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SuperChargedCooperS · May 19th, 2004, 09:08 PM

I have one simple question that i keep forgetting to my ask my dealer about the paint, what is the difference between solid and metallic colors?

Billy Smart · May 19th, 2004, 09:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SuperChargedCooperS

I have one simple question that i keep forgetting to my ask my dealer about the paint, what is the difference between solid and metallic colors?

Simple realy,

non-metalic or base colours as they are sometimes known are your white, red and yellow among others, the metalic colours black, indi blue, silver ect have metalic flakes in them (metalic paint) these are actualy tiny pieces of metal that are added to the paint to give it the 'glistening look' on certain light. i.e sunlight.

Also metalic paint has an extra layer called clearcoat, this is obviouly to protect the base coat, where as the base colour does not....still following?

This does not mean that the metalic paint is better in any way, it is just a personnal choice what colour people require..

Hope this has helped

Billy

SuperChargedCooperS · May 20th, 2004, 01:07 AM

thanks fionally an answer lol

MINIAC · May 20th, 2004, 03:16 AM

You also pay extra for metallic paint

spanky · May 20th, 2004, 03:50 AM

If I'm not mistaken, all MINI colors have a clearcoat including non-metalics as do most current car maker's paint schemes.

Billy Smart · May 20th, 2004, 01:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by spanky

If I'm not mistaken, all MINI colors have a clearcoat including non-metalics as do most current car maker's paint schemes.

I will quite happily stand corrected if this is the case

I work for a large japaneese car manafacturer in Derbyshire and they dont, is it because they dont like spending money

Ahhh thats why tey are getting all the warranty claims for paint chips then

OK i better shut up now else i will get sacked!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No Name.........................

May 19th, 2004, 09:08 PM	#1
SuperChargedCooperS Mini BMW Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 20 Offline	Paint I have one simple question that i keep forgetting to my ask my dealer about the paint, what is the difference between solid and metallic colors?

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May 19th, 2004, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Billy Smart Hillbilly boy Join Date: May 2004 Location: Skeg-Vegas Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 1,297 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SuperChargedCooperS I have one simple question that i keep forgetting to my ask my dealer about the paint, what is the difference between solid and metallic colors? Simple realy, non-metalic or base colours as they are sometimes known are your white, red and yellow among others, the metalic colours black, indi blue, silver ect have metalic flakes in them (metalic paint) these are actualy tiny pieces of metal that are added to the paint to give it the 'glistening look' on certain light. i.e sunlight. Also metalic paint has an extra layer called clearcoat, this is obviouly to protect the base coat, where as the base colour does not....still following? This does not mean that the metalic paint is better in any way, it is just a personnal choice what colour people require.. Hope this has helped Billy

May 20th, 2004, 01:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
SuperChargedCooperS Mini BMW Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 20 Offline	thanks fionally an answer lol

May 20th, 2004, 03:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 8,526 Offline	You also pay extra for metallic paint

May 20th, 2004, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Billy Smart Hillbilly boy Join Date: May 2004 Location: Skeg-Vegas Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 1,297 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by spanky If I'm not mistaken, all MINI colors have a clearcoat including non-metalics as do most current car maker's paint schemes. I will quite happily stand corrected if this is the case I work for a large japaneese car manafacturer in Derbyshire and they dont, is it because they dont like spending money Ahhh thats why tey are getting all the warranty claims for paint chips then OK i better shut up now else i will get sacked!!!!!!!!!!!!! No Name.........................

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