40+VAT per mirror but did it for nothing.

trialsride · Nov 11th, 2004, 03:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RedMini

They look far better in CR. The dealer did it before delivery, quoted £40+VAT per mirror but did it for nothing.

Very nice

I am playing with the idea of having the whole wing mirror like yours or just the cover

RedMini · Nov 13th, 2004, 08:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by trialsride

I am playing with the idea of having the whole wing mirror like yours or just the cover

I've seen just the cover done in CR and IMHO painting the complete assembly looks far better.

dietcokeplease · Nov 17th, 2004, 07:40 AM

I had the covers and mirror stalks painted by a Chips away type bloke. It cost £100 for both and the side indicator vents. He said the key was preparation and using a highly flexible paint and primer. Not had any problems with it in the time I had the car.

wendle · Dec 1st, 2004, 12:17 AM

The matt black covers will paint fine if they are correctly prepared. As others say above the secret is preparation.
Plastics need to be chemically clean - you must remove grease, wax, and polish before sanding the items so that the paint sticks. This is done with liquid preparation products.
The item must then be thoroughly sanded. We would use a 180grit wet n dry.
The items are then painted with adhesion promoter which is left to soak into the plastic for about half an hour (some products vary), then plastic primer and colour coat.
All paint must have a flexible additive added into the paint.
If you miss any stage the paint is likely to peel - nothing to do with the original covers only the preparation and products used. This is a better preparation procedure than BMW use and will ensure that the mirrors last for ages.
Whilst we use professional bodyshop products - everything you need is available at your local accessory shop and modern aerosols spray very well indeed.

MINIchola · Aug 30th, 2005, 11:50 AM

Ok where do i start, i want my wing mirrors (not just caps) colour coded to cool blue and so far ive been told lots of different answers.

Stephen james mini dealer in Enfiled quoted 136.50 labour and 40 materials and needs car for a couple of days

Sewell in bishops stortford said they dont recommend it as it will peel and i cant buy new ones already painted cool blue, only crome white black or checked

and Cool new said 60 but need the car for a few days ?

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Rakey · Aug 30th, 2005, 12:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIchola

Ok where do i start, i want my wing mirrors (not just caps) colour coded to cool blue and so far ive been told lots of different answers.

Stephen james mini dealer in Enfiled quoted 136.50 labour and 40 materials and needs car for a couple of days

Sewell in bishops stortford said they dont recommend it as it will peel and i cant buy new ones already painted cool blue, only crome white black or checked

and Cool new said 60 but need the car for a few days ?

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I wouldn't even order anything from Cool New, never mind leave a car with them

Surely the caps are available for those that order a MCSC with body mirrors?

So get them ordered, the rest, well thats going to have to done aftermarket, and choose your painter wisely based on the advise in here about primer and paints used

Nov 10th, 2004, 01:08 PM	#1
trialsride MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 183 Offline	Painting Wing Mirrors I am keen to get my wing mirrors the same colour as my mini (CR). Because I have a ONE the current mirrors are matt black, Has anyone tired painting the wing mirrors? if so how easy is it and are the results reasonable? I was quoted over £100 if i want to buy some from a dealer !!!

Nov 10th, 2004, 02:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	I painted mine, took a few goes (sanding down and starting from scratch!) but they look good and have not started to look worn or anything, it's been several months! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Nov 10th, 2004, 10:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
RedMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Surrey, England Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 668 Offline	They look far better in CR. The dealer did it before delivery, quoted £40+VAT per mirror but did it for nothing. MCS JCW CR/CR ; MOD LY/B

Nov 13th, 2004, 08:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
RedMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Surrey, England Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 668 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by trialsride I am playing with the idea of having the whole wing mirror like yours or just the cover I've seen just the cover done in CR and IMHO painting the complete assembly looks far better. MCS JCW CR/CR ; MOD LY/B

Nov 17th, 2004, 07:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 5,261 Offline	I had the covers and mirror stalks painted by a Chips away type bloke. It cost £100 for both and the side indicator vents. He said the key was preparation and using a highly flexible paint and primer. Not had any problems with it in the time I had the car. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

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Nov 10th, 2004, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Shorty MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stourbridge Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 1,246 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by trialsride I am keen to get my wing mirrors the same colour as my mini (CR). Because I have a ONE the current mirrors are matt black, Has anyone tired painting the wing mirrors? if so how easy is it and are the results reasonable? I was quoted over £100 if i want to buy some from a dealer !!! My dealer recently painted a mates wing mirrors CRed, results were good but they advised against painting the matt covers. Luckily enough they had a spare pair of white covers lying around. They charged her £40

Nov 10th, 2004, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 1,569 Offline	No, I wouldn't paint the matt covers. They're not designed for paint and I've often seen such plastics with paint peeling off them.

Nov 10th, 2004, 02:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 7,529 Offline	This first time I go mine done the results wern't good, started to flake eventually, Mate done em again for me, he used Highbuild primer on them prior to painting, havn't looked back since!

Nov 10th, 2004, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
trialsride MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 183 Offline	Thanks for the advice above, will have to look into getting my hands on some CR or white mirrors on ebay. Or I could try the wanted section of the forum

Nov 11th, 2004, 03:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
trialsride MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 183 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RedMini They look far better in CR. The dealer did it before delivery, quoted £40+VAT per mirror but did it for nothing. Very nice I am playing with the idea of having the whole wing mirror like yours or just the cover

Dec 1st, 2004, 12:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
wendle MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Norfolk Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 30 Offline	The matt black covers will paint fine if they are correctly prepared. As others say above the secret is preparation. Plastics need to be chemically clean - you must remove grease, wax, and polish before sanding the items so that the paint sticks. This is done with liquid preparation products. The item must then be thoroughly sanded. We would use a 180grit wet n dry. The items are then painted with adhesion promoter which is left to soak into the plastic for about half an hour (some products vary), then plastic primer and colour coat. All paint must have a flexible additive added into the paint. If you miss any stage the paint is likely to peel - nothing to do with the original covers only the preparation and products used. This is a better preparation procedure than BMW use and will ensure that the mirrors last for ages. Whilst we use professional bodyshop products - everything you need is available at your local accessory shop and modern aerosols spray very well indeed.

Aug 30th, 2005, 11:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
MINIchola Nichola Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex/London Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 121 Offline	Help Ok where do i start, i want my wing mirrors (not just caps) colour coded to cool blue and so far ive been told lots of different answers. Stephen james mini dealer in Enfiled quoted 136.50 labour and 40 materials and needs car for a couple of days Sewell in bishops stortford said they dont recommend it as it will peel and i cant buy new ones already painted cool blue, only crome white black or checked and Cool new said 60 but need the car for a few days ? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Aug 30th, 2005, 12:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 50,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIchola Ok where do i start, i want my wing mirrors (not just caps) colour coded to cool blue and so far ive been told lots of different answers. Stephen james mini dealer in Enfiled quoted 136.50 labour and 40 materials and needs car for a couple of days Sewell in bishops stortford said they dont recommend it as it will peel and i cant buy new ones already painted cool blue, only crome white black or checked and Cool new said 60 but need the car for a few days ? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I wouldn't even order anything from Cool New, never mind leave a car with them Surely the caps are available for those that order a MCSC with body mirrors? So get them ordered, the rest, well thats going to have to done aftermarket, and choose your painter wisely based on the advise in here about primer and paints used The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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