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BDL · Mar 10th, 2007, 06:41 PM

Hey all

(Hangs head in shame having been warned previously)

Spot lights have now rusted beyond that which I consider reasonable. Cannot afford to lay out for more etc but thought about painting them with red smooth hammerite or the like. Also though of having them powder coated.

Comments, thoughts or ideas welcome from the people that know.

Cheers

BDL

CC07ERS · Mar 10th, 2007, 07:15 PM

Paint them , powder coating would cost more than new ones i bet

Richard82 · Mar 10th, 2007, 07:26 PM

I had a lot of rust on my Wipacs today but after using "Bar Keepers Friend" on them they are back to their former glory! My rust was spotted all over the back of the lights but quite dense at the base, the stuff on the back has been totally removed and the majority of it at the base camw off:

"The best professional powdered cleanser since 1882. The unique formula in Bar Keepers Friend gently removes stains other cleansers can't. It will even remove rust, and is great for cleaning stainless steel."

Bar keepers friend website (American site but the product is available in the UK)

Think I got mine in John Lewis, give it a try as I have been using it since I installed my lights nearly a year ago

daniel.steel · Mar 11th, 2007, 11:22 PM

Robboc · Mar 13th, 2007, 07:47 AM

Mine are the same. Wipacs are definately not built to last. they have only been on for a few months and totally rusted up.

liznkev · Mar 13th, 2007, 08:30 AM

Good useful thread...

I was looking for some spots for mine, I thought that the normal chrome would'nt be up to much and especially where I live, 2 mins from the beach, so a lot of salt in the air.

Can anyone recommend a good set of stainless spots, are angel eyes any good??

Buz999 · Mar 13th, 2007, 01:39 PM

I have just fitted a set of HELLA COMET 200 last friday and i reckon they are brilliant. They came as a complete set designed for the MINI and are pretty easy to fit and look ace! They have been recommended on previous posts for not rusting like others. I got mine off ebay £124.99 which i think was reasonable as seen advertised elsewhere £200+.

Vitesse · Mar 13th, 2007, 02:14 PM

I also have the Hella Comet 200, mine have been installed over a year and not a hint of rust. Probably because the chrome back is plastic but still looks good and easy to install.

There is a set on EBAY at the moment.

eBay.co.uk: BMW MINI HELLA LAMPS COMET 200 (item 280090258404 end time 04-Apr-07 11:17:45 BST)

liznkev · Mar 13th, 2007, 07:14 PM

Those hella lamps look the dogs....

what are the brackets made from? and are they easy to fit?

there are 2 lots on ebay and the prices vary wildly!!

Black&Blue · Mar 13th, 2007, 07:21 PM

has anyone got pics of the backs painted
thanks mark

Buz999 · Mar 13th, 2007, 09:11 PM

The HELLA brackets are made of steel which is painted silver. They are very sturdy and fit into place a treat with all holes matching up correctly.

Mar 10th, 2007, 06:41 PM	#1
BDL MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 193 Offline	Painted Spotlights Hey all (Hangs head in shame having been warned previously) Spot lights have now rusted beyond that which I consider reasonable. Cannot afford to lay out for more etc but thought about painting them with red smooth hammerite or the like. Also though of having them powder coated. Comments, thoughts or ideas welcome from the people that know. Cheers BDL

Mar 10th, 2007, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Richard82 Toot toot, honk honk!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 390 Offline	I had a lot of rust on my Wipacs today but after using "Bar Keepers Friend" on them they are back to their former glory! My rust was spotted all over the back of the lights but quite dense at the base, the stuff on the back has been totally removed and the majority of it at the base camw off: "The best professional powdered cleanser since 1882. The unique formula in Bar Keepers Friend gently removes stains other cleansers can't. It will even remove rust, and is great for cleaning stainless steel." Bar keepers friend website (American site but the product is available in the UK) Think I got mine in John Lewis, give it a try as I have been using it since I installed my lights nearly a year ago Last edited by Richard82 : Mar 13th, 2007 at 02:06 PM.

Mar 11th, 2007, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
daniel.steel MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 4 Offline	nice

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Mar 10th, 2007, 07:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 2,743 Offline	Paint them , powder coating would cost more than new ones i bet

Mar 13th, 2007, 07:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Robboc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Epsom, Surrey Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 286 Offline	Mine are the same. Wipacs are definately not built to last. they have only been on for a few months and totally rusted up.

Mar 13th, 2007, 08:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
liznkev Mini One Cab & MCS R56 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fleetwood Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 64 Offline	Good useful thread... I was looking for some spots for mine, I thought that the normal chrome would'nt be up to much and especially where I live, 2 mins from the beach, so a lot of salt in the air. Can anyone recommend a good set of stainless spots, are angel eyes any good??

Mar 13th, 2007, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Buz999 What mod next? My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ludlow,Shropshire Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 237 Offline	I have just fitted a set of HELLA COMET 200 last friday and i reckon they are brilliant. They came as a complete set designed for the MINI and are pretty easy to fit and look ace! They have been recommended on previous posts for not rusting like others. I got mine off ebay £124.99 which i think was reasonable as seen advertised elsewhere £200+.

Mar 13th, 2007, 02:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vitesse MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Westerham Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 668 Offline	I also have the Hella Comet 200, mine have been installed over a year and not a hint of rust. Probably because the chrome back is plastic but still looks good and easy to install. There is a set on EBAY at the moment. eBay.co.uk: BMW MINI HELLA LAMPS COMET 200 (item 280090258404 end time 04-Apr-07 11:17:45 BST)

Mar 13th, 2007, 07:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
liznkev Mini One Cab & MCS R56 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fleetwood Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 64 Offline	Those hella lamps look the dogs.... what are the brackets made from? and are they easy to fit? there are 2 lots on ebay and the prices vary wildly!!

Mar 13th, 2007, 07:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Black&Blue Formerly LookalikeJCW My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 358 Offline	has anyone got pics of the backs painted thanks mark

Mar 13th, 2007, 09:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Buz999 What mod next? My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ludlow,Shropshire Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 237 Offline	The HELLA brackets are made of steel which is painted silver. They are very sturdy and fit into place a treat with all holes matching up correctly.

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