COLOR CODEB30 - Reef Blue MetallicMini Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade is for the owner who wants something more complex than a standard navy. It defines the R55 and R56 era, particularly the Hampton Edition models where it first made a splash. In the shade, it looks like a deep, moody midnight blue, but the moment you pull into the sun, a distinct teal undertone emerges. Since your Cooper or Clubman has likely been on the road for over a decade, you should expect the original paint to have shifted from its factory state due to years of sun exposure and road grit.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish. The paint contains tiny flakes that must be spread across the liquid to catch the light. If you apply the paint with a heavy hand, those flakes will sink and bunch up, creating dark spots or stripes known as mottling. To get the teal tint to show up as intended, the flakes must stay near the surface. If the repair looks like a flat, dark bruise, you likely skipped the mixing step or applied it with too much flow.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Mini Reef Blue Metallic (check for code B30), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to get those metallics moving. You can find your paint code on the passenger side strut tower under the hood or on the door jamb sticker. Test the color on the included card first to see how it reacts to the light in your garage. When applying, keep the container moving to avoid pooling and allow for enough drying time between coats to let the metallic layer set.