MINI is extending its program of exterior paint finishes which sees the addition of an exclusive new limited edition variant – Frozen Black, available in limited numbers in South Africa for the top of the range MINI John Cooper Works Countryman and MINI John Cooper Works Paceman models.

The Frozen Black metallic paint finish was created using a complex manufacturing process exclusive to BMW, which involves innovative technology and a high level of manual of manual craftsmanship.

The special surface treatment encompasses the base layer for grip and corrosion protection, the colour layer as well as the clear lacquer finish which has added silicates to create the matted impression as well as the velvet effect which can be seen and felt.

Exterior parts such as the model-specific front and rear aprons and the exterior mirror caps are finished separately in the paint finish Frozen Black metallic.

The finish is said to be completely weather resistant and car wash resistant, however with hand washing it would require special care as spot cleaning of the surface using wax or polish can leave an unwanted gloss effect. And for this reason BMW offers care products developed specially for treating the Frozen Black metallic paint.

MINI JCW with Frozen Black Paint