R56 Paint on a customer’s car...
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Paint on a customer’s car...
The local mini dealership sent a customer’s car to us to have some trim work painted. We painted the trim and the car came back to have the calipers painted. I tried to talk them out of it (since I think powdercoating would be better) but the customer was steadfast in wanting it painted.
While we were at it, we painted the rotors. Our dealership is pretty open minded about trying new things. Hopefully in the next week or so, you’ll see some custom paint on another mini they’re doing.
First, the black rockers and wheel flares. It actually looks better than I thought it would.
The paint progression...
Of course, I accidently deleted the final product. I’ll go retake pics today but you get the idea...
Mark
While we were at it, we painted the rotors. Our dealership is pretty open minded about trying new things. Hopefully in the next week or so, you’ll see some custom paint on another mini they’re doing.
First, the black rockers and wheel flares. It actually looks better than I thought it would.
The paint progression...
Of course, I accidently deleted the final product. I’ll go retake pics today but you get the idea...
Mark
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If the parts are prepped correctly, the paint will stick. Having said that, the chrome is a harder surface and if a chip hits it, it won't be as forgiving as a urethane bumper. I always tell my customers to get a clear bra put on the parts.
Oh well... doesn't matter if it's a coupe, the flares and rotors are the same.
Mark
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It will be fine if it's a quality paint job. It's not any different than having body colored trim (which btw is a factory option for the aero kit) and I haven't seen complaints that it gets destroyed. In most cars, the wheel arch is just part of the fender and those areas don't get any more beat up than the rest of the car.
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Nope, I send the stuff out for the clear bra.
In answer to questions about chipping, rkw is correct. If the job is done correctly, it will last better than someone that rattle cans it but let’s be clear about this... nothing is impervious to rock chips...
HTH’s,
Mark
In answer to questions about chipping, rkw is correct. If the job is done correctly, it will last better than someone that rattle cans it but let’s be clear about this... nothing is impervious to rock chips...
HTH’s,
Mark
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