I would scrub the old foam off and hoover all of the bits up. I would then replace the foam with new foam using proper 3M adhesive spray. I think the the green looks grand, it matches the paint of Sprout and it breaks up the black interior. After all they are 25 years old. The alternative into contact the Ebay seller and ask if he has a set in better condition, you would then have to pay reuturn postage. Also you would have to wait for the replacements to arrive. Alternatively you could negotiate a partial refund to pay for the materials to effect the repairs. Keep up the great content. love the channel.
Keith, the mats are not an irreversible fixture so I wouldn’t overthink it as an issue, there’s bigger problems in the world! On another note, just a tip when screwing into baggy holes in wood, I use the end of “large” (bbq type) matchstick dipped in a drop of araldite or no more nails and push it into the hole nice and snug before you put the screw back in. (works on house door hinges and windows too) lastly, the black door furniture looks MUCH nicer buddy 👍😊🇬🇧
Hi Keith like you I’d probably have preferred the black floor mats. I would go for the original door furniture I’m not a great fan of the alloy ones think they’re a bit naff. No offence to anyone who has them though😁 Nice knob by the way😂 Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave
Matts are a personal choice, black is great for general use, lighter colours for summer use. Orginal door furniture , looks much better. Good move. May do the same on mine.
Great looking car despite the dust! I like the contrast and would have bought them for mine. My seats are porcelain green and grey but, the carpet is grey. I must look harder at eBay. Good luck with the show.
Hi Keith, with all due respect I think I like the black carpets better but as you say maybe they will grow on you. I've been watching the Euro Cup football on TV and the players were looking pretty warm at Wembley so England must be getting some hot temperatures. Your idea of chilling out and having a beer in the garden by the pond sounded pretty appealing. Cheers, Midge
Went to take mine out in the sun first time this year Only to find a nice puddle underneath . clutch slave cylinder. That's the beauty of the mini suprise every time
Through and through that mini is a thing of beauty and looks crazy cool, those green mats are a nice contrast against the black carpet and it totally goes with the whole overall look of the car.
Whow. Sprout looks perfect. It never left the factory this good. I have been following your project closely when I restored my red 1992 Mini Cooper a while ago. Your work is definitely on a much higher level. The videos are always helpful and encourage me to do even better on the MGB GT I am just starting with.
I was unsure about the green mats myself but as you have two tone leather seats it sort of works with the rest of the black interior and colour of the car. I think they should remain. 👍
I would absolutely love it if you were to do an episode on yon your BMW mini. I am thinking of buying a 2012 clubman, I would be very curious as to what you think about yours since you have owned it for a while now.
Beautiful job - looks amazing. Thanks for the info. Just wondering what the little clip/lever thing is that comes with the jack. I have one but don't know what it is for?!
To be honest I couldn't really say. I've only ever fitted it as part of a lengthy restoration so I've never really had a chance to do a before and after comparison. However, the cars I have fitted it on have always been pretty quiet inside the car.
The mats, not the sellers fault as they where in the sealed packaging. Yeah I'd have hoovered them to but I think they look nice, a little contrast on the interior
Did you end up keeping these mats? I’ve got a 97 Rover mini with these are original but been searching for spare set. If you ever think of selling I’d love to take them off your hands
@@classicminiworkshop that looks like a spiral monolith which has NO scrap value (tells you something) and if you engine use's oil it will burn a hole through the brick in no time.
@@kevinapps1233 Ah OK, it's not a spiral monolith but you have to wonder how effective the catalyst can be with what must be reduced active material given the price. It did the job this year in getting through the MOT, I will have to see what it's like next year
Just be careful where your parking that now mate as i see like a lot of aftermarket cats that one hasn't got a heat shield on it, would hate to see your pride & joy go up in flames. To be honest think id have left the old one on it if it keeps passing mot's
I applaud anyone who goes chasing after originality, it really does look stunning when it comes together, on the other hand, I cant be bothered if im honest. My mini is far from original but it does me... keep up the build series mate, i may get to see one of them at a show this year 👌
Was great to finally see Sprout in the flesh and say hi! Glad you like the stickers ;)
Cheers James, It's little details like the stickers that make the difference. Thank you.
Like the green mats, like the door furniture, like the gear knob, that's a great mini you have there.
Thanks 👍
I would scrub the old foam off and hoover all of the bits up. I would then replace the foam with new foam using proper 3M adhesive spray. I think the the green looks grand, it matches the paint of Sprout and it breaks up the black interior. After all they are 25 years old. The alternative into contact the Ebay seller and ask if he has a set in better condition, you would then have to pay reuturn postage. Also you would have to wait for the replacements to arrive. Alternatively you could negotiate a partial refund to pay for the materials to effect the repairs. Keep up the great content. love the channel.
Cheers Shane, thanks
Keep the green 👍
Keith, the mats are not an irreversible fixture so I wouldn’t overthink it as an issue, there’s bigger problems in the world! On another note, just a tip when screwing into baggy holes in wood, I use the end of “large” (bbq type) matchstick dipped in a drop of araldite or no more nails and push it into the hole nice and snug before you put the screw back in. (works on house door hinges and windows too) lastly, the black door furniture looks MUCH nicer buddy 👍😊🇬🇧
Cheers Phil, love the tip for repairing the wood, I didn't think of doing that
The mats match well. I like the green colour.
Hi Keith like you I’d probably have preferred the black floor mats. I would go for the original door furniture I’m not a great fan of the alloy ones think they’re a bit naff. No offence to anyone who has them though😁
Nice knob by the way😂
Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave
Matts are a personal choice, black is great for general use, lighter colours for summer use.
Orginal door furniture , looks much better. Good move.
May do the same on mine.
New mats and original door furniture look a lot better 👍
Great looking car despite the dust! I like the contrast and would have bought them for mine. My seats are porcelain green and grey but, the carpet is grey. I must look harder at eBay. Good luck with the show.
love the green mats👍
Hi Keith, with all due respect I think I like the black carpets better but as you say maybe they will grow on you. I've been watching the Euro Cup football on TV and the players were looking pretty warm at Wembley so England must be getting some hot temperatures. Your idea of chilling out and having a beer in the garden by the pond sounded pretty appealing. Cheers, Midge
Cheers Midge, we have had a couple of weeks of really nice weather. It's been lovely
I would have put plastic badge plugs in the existing holes on the dash.
Looking good.
The green mats look smart and break up the black nicely. Think theyre a good buy at 45 quid mate
Went to take mine out in the sun first time this year
Only to find a nice puddle underneath . clutch slave cylinder.
That's the beauty of the mini suprise every time
Gutted, what a pain!
I like the green mats. Keep them. They are in keeping with the car. Black might have been better but they are saving the carpet beneath
Hi Keith, love the general door accessories, gear knob, but personally don't like the green mats, they don't work at all, have to be black! 😊
Through and through that mini is a thing of beauty and looks crazy cool, those green mats are a nice contrast against the black carpet and it totally goes with the whole overall look of the car.
Whow. Sprout looks perfect. It never left the factory this good. I have been following your project closely when I restored my red 1992 Mini Cooper a while ago. Your work is definitely on a much higher level. The videos are always helpful and encourage me to do even better on the MGB GT I am just starting with.
Cheers, thanks Tim. Good luck with the MGB GT
The floor mats lift the interior. The gear knob looks very nice.
Hiya Keith-floor mats look relly good, as does the gearknob and trims. I've seen Sprout up close now and it's absolutely stunning. Keep well.
Thanks 👍
I was unsure about the green mats myself but as you have two tone leather seats it sort of works with the rest of the black interior and colour of the car. I think they should remain. 👍
The green mats look good Keith. Breaks up the interior colours a bit more.
I like the mats. As for the purchase, the seller should have stipulated the foam was disintegrating
The floor mats break up the colour looks better than the norm black on black
I would absolutely love it if you were to do an episode on yon your BMW mini. I am thinking of buying a 2012 clubman, I would be very curious as to what you think about yours since you have owned it for a while now.
No problem, I should be able to do that at some point.
I prefer black mats myself, think it’s a little bit too much the green mats
Beautiful job - looks amazing. Thanks for the info. Just wondering what the little clip/lever thing is that comes with the jack. I have one but don't know what it is for?!
I'm not 100% sure and I can't see anything in the handbook. I thought it was a tool for removing hubcaps but later Minis all had alloys
4th like. Hope Beaulieu went well for you. I couldn't get over there.
Thanks, yes it was a really nice day out. Great weather and some lovely Minis
What's your opinion on the under bonnet insulation, as the jury seems to be out on the various forums as to whether it makes a difference?
To be honest I couldn't really say. I've only ever fitted it as part of a lengthy restoration so I've never really had a chance to do a before and after comparison. However, the cars I have fitted it on have always been pretty quiet inside the car.
The mats, not the sellers fault as they where in the sealed packaging. Yeah I'd have hoovered them to but I think they look nice, a little contrast on the interior
Yeah, the seller was not to know so no bad feeling. They cleaned up just fine anyway
@@classicminiworkshop The original mats that i fitted in my Rover 15 years ago are doing the same.
Did you end up keeping these mats? I’ve got a 97 Rover mini with these are original but been searching for spare set. If you ever think of selling I’d love to take them off your hands
Yes mate. They've grown on me. I like them
hope you don't expect that Cat to last much more than a year !!
Have you heard bad stories about them?
@@classicminiworkshop that looks like a spiral monolith which has NO scrap value (tells you something) and if you engine use's oil it will burn a hole through the brick in no time.
@@kevinapps1233 Ah OK, it's not a spiral monolith but you have to wonder how effective the catalyst can be with what must be reduced active material given the price. It did the job this year in getting through the MOT, I will have to see what it's like next year
@@classicminiworkshop Do you know what i mean by spiral monolith ? yeah this and maybe next but very unlikely a 3rd. how much is a genuine one ?
@@kevinapps1233 Yes, I'm an automotive engineer by trade. Unfortunately, you can't buy genuine ones anymore.
next time use matchsticks with a drop of super glue and then reuse the same holes on the dash
Good idea! I didn't think of that.
Just be careful where your parking that now mate as i see like a lot of aftermarket cats that one hasn't got a heat shield on it, would hate to see your pride & joy go up in flames. To be honest think id have left the old one on it if it keeps passing mot's
Good point about the heat shield!
Its a no from me Keith, keep em black
I didn't actually have any in the front. I would love to find a black set of the original ones.
I applaud anyone who goes chasing after originality, it really does look stunning when it comes together, on the other hand, I cant be bothered if im honest. My mini is far from original but it does me... keep up the build series mate, i may get to see one of them at a show this year 👌
The mats are nice but just not for me✌
1st lol
On it like a tramp on chips LOL
@@classicminiworkshop Well there is a saying i've not heard off lol. Not letting you down though on being first lol.
Sorry don't like the green mats 😒
I'm still on the fence too. They didn't cost too much if I change them at a later date
Nothing wrong with a bit of attention to detail and for what it’s worth I like the green over black 👍