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*Vikki* · Feb 9th, 2006, 07:20 PM

Does anyone know were i can get a chilli red boot lid like the ones standard on the cooper s? apart from buying a whole new boot lid etc from BMW, that i can stick on top of my current black one. I dont want the whole part just one to stick on top. Does anyone know where i can buy one, as its needed asap, as i am having decals fitted.

Thank you for your time.

Vikki

Rakey · Feb 9th, 2006, 08:07 PM

Isn't the boot the same on the One, Cooper and the MCS?

Its only the badge that changes between the cars

Foxy Mini · Feb 9th, 2006, 08:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

Isn't the boot the same on the One, Cooper and the MCS?

Its only the badge that changes between the cars

I think she means the boot handle Rakey

Sorry Vikki, I haven't seen any on ebay or anything.

Rakey · Feb 10th, 2006, 07:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Foxy Mini

I think she means the boot handle Rakey

Sorry Vikki, I haven't seen any on ebay or anything.

didnt' realise that the boot handle was different, thought that just varies in colour between models?

Rayman · Feb 10th, 2006, 10:45 AM

The cooper s boot handles come up on ebay once in a while! They are a simple straight swap!

*Vikki* · Feb 10th, 2006, 06:36 PM

Year Foxy is right.

Isn't the boot the same on the One, Cooper and the MCS?
Its only the badge that changes between the cars?

hmm and there is me thinking they had different bhp, didnt realise mine was an S lol

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Hi yes i know they are a straight swap but its getting hold of the damn thing that is problem as i have limited time as i need it ready for the decals.

Rayman · Feb 10th, 2006, 06:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minzilla

Hi yes i know they are a straight swap but its getting hold of the damn thing that is problem as i have limited time as i need it ready for the decals.

Unless you find a breakers or someone is selling one from an S after buying a chrome one you are going to find it hard to get one fast unfortunately.
If you buy from the dealers its at least 4 weeks on a painted part.

You could buy a primed one from the dealers and get it sprayed by a bodyshop or even the dealer might be able to spray it. Primed parts come in 3days i think!
I did this for myself as i cudnt find an indi blue one anywhere.

Other than that bribe a cooper s owner with a straight swap for a chrome one, you never know they mite be interested.

Or Ebay!

*Vikki* · Feb 10th, 2006, 06:49 PM

year ill see if i can get it painted i think. Ok thanks guys for your help.

*Vikki* · Feb 10th, 2006, 06:49 PM

oh how much roughly did it cost you to get it painted?

Rayman · Feb 10th, 2006, 06:54 PM

Well i did it myself, there is a kit you can buy from the dealers, it costs about a tenner and consists of Chilli red spray can and lacquer spray, about 250ml of each.
I also bought a primed boot handle cost about 35GBP. Just follow the instruction on the can, i also have some links to spraying i think if you want them.

Failing that ask the dealer if they can spray it, shud be easy for them but they probably charge you at least 50 for it!

Rayman · Feb 10th, 2006, 06:55 PM

Rayman · Feb 10th, 2006, 06:56 PM

*Vikki* · Feb 10th, 2006, 07:03 PM

yes yours looks perfect, if you have the link that would be great thank you. Oh right ill ask my stealers about the paint, doubt they will know what i mean as they are useless but its worth a try. Would it paint over a chrome effect boot lid, if i rubbed it down?

Rayman · Feb 10th, 2006, 07:09 PM

http://www.polo-gt.co.uk/styling/colour-coding.html

Thats link for general colour coding.

It is possible to rub down a chrome one but you'd have to buy primer and re-spray it with that. Its not worth the hassle really if you are doing it yourself as the primered surface has to be spot on smooth as silk to get a good finished article.
Best thing to do is buy the primed version straight from the dealer, that will give you the best chance of getting it right first time.
If your at the dealers enquire about a ready painted chili red one tho as you never know they might have one in stock or be able to get one quicker than 4 weeks.

Rayman · Feb 10th, 2006, 07:11 PM

If you fancy a real challenge follow that above article with your plastic mini one handle. You'll still need the chilli red paint and lacquer tho and some halfords primer!

*Vikki* · Feb 10th, 2006, 07:17 PM

ok thanks alot for that, ill go in and see them tomorrow.

PrplPplEtr · Jul 30th, 2006, 07:13 PM

so what is the difference between the handles, other than being painted on the S? or is that it?

Feb 9th, 2006, 07:20 PM	#1
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 2,304 Offline	Rear boot lid Does anyone know were i can get a chilli red boot lid like the ones standard on the cooper s? apart from buying a whole new boot lid etc from BMW, that i can stick on top of my current black one. I dont want the whole part just one to stick on top. Does anyone know where i can buy one, as its needed asap, as i am having decals fitted. Thank you for your time. Vikki

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Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 51,167 Offline	Isn't the boot the same on the One, Cooper and the MCS? Its only the badge that changes between the cars The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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Foxy Mini What? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Suffolk Local Time: 02:41 AM Posts: 1,481 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey Isn't the boot the same on the One, Cooper and the MCS? Its only the badge that changes between the cars I think she means the boot handle Rakey Sorry Vikki, I haven't seen any on ebay or anything. *.......::::: www.EastCoastMiniClub.co.uk :::::.......* The Original and BEST MINI Club in East Anglia - Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire & Norfolk!

Feb 10th, 2006, 07:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 51,167 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Foxy Mini I think she means the boot handle Rakey Sorry Vikki, I haven't seen any on ebay or anything. didnt' realise that the boot handle was different, thought that just varies in colour between models? The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Feb 10th, 2006, 10:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rayman "Buying and selling" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warrington Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 948 Offline	The cooper s boot handles come up on ebay once in a while! They are a simple straight swap! 2001 cooper (sold) 1995 Supra RZ-S TT auto in white.

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Feb 10th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 2,304 Offline	Year Foxy is right. Isn't the boot the same on the One, Cooper and the MCS? Its only the badge that changes between the cars? hmm and there is me thinking they had different bhp, didnt realise mine was an S lol -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi yes i know they are a straight swap but its getting hold of the damn thing that is problem as i have limited time as i need it ready for the decals.

Feb 10th, 2006, 06:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rayman "Buying and selling" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warrington Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 948 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minzilla Hi yes i know they are a straight swap but its getting hold of the damn thing that is problem as i have limited time as i need it ready for the decals. Unless you find a breakers or someone is selling one from an S after buying a chrome one you are going to find it hard to get one fast unfortunately. If you buy from the dealers its at least 4 weeks on a painted part. You could buy a primed one from the dealers and get it sprayed by a bodyshop or even the dealer might be able to spray it. Primed parts come in 3days i think! I did this for myself as i cudnt find an indi blue one anywhere. Other than that bribe a cooper s owner with a straight swap for a chrome one, you never know they mite be interested. Or Ebay! 2001 cooper (sold) 1995 Supra RZ-S TT auto in white.

Feb 10th, 2006, 06:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 2,304 Offline	year ill see if i can get it painted i think. Ok thanks guys for your help.

Feb 10th, 2006, 06:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 2,304 Offline	oh how much roughly did it cost you to get it painted?

Feb 10th, 2006, 06:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rayman "Buying and selling" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warrington Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 948 Offline	Well i did it myself, there is a kit you can buy from the dealers, it costs about a tenner and consists of Chilli red spray can and lacquer spray, about 250ml of each. I also bought a primed boot handle cost about 35GBP. Just follow the instruction on the can, i also have some links to spraying i think if you want them. Failing that ask the dealer if they can spray it, shud be easy for them but they probably charge you at least 50 for it! 2001 cooper (sold) 1995 Supra RZ-S TT auto in white.

Feb 10th, 2006, 06:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rayman "Buying and selling" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warrington Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 948 Offline	2001 cooper (sold) 1995 Supra RZ-S TT auto in white.

Feb 10th, 2006, 06:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rayman "Buying and selling" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warrington Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 948 Offline	2001 cooper (sold) 1995 Supra RZ-S TT auto in white.

Feb 10th, 2006, 07:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 2,304 Offline	yes yours looks perfect, if you have the link that would be great thank you. Oh right ill ask my stealers about the paint, doubt they will know what i mean as they are useless but its worth a try. Would it paint over a chrome effect boot lid, if i rubbed it down?

Feb 10th, 2006, 07:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rayman "Buying and selling" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warrington Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 948 Offline	http://www.polo-gt.co.uk/styling/colour-coding.html Thats link for general colour coding. It is possible to rub down a chrome one but you'd have to buy primer and re-spray it with that. Its not worth the hassle really if you are doing it yourself as the primered surface has to be spot on smooth as silk to get a good finished article. Best thing to do is buy the primed version straight from the dealer, that will give you the best chance of getting it right first time. If your at the dealers enquire about a ready painted chili red one tho as you never know they might have one in stock or be able to get one quicker than 4 weeks. 2001 cooper (sold) 1995 Supra RZ-S TT auto in white.

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Feb 10th, 2006, 07:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rayman "Buying and selling" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warrington Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 948 Offline	If you fancy a real challenge follow that above article with your plastic mini one handle. You'll still need the chilli red paint and lacquer tho and some halfords primer! 2001 cooper (sold) 1995 Supra RZ-S TT auto in white.

Feb 10th, 2006, 07:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 2,304 Offline	ok thanks alot for that, ill go in and see them tomorrow.

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PrplPplEtr Countdown to Ecstacy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indy Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 28 Offline	so what is the difference between the handles, other than being painted on the S? or is that it? 06 MCS JCW PH/PH premium, sport, webspokes, black leather, anthracite dash and headliner.

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