Mini Light White (B15) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If your Mini looks like it belongs in a high-contrast photoshoot, you are likely driving a car finished in this crisp, clinical white. Unlike the creamy, vintage-looking Pepper White that defined the early generation models, this shade was the face of the Countryman and Paceman launch. It is a modern, cool-toned neutral that gives the Cooper Countryman a rugged, utility-focused aesthetic. Because it lacks the yellow undertones of other Mini whites, it provides a sharp background for those iconic black or red roof accents. Since your car has likely spent years tackling road trips and city streets, you have probably noticed that this color is a magnet for road tar and iron deposits.

Technical Details

This is a traditional solid finish, meaning there are no metallic flakes or pearlescent powders hidden in the mix. The benefit for you is a much simpler repair process; you do not have to worry about metallic particles standing up or laying flat, which often causes dark spots in silver or grey paints. However, solid whites are unforgiving when it comes to cleanliness. Any dirt trapped under your work will create a visible bump, and because the paint is so bright, a mismatch caused by years of sun exposure will show up quickly. This is a high-pigment color designed for coverage, so it fills chips well, but you must be mindful of the thickness to prevent the repair from sitting higher than the surrounding surface.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Mini Light White (check for code B15), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can find that code stamped on a black sticker located on the passenger side door jamb or tucked away on the strut tower under the hood. Since this is a solid color, your main goal is depth and levelness. Test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches your weathered paint before you touch the car. If you are using a can, keep the container moving in steady passes to avoid buildup. If you are using a pen or brush, apply the paint in thin, dainty layers rather than one large glob. Give it ample drying time between those layers to ensure the finish stays flat and flush with the rest of the panel. Working in a cool garage or the shade will prevent the paint from drying too fast and becoming tacky.