QLD MINI Owners [The Usual Suspects]

[Sunnybanker]

Any of you kind , good looking, wonderful Qld Min2'ers experienced in fitting bonnet stripes?

[brett]

Looks like your wanting to get more power Sunny, If fitted correctly the bonnet stripes will get a net gain of at least 10kw

[Sooper Cooper s]

Quote: Originally Posted by SupeRub

I'm there.

We just need to decide on a start time - what's say 5:45 for a 6:15am start?

sounds good, emails have been sent

R[/quote]

I would've been keen for a spin, but the MINI went back to BMW today. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

[ZapoMCS]

SB you must be talking to me :-) Pity I haven't fitted any stripes :-(

[SupeRub]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sunnybanker

Any of you kind , good looking, wonderful Qld Min2'ers experienced in fitting bonnet stripes?

Yeah I fitted my Viper stripes and the Cooper along the side,not too hard at all, give me a call if you want some help. They really are quite easy.

Rub

[damiond]

I've still got the 'squeegee' from when I put my pirate flag on, if you need one for your bonnet stripes.

[Sunnybanker]

Thank you Ruben and Damion, I'll be in touch. I will most likely take you both up on your very kind offers.
Have a great weekend

[kyl72]

Quote: Originally Posted by SupeRub

Yeah I fitted my Viper stripes and the Cooper along the side,not too hard at all, give me a call if you want some help. They really are quite easy.

Rub

Hey Rub would you believe i still havent fitted my rear stripes! Have had them sitting on my kitchen bench now for what must be 3months!!(they are rolled up and i have probably wrecked them!) At least I have finally found a pic of what i want, i've decided not to take them all the way down to the bumper. Anyway, I was going to phone around the Coast to get someone to fit them, but I do remember you saying you did yours when i had my fuel cap fitted at Kens. I will see what i can come up with down here, if not I may give you a yell for some help(maybe we could do a group fit with sunnybanker!!)
Kylie

[ZapoMCS]

Had a good run today over Nebo and Glorious, but am I the only one that ended up with half of the tar from that re surfaced secion stuck to my rear wheels and the back of the car. What a mess

Need to find some serious tar remover, and each wheel will have to come off to clean... doh.

[kenhenry]

Quote: Originally Posted by kyl72

I will see what i can come up with down here, if not I may give you a yell for some help(maybe we could do a group fit with sunnybanker!!)
Kylie

Best to do the stripes in the shade, so I'll offer my place as available workshop space again, if it's needed.

Ken

[SupeRub]

Quote: Originally Posted by ZapoMCS

Had a good run today over Nebo and Glorious, but am I the only one that ended up with half of the tar from that re surfaced secion stuck to my rear wheels and the back of the car. What a mess

Need to find some serious tar remover, and each wheel will have to come off to clean... doh.

Havent had a chance for a closer inspection, but the dust in doing a good job of covering ther rear of the car anyway.

Cheers to everyone how made it out, had a ball.

80% chance I will be doing it again this sunday if anyone is interested. seeing as I am living so close to the mountains now. probably bout the same time

Rub

[Quickbrick]

Quote: Originally Posted by SupeRub

Havent had a chance for a closer inspection, but the dust in doing a good job of covering ther rear of the car anyway.

Cheers to everyone how made it out, had a ball.

80% chance I will be doing it again this sunday if anyone is interested. seeing as I am living so close to the mountains now. probably bout the same time

Rub

I am not going anywhere near that road until they finish re-surfacing it - wait until you see what is waiting for you under all of that dust SuperRub The back of the car is covered in tiny specs of Tar, and Gary is right about having to take all the rims off to get them clean

I reckon there are a few good hours of scrubbing to get the MCS clean again, so I don't think I will be venturing up the Mountains until the Roadworks are complete. Seeing as you live so close Rub, you can be the official scout and let us all know when it is safe to venture back up there again

Gregg

[ZapoMCS]

My rear window feels like sand paper...

[robbo mcs]

Quote: Originally Posted by Quickbrick

I am not going anywhere near that road until they finish re-surfacing it - wait until you see what is waiting for you under all of that dust SuperRub The back of the car is covered in tiny specs of Tar, and Gary is right about having to take all the rims off to get them clean

I reckon there are a few good hours of scrubbing to get the MCS clean again, so I don't think I will be venturing up the Mountains until the Roadworks are complete. Seeing as you live so close Rub, you can be the official scout and let us all know when it is safe to venture back up there again

Gregg

Hi,

I've been through a tar nightmare in my car a few times The mini rear is a vortex that attracts dirt, and if tar is on the road it is a nightmare The worst was after I did the MT Buller sprint when the road virtually melted

From experience, trial and error, and advice from detailing and motorsport people, I can offer advice as to the best way to remove the tar specks

Use a soft sponge and kerosene. Soak the sponge in kerosene and gently rub onto a small affected area. The tar will gradually dissolve over 1-2 minutes. Then use copious detergent and water to wash of the liquefied tar and kero. Repeat this process on all affected areas. It is suprisingly quick, and will take you around 30 minutes to have paint surface that is smooth as a babies bottom The technique also works on wheels.

The key is to be patient. Don't try and rub the tar off, otherwise it scratches Be patient and it will gradually dissolve.

Make sure you thoroughly wash off all residue when you are finished.

Cheers

Robbo

[swamos]

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

Hi,

I've been through a tar nightmare in my car a few times The mini rear is a vortex that attracts dirt, and if tar is on the road it is a nightmare The worst was after I did the MT Buller sprint when the road virtually melted

From experience, trial and error, and advice from detailing and motorsport people, I can offer advice as to the best way to remove the tar specks

Use a soft sponge and kerosene. Soak the sponge in kerosene and gently rub onto a small affected area. The tar will gradually dissolve over 1-2 minutes. Then use copious detergent and water to wash of the liquefied tar and kero. Repeat this process on all affected areas. It is suprisingly quick, and will take you around 30 minutes to have paint surface that is smooth as a babies bottom The technique also works on wheels.

The key is to be patient. Don't try and rub the tar off, otherwise it scratches Be patient and it will gradually dissolve.

Make sure you thoroughly wash off all residue when you are finished.

Cheers

Robbo

I have found mineral turps does the same thing as this I have always washed it off afterwards and re-waxed it though