Comments on: MINI Debuts Innovative Paint System at Oxford

By: LEN KURAS

LEN KURAS — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:08:38 +0000

WE ARE THINKING OF BUYING A 2008 MINI.

IT WILL LIVE OUTDOORS IN SAN FRANCISCO.ANY ANY INFO ON PAINT DEALING WITH FOG AND SALT AIR?

THANKS

By: Neil

Neil — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:50:02 +0000

I hear it makes for a really sweet non-metallic BRG.

By: ichor

ichor — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:17:48 +0000

surprised nobody’s asked the million dollar question yet; does this extra base coat line mean we get more colours to chose from? the one major problem with MINI since the start has been the poor selection of colours… one would think if they’re spending money, time and effort to update the lines, they’d expand colour choice?

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:18:29 +0000

I guess it’s an additional reason for clear bra (just in case:)

By: matt

matt — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:11:33 +0000

June 06 build, Astro Black. the paint’s fine. granted i haven’t had it for a week yet. but i’m a detailer (detalingconcepts.com) and have no complaints about the quality of the finish.

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 16:50:17 +0000

The reference to "Integrated Paint Process" leads me to believe that they are using one of the waterborne paint slurry processes such as this one from BASF.

By: Ian F

Ian F — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:38:54 +0000

I agree with Gabe. I’m sure the nightmare that US manufacturer’s went through with pealing paint in the late 80′s/early 90′s is still fresh in the collective memory.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:44:45 +0000

Roger – I wouldn’t think twice about this. BMW would not jeopardize serious amounts of paint related warranty and repair work (and lots of cash) with any new paint system. If they’re using it, it’s only because they’ve tested thoroughly.

By: The Blue Canary

The Blue Canary — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:31:54 +0000

’06 MCS BRG/W. Only issue I have had with my paint is the little chips I have from small rocks and things. Its not flacking, or pealing, but you can see where something small smashed into it at high speed, and took out a pin head or smaller dink. Just looking at the car you can’t see it. But whet over it on the weekend as I was polishing it, I found a few. Will get the bottle of touch up out today I think. Get an Invisa-bra. They will help you sleep at night.

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:23:53 +0000

Need feedback from 5-06 and newer owners please!!. How’s your paint? I put in my order last Friday. Yikes.

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:07:23 +0000

Not to scare anybody, but, I was behind a BRAND new MINI this morning and was the recepient of paint flecs on my windshield. Actually, the paint filled in some of the numerous pit/pock marks on my windshield. Those MINI engineers can come with some wild solutions, can’t they? (:

By: Ian F

Ian F — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:42:27 +0000

Is it just me, or does a lot of what is happening to the new Mini design seem to be all coming from the bean-counters at BMW? More emphasis seems to be on cutting costs rather than advancing the product.

BMW's desire to cut MINI production costs has been well documented almost since the car's introduction.

By: Vanwall

Vanwall — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 05:37:43 +0000

Krylon. Scary.

By: Yep, I'm still Jim

Yep, I'm still Jim — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 05:34:10 +0000

Is is just me, or are there two new colors in the photo?

I'm thinking the first one might be space blue, and the one in the back might be hyper blue, but I'm not sure. Both colors have a distinct purple tone on my monitor.

By: Nathaniel Salzman

Nathaniel Salzman — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:17:52 +0000

The replacement of the primer coat doesn’t bother me as much as that they’re not baking the finish anymore. My other wonder would be if you ever had to have any body work done. Would you be able to match the paint on a scuff or a scratch of fender-bender without painting the whole car again? Or if you got a little scratch fixed and they baked the car to cure that paint, would it screw up the original paint?

By: cct1

cct1 — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:55:36 +0000

I notice the fuel door is mounted inside the headlight. Before it was mounted in the rear quarter window area.

LMAO--that's not the fuel cap. Since there was so much controversy over the clock placement on the 2005 facelift, BMW moved it to the headlight. It only works at night, but with the light on, it illuminates the time about fifty feet in front of you directly on the road. It'll really impress the friends and neighbors. No mention yet if it can be retrofitted.

By: cct1

cct1 — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:49:02 +0000

Oh boy…Wouldn’t want the first car off the line with this. I’ve always loved the BMW paints, I hope this works out. Is anyone else using this process?

By: Shawn

Shawn — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:34:26 +0000

Is it just me, or does a lot of what is happening to the new Mini design seem to be all coming from the bean-counters at BMW? More emphasis seems to be on cutting costs rather than advancing the product.

By: Timothy

Timothy — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:18:25 +0000

Its long-term quality is guaranteed.

OK, Mr. BrÃƒÆ'Ã‚Â¼ckom. We are coming after you, pitchforks in hand, if our MINIs peel, blister, or fade. You have been warned. :-)

By: Max

Max — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:29:52 +0000

I notice the fuel door is mounted inside the headlight. Before it was mounted in the rear quarter window area.