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Johnny V · Mar 28th, 2005, 01:32 AM

Do any of you find that the paint on the interior door handles get nicked up & scratch too easily?

I had this problem on my first MINI, and in May I am upgrading to a COOPER S.....

But I was wondering if you guys know of any safe way to lacquer the paint without damaging it.... or of anyway to protect those handles?

Thanks.

-j

rfibanez · Mar 28th, 2005, 05:32 AM

I've had the very same problem...a buddy of mine just fabbed up a cloth cover for it, looks ok.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 28th, 2005, 06:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny V

Do any of you find that the paint on the interior door handles get nicked up & scratch too easily?

I had this problem on my first MINI, and in May I am upgrading to a COOPER S.....

But I was wondering if you guys know of any safe way to lacquer the paint without damaging it.... or of anyway to protect those handles?

Thanks.

-j

You could go for chromed steel covers for the surrounds. Would you like me to post a photo of them?

Tigger.

Johnny V · Mar 28th, 2005, 08:56 AM

Yes mate please post a photo of these....

P.S: Is this a dealer option? Because I told them about my concern for this issue, and they never mentioned anything about this.

Cheers.

-j

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 28th, 2005, 11:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny V

Yes mate please post a photo of these....

P.S: Is this a dealer option? Because I told them about my concern for this issue, and they never mentioned anything about this.

Cheers.

-j

You know what, I shall go and take a photo of it now.

It's not a dealer fit, it's an aftermarket thing. The quality is everybit as good as the door pull itself.

I'll be back!

Tigger.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 28th, 2005, 11:49 AM

Picture has just been added to my gallery. Sorry about the reflection; I'm not that short and fat really, it must be the curve of the chrome. Likely story really!

This is chromed steel, so it's very unlikely to wear. If you like it I'll let you know where to get them from.

Tigger

speedsman · Mar 28th, 2005, 01:12 PM

looks good
where did you get them from
how much
and how are they fixed on

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 28th, 2005, 05:03 PM

Glad you like them.

PM'd with details.

Tigger.

Johnny V · Mar 29th, 2005, 02:59 AM

Ah ok Tigger...

I looked at the picture you took! (thanks btw for going thru that effort for me. Much appreciated)

But I'm not concerned with that outer portion that you got covered in the chrome--mind you it DOES look very sharp

My concern, however, was with that OTHER piece... The piece that the Chrome cover thing you have is surrounding!. You know that big silver or dark gray beam (comes in 2 colours) that forks into 2...

I called the dealership today and spoke to the Parts Manager and he has a great idea... There is this clear polyurathane film tape from a company called 3M.... It is designed to protect surfaces and is very strong and durable.... They actually sell kits designed to act as a bra for the Mini. (to ward of stone chips and that on your front end) It's cut to the shape of the car.

Well he said they could try fitting some pieces onto those beams on the interior so I think I am gonna give that a go....

-j

customcascade · Mar 29th, 2005, 09:12 AM

Yes, they scratch up very quickly, don't they?
I had the light silver trim on an MCS. I bought the car second hand and wondered whether the previous owner wore lots of rings (or knuckle dusters!). I'm awaiting a new MCS (week 20) and had wondered whether different colours would be tougher. I've looked at lots of used minis with silver trim and seen similar wear

My local dealer quooted £50 per beam to recondition them. I wonder how much they are to replace but haven't asked. I'll see what happens after week 20
Roll on WEEK 20

Cheers

Mar 28th, 2005, 01:32 AM	#1
Johnny V MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 09:13 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Interior Door handles.... Do any of you find that the paint on the interior door handles get nicked up & scratch too easily? I had this problem on my first MINI, and in May I am upgrading to a COOPER S..... But I was wondering if you guys know of any safe way to lacquer the paint without damaging it.... or of anyway to protect those handles? Thanks. -j

Mar 28th, 2005, 05:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
rfibanez MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sunny So Cal Local Time: 01:13 AM Posts: 131 Offline	I've had the very same problem...a buddy of mine just fabbed up a cloth cover for it, looks ok. motoring\|underground 2002 MC

Mar 28th, 2005, 06:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 4,637 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny V Do any of you find that the paint on the interior door handles get nicked up & scratch too easily? I had this problem on my first MINI, and in May I am upgrading to a COOPER S..... But I was wondering if you guys know of any safe way to lacquer the paint without damaging it.... or of anyway to protect those handles? Thanks. -j You could go for chromed steel covers for the surrounds. Would you like me to post a photo of them? Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Mar 28th, 2005, 11:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 4,637 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny V Yes mate please post a photo of these.... P.S: Is this a dealer option? Because I told them about my concern for this issue, and they never mentioned anything about this. Cheers. -j You know what, I shall go and take a photo of it now. It's not a dealer fit, it's an aftermarket thing. The quality is everybit as good as the door pull itself. I'll be back! Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Mar 28th, 2005, 11:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 4,637 Offline	Picture has just been added to my gallery. Sorry about the reflection; I'm not that short and fat really, it must be the curve of the chrome. Likely story really! This is chromed steel, so it's very unlikely to wear. If you like it I'll let you know where to get them from. Tigger Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

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Mar 28th, 2005, 08:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Johnny V MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 09:13 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Yes mate please post a photo of these.... P.S: Is this a dealer option? Because I told them about my concern for this issue, and they never mentioned anything about this. Cheers. -j

Mar 28th, 2005, 01:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
speedsman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincolnshire Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 104 Offline	looks good where did you get them from how much and how are they fixed on

Mar 28th, 2005, 05:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 4,637 Offline	Glad you like them. PM'd with details. Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Mar 29th, 2005, 02:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Johnny V MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 09:13 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Ah ok Tigger... I looked at the picture you took! (thanks btw for going thru that effort for me. Much appreciated) But I'm not concerned with that outer portion that you got covered in the chrome--mind you it DOES look very sharp My concern, however, was with that OTHER piece... The piece that the Chrome cover thing you have is surrounding!. You know that big silver or dark gray beam (comes in 2 colours) that forks into 2... I called the dealership today and spoke to the Parts Manager and he has a great idea... There is this clear polyurathane film tape from a company called 3M.... It is designed to protect surfaces and is very strong and durable.... They actually sell kits designed to act as a bra for the Mini. (to ward of stone chips and that on your front end) It's cut to the shape of the car. Well he said they could try fitting some pieces onto those beams on the interior so I think I am gonna give that a go.... -j

Mar 29th, 2005, 09:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
customcascade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 01:13 AM Posts: 9 Offline	them beams, them beams, them scratched beams Yes, they scratch up very quickly, don't they? I had the light silver trim on an MCS. I bought the car second hand and wondered whether the previous owner wore lots of rings (or knuckle dusters!). I'm awaiting a new MCS (week 20) and had wondered whether different colours would be tougher. I've looked at lots of used minis with silver trim and seen similar wear My local dealer quooted £50 per beam to recondition them. I wonder how much they are to replace but haven't asked. I'll see what happens after week 20 Roll on WEEK 20 Cheers

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