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damiond · May 5th, 2006, 01:25 AM

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

Sunnybanker · May 5th, 2006, 09:07 AM

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 · May 7th, 2006, 02:22 AM

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 · May 7th, 2006, 08:49 AM

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 · May 7th, 2006, 10:12 PM

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 · May 8th, 2006, 02:56 AM

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 · May 8th, 2006, 03:14 AM

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 · May 8th, 2006, 04:56 AM

My rear window feels like sand paper...

robbo mcs · May 8th, 2006, 09:55 AM

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 · May 8th, 2006, 11:53 AM

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

ZapoMCS · May 8th, 2006, 02:34 PM

Thank Robo and Steve. I tried a bit of kero on a wheel this evening and it did come off fairly easily. Will have to take it easy with the tar on the pain as to not scratch it.

Cheers.

Gary.

The Artist · May 8th, 2006, 11:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos

I have found mineral turps does the same thing as this

I have always washed it off afterwards and re-waxed it though

Another vote for mineral turps very gently wiped over the affected areas. Just make sure that you give it a good wash after doing this with warm soapy water, so the turps is washed away off the paint.

Sorry I missed sunday (probably good by the sounds of the gunk). I hadn't read my home email until sunday afternoon and saw the correspondence between all regarding that morning.

kyl72 · May 9th, 2006, 10:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by kenhenry

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

Ken

Thanks Ken

if Rub and Sunnybanker plan on doing the stripes i might tag along

swamos · May 9th, 2006, 01:13 PM

Hmmmm... getting a quote for a new MINI on the weekend...

Lots of water to cover yet though....

BTW, I've posted up those wheels I've got for sale

My wheels and runflats for sale

brett · May 9th, 2006, 01:44 PM

Steve just remember that there is no EB anymore steve

swamos · May 9th, 2006, 01:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett

Steve just remember that there is no EB anymore steve

Charlize calls it "My blue MIMI" :cry:

ZapoMCS · May 9th, 2006, 02:23 PM

Trying to get in before the turbo hey?

swamos · May 9th, 2006, 02:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ZapoMCS

Trying to get in before the turbo hey?

I'm quite confident that the next MINI will be better in many ways than the current ones. However I will never be another BMW guinea pig again

It's just not worth it.

swamos · May 10th, 2006, 08:54 AM

anyone interested in dinner and a show tomorrow night? Maybe a bum burner as well

Quickbrick · May 10th, 2006, 09:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos

anyone interested in dinner and a show tomorrow night? Maybe a bum burner as well

Well If I'm going to have a Bum Burner I think dinner and a show is the least you can do Steve

Having said that ... Bec & I are up for it (Pizza at West End that is)

Gregg

May 5th, 2006, 01:25 AM	#141
damiond Pirate Monkey Boy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 108 Offline	DIY bonnet stripes I've still got the 'squeegee' from when I put my pirate flag on, if you need one for your bonnet stripes.

May 7th, 2006, 08:49 AM	#144 (permalink)
ZapoMCS Dash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 404 Offline	Bloody tar.... 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.

May 7th, 2006, 10:12 PM	#145 (permalink)
kenhenry MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - Australia Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 839 Offline	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 www.clubmini.com.au

May 8th, 2006, 03:14 AM	#147 (permalink)
Quickbrick MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 344 Offline	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 QuickBrick

May 8th, 2006, 09:55 AM	#149 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:00 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	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 Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

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May 5th, 2006, 09:07 AM	#142 (permalink)
Sunnybanker MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Snobby Northsider Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 890 Offline	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

May 7th, 2006, 02:22 AM	#143 (permalink)
kyl72 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gold Coast Australia Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 240 Offline	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

May 8th, 2006, 02:56 AM	#146 (permalink)
SupeRub Becoming Stealthy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brisbane City Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 477 Offline	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

May 8th, 2006, 04:56 AM	#148 (permalink)
ZapoMCS Dash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 404 Offline	My rear window feels like sand paper...

May 8th, 2006, 11:53 AM	#150 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	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

May 8th, 2006, 02:34 PM	#151 (permalink)
ZapoMCS Dash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 404 Offline	Thank Robo and Steve. I tried a bit of kero on a wheel this evening and it did come off fairly easily. Will have to take it easy with the tar on the pain as to not scratch it. Cheers. Gary.

May 8th, 2006, 11:45 PM	#152 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 317 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by swamos I have found mineral turps does the same thing as this I have always washed it off afterwards and re-waxed it though Another vote for mineral turps very gently wiped over the affected areas. Just make sure that you give it a good wash after doing this with warm soapy water, so the turps is washed away off the paint. Sorry I missed sunday (probably good by the sounds of the gunk). I hadn't read my home email until sunday afternoon and saw the correspondence between all regarding that morning.

May 9th, 2006, 10:48 AM	#153 (permalink)
kyl72 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gold Coast Australia Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 240 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kenhenry Best to do the stripes in the shade, so I'll offer my place as available workshop space again, if it's needed. Ken Thanks Ken if Rub and Sunnybanker plan on doing the stripes i might tag along

May 9th, 2006, 01:13 PM	#154 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Hmmmm... getting a quote for a new MINI on the weekend... Lots of water to cover yet though.... BTW, I've posted up those wheels I've got for sale My wheels and runflats for sale

May 9th, 2006, 01:44 PM	#155 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 2,390 Offline	Steve just remember that there is no EB anymore steve 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

May 9th, 2006, 01:51 PM	#156 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by brett Steve just remember that there is no EB anymore steve Charlize calls it "My blue MIMI" :cry:

May 9th, 2006, 02:23 PM	#157 (permalink)
ZapoMCS Dash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 404 Offline	Trying to get in before the turbo hey?

May 9th, 2006, 02:31 PM	#158 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ZapoMCS Trying to get in before the turbo hey? I'm quite confident that the next MINI will be better in many ways than the current ones. However I will never be another BMW guinea pig again It's just not worth it.

May 10th, 2006, 08:54 AM	#159 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	anyone interested in dinner and a show tomorrow night? Maybe a bum burner as well

May 10th, 2006, 09:09 AM	#160 (permalink)
Quickbrick MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 344 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by swamos anyone interested in dinner and a show tomorrow night? Maybe a bum burner as well Well If I'm going to have a Bum Burner I think dinner and a show is the least you can do Steve Having said that ... Bec & I are up for it (Pizza at West End that is) Gregg QuickBrick

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