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MotorOn · Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:53 PM

Here's an easy and IMHO, nice looking fix to prevent the inevitable door scratches that show up on most MINI's interior door pulls. It's also handy to cover up the pulls that are already scratched up. It is much easier than the laquer approach seen in prior threads too. The idea came to me while working on some of our mountain bikes in our garage.

Just get some Lizard Skins, which are stretchy 2mm thick neoprene guards that have Velcro at the edges. (No, they do NOT look like real lizard skins!) They come in black, blue, red, and yellow. Since I have the Anthracite interior, I bought the black ones. They are designed for many bicycle components. For the MINI, the "Super-Jumbo" chainstay guard is just the right size.

Just cut to size, (including the curves if desired), stretch it around the door pull, and Velcro the edges together. Two doors took me less than 1/2 hour to do, and they cost only $8.50 a piece at REI here in the US. You will have to buy two of them for the two doors. I've seen them at major bicycle dealers as well.

You can roll the Velcro edges around to the back side of the door pull to conceal the seam, as well as the white Lizard Skin logo. Or, you can do as I did, and install the Lizard Skin with the underside out. I like the smoother appearance of the underside rather than the textured surface of the top side, but it's a matter of personal taste.

I've only had the car for a few weeks, so I can't vouch for their durability, but I imagine they should hold up quite well, given the function that they were originally designed for. Even when they wear out, it's easy to install new ones anyway.

Their website is www.lizardskins.com or 801-785-SKIN. (No, I do not work for them)

See my personal gallery for more pictures.

Hat · Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:50 PM

great idea, but too late for my poor drivers door handle

Restyle · Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:02 PM

Could you do a Close-Up pic please.
(& I dont seem able to get the Lizardskin link working)

eltel · Apr 23rd, 2003, 05:14 PM

Restyle, try it without the "," at the end of the link.

http://www.lizardskins.com

Motoron, thanks for the idea.

AidenL · Apr 23rd, 2003, 06:28 PM

That looks good, and so does the anthracite trim, I must admit !

Let's roll! · Apr 23rd, 2003, 10:37 PM

Looks great! Just placed my order.

Thanks for the idea!

MotorOn · Apr 24th, 2003, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Restyle
Could you do a Close-Up pic please.
(& I dont seem able to get the Lizardskin link working)

The link should work now since I got rid of the "," as eltel mentioned. Thanks eltel.

Beastmaster · May 4th, 2003, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the tip Motor On. I'm happy with these red ones in my Red Cooper and handy as my driver's door had picked up a scratch or two.

MotorOn · May 5th, 2003, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Beastmaster
Thanks for the tip Motor On. I'm happy with these red ones in my Red Cooper and handy as my driver's door had picked up a scratch or two.

Wow Beastmaster, dynamite looking!

If I had Chili, I'd go for the red too!

Glad it turned out so well.

MotorOn

No Golf Clubs at all · Sep 7th, 2003, 09:28 AM

I just fitted one to the drivers side - pics later. I think some sort of template is in order. I am going to buy another for the passengers side soon.

I have chose to use the smoother black side just for the reason that I don't like the lizard skins logo showing.

Perhaps I will post a template for this later if any fellow mini2er wants to add these to their car.

LMB · Sep 7th, 2003, 01:09 PM

Good idea.

Have you noticed it's always on the passenger side.

Tsk...

lotoole3 · Sep 8th, 2003, 07:27 PM

Hey!

Great post on the LizardSkins... I'd be interested in doing the same on my car, and a template would be of great help. Please post!

No Golf Clubs at all · Sep 8th, 2003, 08:25 PM

Unfortunately in London on business this week and away for a long weekend. Will get around to it though may be a week or so.

Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:53 PM	#1
MotorOn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 229 Offline	No more scratches on inside door handles! :•) Here's an easy and IMHO, nice looking fix to prevent the inevitable door scratches that show up on most MINI's interior door pulls. It's also handy to cover up the pulls that are already scratched up. It is much easier than the laquer approach seen in prior threads too. The idea came to me while working on some of our mountain bikes in our garage. Just get some Lizard Skins, which are stretchy 2mm thick neoprene guards that have Velcro at the edges. (No, they do NOT look like real lizard skins!) They come in black, blue, red, and yellow. Since I have the Anthracite interior, I bought the black ones. They are designed for many bicycle components. For the MINI, the "Super-Jumbo" chainstay guard is just the right size. Just cut to size, (including the curves if desired), stretch it around the door pull, and Velcro the edges together. Two doors took me less than 1/2 hour to do, and they cost only $8.50 a piece at REI here in the US. You will have to buy two of them for the two doors. I've seen them at major bicycle dealers as well. You can roll the Velcro edges around to the back side of the door pull to conceal the seam, as well as the white Lizard Skin logo. Or, you can do as I did, and install the Lizard Skin with the underside out. I like the smoother appearance of the underside rather than the textured surface of the top side, but it's a matter of personal taste. I've only had the car for a few weeks, so I can't vouch for their durability, but I imagine they should hold up quite well, given the function that they were originally designed for. Even when they wear out, it's easy to install new ones anyway. Their website is www.lizardskins.com or 801-785-SKIN. (No, I do not work for them) See my personal gallery for more pictures. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by MotorOn : Apr 24th, 2003 at 03:45 PM.

Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 4,269 Offline	Could you do a Close-Up pic please. (& I dont seem able to get the Lizardskin link working) In da Wud

Apr 23rd, 2003, 06:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 40,989 Offline	That looks good, and so does the anthracite trim, I must admit ! *Global Moderator*

Apr 23rd, 2003, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Let's roll! MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 60 Offline	lizard skins Looks great! Just placed my order. Thanks for the idea! http://www.minicooperonline.com/albu.../fnp.thumb.jpg http://www.laemmle.com/films/s/sordidtit.jpgOff an a runnin!

May 4th, 2003, 03:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Beastmaster Peanut Groupie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Malvern Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 1,275 Offline	Lizard Skins Thanks for the tip Motor On. I'm happy with these red ones in my Red Cooper and handy as my driver's door had picked up a scratch or two. Attached Thumbnails Visit CooperBeast's website Mini Movie of the Week

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Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 15,974 Online	great idea, but too late for my poor drivers door handle

Apr 23rd, 2003, 05:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 1,566 Offline	Restyle, try it without the "," at the end of the link. http://www.lizardskins.com Motoron, thanks for the idea.

Apr 24th, 2003, 03:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
MotorOn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 229 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Restyle Could you do a Close-Up pic please. (& I dont seem able to get the Lizardskin link working) The link should work now since I got rid of the "," as eltel mentioned. Thanks eltel.

May 5th, 2003, 12:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
MotorOn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 229 Offline	Re: Lizard Skins Quote: Originally posted by Beastmaster Thanks for the tip Motor On. I'm happy with these red ones in my Red Cooper and handy as my driver's door had picked up a scratch or two. Wow Beastmaster, dynamite looking! If I had Chili, I'd go for the red too! Glad it turned out so well. MotorOn

Sep 7th, 2003, 09:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
No Golf Clubs at all MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 350 Offline	I just fitted one to the drivers side - pics later. I think some sort of template is in order. I am going to buy another for the passengers side soon. I have chose to use the smoother black side just for the reason that I don't like the lizard skins logo showing. Perhaps I will post a template for this later if any fellow mini2er wants to add these to their car. Last edited by No Golf Clubs at all : Sep 8th, 2003 at 09:31 PM.

Sep 7th, 2003, 01:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 23,749 Offline	Good idea. Have you noticed it's always on the passenger side. Tsk... Global Moderator

Sep 8th, 2003, 07:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
lotoole3 MINI2 Irregular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 179 Offline	Hey! Great post on the LizardSkins... I'd be interested in doing the same on my car, and a template would be of great help. Please post! lotoole3 2005 JB/B MCS :: Motoring since 8.22.04 2002 DS/B MCS :: RIP due to flood 8.1.04

Sep 8th, 2003, 08:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
No Golf Clubs at all MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 350 Offline	Unfortunately in London on business this week and away for a long weekend. Will get around to it though may be a week or so.

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