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black&blue_cooper · Aug 12th, 2006, 10:13 PM

I need some help concerning scratches on the interior of my 2004 Cooper. The cup holder that is attached to the passenger-side pillar has shifted and left scratches on the down tube. I have searched through several threads going back to 2003 and have found several that address the problem but cannot find a solid solution. Does anyone known if there is a kit or perhaps some type of crafts paint that can repair the finish? Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

black&blue_cooper

Root Ginger · Aug 13th, 2006, 08:33 AM

In a word, no.

Either get a new one from your dealer or remove them, sand down, prime, spray and lacquer in a colour of your choice.

The second option is better especially if you use a lot of layers of lacquer as it will provide a more hardy finish.

If you want to go totally mad you could also use a fine polish, sealant and wax at the end to get a totally smooth and shiney finish.

robby71 · Aug 14th, 2006, 06:51 PM

Strangely enough i got 1 of these priced up at the dealers today as 1 of mine has some scratches - £19.55 + vat each , not too bad i thought so i ordered a new 1

Aug 12th, 2006, 10:13 PM	#1
black&blue_cooper named his MC "Winnie" Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 7 Offline	need to repair interior scratches (down tubes) I need some help concerning scratches on the interior of my 2004 Cooper. The cup holder that is attached to the passenger-side pillar has shifted and left scratches on the down tube. I have searched through several threads going back to 2003 and have found several that address the problem but cannot find a solid solution. Does anyone known if there is a kit or perhaps some type of crafts paint that can repair the finish? Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. black&blue_cooper

Aug 13th, 2006, 08:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	In a word, no. Either get a new one from your dealer or remove them, sand down, prime, spray and lacquer in a colour of your choice. The second option is better especially if you use a lot of layers of lacquer as it will provide a more hardy finish. If you want to go totally mad you could also use a fine polish, sealant and wax at the end to get a totally smooth and shiney finish. It was acceptable in the 80's

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robby71 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 09:27 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Strangely enough i got 1 of these priced up at the dealers today as 1 of mine has some scratches - £19.55 + vat each , not too bad i thought so i ordered a new 1

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