Mini Cooper Paceman Touch Up Paint (9 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Mini Cooper Paceman didn't play it safe. With 9 total colors recorded, Mini really went for it, offering everything from the adventurous Jungle Green Metallic to the high-voltage Starlight Blue Metallic and the unmistakable Chili Red. It's a palette designed for a car that refuses to blend in, though you'll still find sophisticated staples like Midnight Gray Metallic for those who prefer a more "undercover agent" vibe.

What to Watch For

First things first: let's find your ID. Your paint code is usually hiding on a sticker on the passenger side door jamb (the B-pillar) or, occasionally, tucked away under the hood on the passenger side strut tower. Once you have your bottle, keep a close eye on the "hot spots." The Paceman has a very upright front end, making the hood a magnet for stone chips. You should also check the edges where the metal panels meet the plastic fender flares or the recesses around the headlight rings-these are the areas where the clear coat tends to get a bit grumpy and start peeling if left unprotected.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Paceman colors-like Brilliant Copper Metallic-are loaded with tiny flakes, your first job is to shake that touch-up bottle like you're making a five-star martini. Give it a solid 60 to 90 seconds to wake up those metallics. When you're ready to apply, remember: gravity is not your friend on those vertical door panels. Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob, use the tip of your brush to dab in paper-thin layers. It requires a bit of patience, but building the color up slowly ensures the paint stays where you put it and gives those metallic sparkles room to breathe.