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MiniMan7 · May 27th, 2003, 04:34 AM

Hey everyone, after finding several stone chips on my bonnet, and recently getting hit by a damn stone by a stupid truck today on my door, I want to fix up all these little chips. Is the Mini paint touch-up kit really that good? I have heard good things, and bad.

Please feel free to share your opinions!

ipartridge · May 27th, 2003, 05:02 AM

I would also like feedback. Does the the black have a clear laquer the same as metallics?, if so then do you get a black (or whatever)colour paint and then a clear coat to finish it off?

MiniMan7 · May 27th, 2003, 05:06 AM

I think it comes with the actual colour and then a clear coat to finish it off.

But that still begs the question, is it worth it and does it work well?

Ginger · May 27th, 2003, 03:49 PM

I have the silver touch up which was needed after the Chiltens run earlier this year, seems a good match to me.

G

Why the poll?!?

Linda M · May 27th, 2003, 10:13 PM

Hey MiniMan, Last week I had to get a new windscreen due to a huge crack from a stone and at the same time I got the bodyshop guy to use the touch up kit for some chips. It worked ok. I notice.... but then I'm very critical

MarkL · May 28th, 2003, 01:22 AM

Yes, and you do get a stick of clear coat with the solid black too.

GoMiniGo · May 28th, 2003, 03:25 AM

Yes, you should get it. However, you should also get a product called LANGKA. what Langka does is remove the excess blob from the touch up paint.

I was very skeptical of their claims on their website. However, the stuff actual works like it says. For two-part touch paint like we have, you mix a small amount of the clear coat and color coat paints together and then apply that to your car. Then use Langka to get rid of the excess blob.

BTW - the Chili Red does not match worth a damn. Too dark. Hopefully the other colors are better.

GMG

tones · May 28th, 2003, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GoMiniGo
Yes, you should get it. However, you should also get a product called LANGKA. what Langka does is remove the excess blob from the touch up paint.

I was very skeptical of their claims on their website. However, the stuff actual works like it says. For two-part touch paint like we have, you mix a small amount of the clear coat and color coat paints together and then apply that to your car. Then use Langka to get rid of the excess blob.

BTW - the Chili Red does not match worth a damn. Too dark. Hopefully the other colors are better.

GMG

Cape Cod MINI · May 28th, 2003, 03:57 AM

I got the MINI touch up paint, used it once and threw it out. JUNK, IMHO. Like most touch up brushes it's very difficult to work with.
Got the Auto Visuals touch up felt tip pen and LOVE IT.
Try them at www.autovisuals.com
My front aero kit looked like hell after the winter. The touch up pen was so fast and easy to use.
If you order it tell them you want the .80 cent shipping option. Not sure what the cheap shipping option is to Canada.

MiniMan7 · May 28th, 2003, 04:25 AM

Thanks for the help guys!

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May 27th, 2003, 04:34 AM	#1
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:39 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Should I get the Mini paint touch-up kit? Hey everyone, after finding several stone chips on my bonnet, and recently getting hit by a damn stone by a stupid truck today on my door, I want to fix up all these little chips. Is the Mini paint touch-up kit really that good? I have heard good things, and bad. Please feel free to share your opinions! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 27th, 2003, 05:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:39 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	I think it comes with the actual colour and then a clear coat to finish it off. But that still begs the question, is it worth it and does it work well? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 27th, 2003, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Linda M MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crieff Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 465 Offline	Hey MiniMan, Last week I had to get a new windscreen due to a huge crack from a stone and at the same time I got the bodyshop guy to use the touch up kit for some chips. It worked ok. I notice.... but then I'm very critical She's here (27/12/02) and she's amazing - JCW MINI Cooper S - http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...lindamsig1.jpg Daisy lives here: Minibuzz.com

May 28th, 2003, 03:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
GoMiniGo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rainy WA state Local Time: 04:39 PM Posts: 311 Offline	Yes, you should get it. However, you should also get a product called LANGKA. what Langka does is remove the excess blob from the touch up paint. I was very skeptical of their claims on their website. However, the stuff actual works like it says. For two-part touch paint like we have, you mix a small amount of the clear coat and color coat paints together and then apply that to your car. Then use Langka to get rid of the excess blob. BTW - the Chili Red does not match worth a damn. Too dark. Hopefully the other colors are better. GMG 02 RED/WHITE MCS and motoring since Sept 7, 2002

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May 27th, 2003, 05:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
ipartridge MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Shepshed, Where ? Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 155 Offline	I would also like feedback. Does the the black have a clear laquer the same as metallics?, if so then do you get a black (or whatever)colour paint and then a clear coat to finish it off?

May 27th, 2003, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 2,002 Offline	I have the silver touch up which was needed after the Chiltens run earlier this year, seems a good match to me. G Why the poll?!?

May 28th, 2003, 01:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
MarkL MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Abingdon, Oxon. Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 228 Offline	Yes, and you do get a stick of clear coat with the solid black too.

May 28th, 2003, 03:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
tones MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by GoMiniGo Yes, you should get it. However, you should also get a product called LANGKA. what Langka does is remove the excess blob from the touch up paint. I was very skeptical of their claims on their website. However, the stuff actual works like it says. For two-part touch paint like we have, you mix a small amount of the clear coat and color coat paints together and then apply that to your car. Then use Langka to get rid of the excess blob. BTW - the Chili Red does not match worth a damn. Too dark. Hopefully the other colors are better. GMG

May 28th, 2003, 03:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 07:39 PM Posts: 5,365 Offline	I got the MINI touch up paint, used it once and threw it out. JUNK, IMHO. Like most touch up brushes it's very difficult to work with. Got the Auto Visuals touch up felt tip pen and LOVE IT. Try them at www.autovisuals.com My front aero kit looked like hell after the winter. The touch up pen was so fast and easy to use. If you order it tell them you want the .80 cent shipping option. Not sure what the cheap shipping option is to Canada. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

May 28th, 2003, 04:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:39 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Thanks for the help guys! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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