Mini Ferric Grey II Metallic (wheel) (B55) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is the unsung hero of the modern Mini lineup. It arrived as a more athletic alternative to traditional silver, offering a deep, architectural grey that looks right at home on the rugged Countryman or the sophisticated Clubman. Because it has a darker value than standard alloy paint, it does a great job of hiding brake dust while still highlighting the sharp lines of your Cooper wheels. It is a technical color that manages to look expensive without being flashy.

Technical Details

You are working with a true metallic finish. This means the paint contains tiny flakes that reflect light at different angles to create depth. If you are not careful, these flakes can bunch up and create dark spots or stripes, which we call mottling. This happens most often if the paint is applied too thick or too fast. Since wheels have a lot of complex curves and recessed areas, you need to be mindful of how the paint builds up in the corners to avoid a blotchy, uneven appearance.

Best Practices

Mini typically hides the main paint code on the passenger-side strut tower under the hood or on the driver's door pillar, though wheel-specific codes like this one are often verified by the specific rim style. Before you spray or dab Mini Ferric Grey II Metallic (wheel) (check for code B55), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to get those metallic flakes out of the bottom of the container and into the finish. Test the color on the included card first to see how it reacts to your lighting. When you start the repair, keep the container moving at a steady pace. Use thin, deliberate layers and allow for plenty of drying time between them so the metallic particles can lay flat and uniform.