8 replies to this topic

[Matt.L]

Hi everyone,

I'm in the position of being able to paint the car any colour. I'm toying with the idea of a candy apple red or a mercedes dark blue, but I can't decide which to go for (the car was blue from factory). I'd like to hear what you guys would do??
Many thanks
Matt

[minimans]

Colour change on a mini involves a lot of interior paint as well, If your planning on just an exterior blow over keep it the same as original.

[Dusky]

It's YOUR car.
Candy is very expensive and a nightmare to repair if anything happens I had a candy blue mini wich got damaged in a car park. Full respray was in order,just for some light damage.

[Matt.L]

Yeah that was what a I was debating it would probably be hard to match up if it gets damaged and it'll probably be a bit expensive. But then it looks pretty cool :).

[Dusky]

It does look cool ^^ Mind, with modern xiralix effect paints it's very easy toget a similar result without the cost (and skill level for touch ups). A paint shop will definitely be able to help you decide with their load of colour swatches.

[Matt.L]

Yeah that's a good idea actually, some swatches would definetly help me decide thanks for your help.

[slidehammer]

What also might help you decide is seeing what other people have done their Minis that you like, looking on the forum and google images. What suits one car doesn't another I think Apple Jack Green looks great on a Mini of the right period but would look terrible on a Jaguar XJ6.

[Matt.L]

Yeah it's just about seeing what suits the car and the look I'm going for :). Cheers

[wile e coyote]

What also might help you decide is seeing what other people have done their Minis that you like, looking on the forum and google images. What suits one car doesn't another I think Apple Jack Green looks great on a Mini of the right period but would look terrible on a Jaguar XJ6.

O/T Applejack looks great on everything my MTB, hybrid and road bikes all match my car!

 

anyway OP - it's your car - get it what colour you want!!!