Mini Hatchback Touch Up Paint (30 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mini has never been a brand to play it safe, and their palette proves it. With 30 recorded colors, they really went for it-offering everything from the iconic British Racing Green Metallic to the bold Hot Orange Metallic and the wonderfully named Black-Eye Purple. Whether your Mini is dressed in Chili Red or the creamy Pepper White, these cars were designed to stand out in a parking lot full of boring sedans.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your paint code. Pop the hood and look at the passenger side strut tower (the metal mound where the suspension attaches) or the nearby firewall; you're looking for a three-digit label. Now, for the reality check: Minis are famous for "sunburn"-also known as clear coat peeling-especially on the roof and hood. Because the front end is so vertical, it also tends to collect rock chips like a magnet. If you see edges starting to lift around the windshield washer nozzles or door handles, don't panic. It's a common quirk, and catching those spots early with a touch-up pen will stop the "peel" from spreading.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since Mini loves their pearls and metallics (looking at you, Indi Blue and Liquid Yellow), your biggest secret weapon is the "The Great Shake." Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least two full minutes-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, think "thin and patient." If you have a deep rock chip on the hood, dab a tiny bit of paint in the center and let it flow to the edges. It's better to do three paper-thin coats than one big, gloppy mountain of paint that never quite levels out.