Mini Cooper S Touch Up Paint (10 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mini didn't just give us a car; they gave us a personality on wheels with a palette of 10 distinct flavors. From the track-ready John Cooper Works Rebel Green to the cheerful Sunny Side Yellow, they really leaned into the "fun" factor. Whether your Cooper is rocking the sophisticated Enigmatic Black Pearl or the punchy Chili Red, these colors were designed to stand out in a parking lot full of boring sedans.

What to Watch For

While these cars look like they're wearing a tailored suit, that suit can be a bit thin in the elbows. Mini paint-especially on the hood and roof-is known for being a bit "soft," which is a polite way of saying it catches rock chips like a baseball glove. You might also notice the clear coat getting shy around the edges of the plastic fender flares or near the windshield washer nozzles.

To fix it, you first need the "secret handshake" (the paint code). Unlike most cars that hide it in the door, Mini likes to be different. Pop the hood and look on the passenger-side strut tower (the metal mound above the wheel) or the firewall. You're looking for a three-digit alphanumeric code like "B22" or "851."

Driveway Repair Tip

Since Mini loves their high-end finishes like White Silver Metallic and Enigmatic Black Pearl, your touch-up bottle is going to be packed with tiny metallic flakes or pearls. These likes to settle at the bottom like sand at the beach. Before you open the bottle, shake it for a full two minutes-long after your arm starts to get tired-to wake up those sparkles.

When applying, remember: the "Blob" is the enemy. Instead of one big drop, use the tip of a toothpick or a very fine brush to dab three or four paper-thin layers into the chip. Give it 20 minutes to breathe between layers. It requires some patience, but your Mini will thank you for not giving it a "polka-dot" finish.