COLOR CODEA95 - Interchange YellowMini Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color was the signature face of the second-generation Mini Convertible launch. It is not a shade for someone who wants to hide in traffic. Because it was mainly offered on the Cooper and Cooper S drop-tops between 2009 and 2011, it carries a specific summer energy that feels right at home on the coast. Since your car has likely seen over a decade of sun and road salt, the original finish might have shifted slightly, so matching it now requires a bit of patience. It is a high-visibility shade that looks cheerful when clean but will scream for a wash the second it gets dusty.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish, which means there are no metallic flakes or pearls to worry about aligning. The advantage here is that you do not have to worry about the finish looking mottled or striped from different angles. However, solid yellows are notoriously difficult because the paint pigments are often thin and translucent. If you are trying to cover a dark scratch or grey primer, the yellow can look greenish or dull if you do not apply enough layers. You need to build up the color slowly to ensure the repair does not look like a different shade simply because the dark surface underneath is showing through.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Mini Interchange Yellow (check for code A95), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to properly mix those bright pigments. You can usually find this code on a black sticker on the passenger side door jamb or under the hood on the strut tower. Because this specific yellow can be transparent, you must test the color on the included card to see how many layers it takes to achieve full coverage. When you are ready to apply it to the car in your garage or a patch of shade, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish sets properly before you apply the next pass with your nozzle or brush.