One of your most useful and informative videos, certainly helped me out when it comes to rust protecting mine, thanks a lot and keep up the great work 👌
I like your quote near the end, “I’m just a guy in a garage” You are far more than that. You inspire me to get working on projects to my Mini Thirty. Great videos.
Thanks mate! I just crack on mate but it's really nice people like yourself give great feedback. Hopefully people just like me can see its possible with certain adaptions in place
Check the car body drainage holes from time to time. These wax protection products are good at keeping rust away but can also cause collection of moisture if water can't escape!
Other bits to do. Under the outside trim weld covers on all four corners and under the silver trim strip along the bottom edges. Also under the bonnet reinforcing sections and under the scuttle where the wipers are, particularly in the corners and the corresponding area under the front wings, lastly I'd do under the wings around the headlights. Keep at it you're getting there, well done.
I dont know if they still do them, but Miniworld shops/online, and were, at the time, pricey optional extras on the mk6 and mk7's post bmw takeover, you could get both rear and front modern plastic ( but paintable to match body colours) proper full wheelarch trims, some of the fronts could come with added mini mudflaps. These were great for avoiding muck build up in the usual mini rust magnets, in the rear arch/ rear seat/ rear quarter internal panel mentioned, where you used the spray and tube, the corners under the front wings,windscreen base panel,,A panel area, and also the ends of the sills and bulkhead end of the front wheel arch that stones strip the paint off. The little front end mudflaps added to the liner were only about 1" or so below the bottom of the front arch and stopped the gravel and stones chipping the paint off the sills too. I found them absolute god-sends and meant not having to waxoil or underseal paint drips and ugly lines and marks. And as a bonus,they had the side effects of keeping springs, shock absorbers and the rear trumpets a lot cleaner, consistently, and last cut down a lot of tyre/road noise too. And if you do such a banging job on getting a mini into mint condition like his are, they make sense and a good investment long term in keeping the muck away permanently, and the vulnerable panels sound inside and out. For doors on mini's, when waxoiling them was the only rust prevention, we made sure the water drain holes under the bottom of the door jam were kept open ( its essential to stop water and muck buildup rotting the outer door panels from the inside out), by using cheap flexible plastic washers, which you could allways remove after waxoiling had dried, if you didnt want to leave them.
Bilt Hamber product is excellent 👌 just done body side skirts with dismantling ! Just insert probe at both ends and spray Also did base of doors and boot lid - no odour and sprays very easily from can - brilliant stuff
My Elf has the rear ashtrays but I don't think normal Minis did... But It's a fun upgrade. Oh yes, worth also spraying some in to the front bulkhead cross member via the master cylinder holes.
Hello there, really good to see the detail your going to, for rust protection please look at KROWN, its a Canadian product and they have really bad rust problems, plus its not expensive, I have had three cars done, very pleased with the results. Regards, RichardA.
Well worth doing... plush you can’t go wrong with using Bilt Hamber products. Try out their cleaning and paint protection... cost effective and great results 👍
It's worth doing the scuttle corners, accessible from behind the wiper motor, and above the fuse box....and, its also wise to do the inside corners of the bonnet, especially the front corners, and, while the inner boot lid skin is off, do in there too..... I did my shell when it was bare, but painted, so I went overboard and sprayed everywhere......
Hi Alex. Before you get the ashtrays just check they were fitted in that build year. I think they were . Back in '77 I had a '59 and that had courtesy lights as well as the ashtrays ! l gave it away ! It was a driver and in good condition ! 😨😨😨
Really good job and very informative - thanks for sharing! Out of interest, how many cans of Dynax did you use? Just one can of each? Might also worth checking out Chemical Guys Barebones for under the arches. It also prevents rust as well as making it look good
The trim may be covered in Dynax, but fear not. At least that won't rust. I mean, it shouldn't rust, as it isn't metal, but it is attached to a Mini...
One of your most useful and informative videos, certainly helped me out when it comes to rust protecting mine, thanks a lot and keep up the great work 👌
Thanks mate! I'm glad it helped you out!
I like your quote near the end, “I’m just a guy in a garage” You are far more than that. You inspire me to get working on projects to my Mini Thirty. Great videos.
Thanks mate! That's why I continue to so the videos mate as I live watching TH-cam too
I Just Noticed You are in a WHEELCHAIR. Well Done TOP man ! .
Showing Others, That POSITIVE outlook on Life.
I Respect You & Your Videos SO MUCH MORE.
Thanks mate! I just crack on mate but it's really nice people like yourself give great feedback. Hopefully people just like me can see its possible with certain adaptions in place
You seem to be going in the right direction. That car looks fantastic.
A garage such as yours, a dream - well done!
Happy days good detailing and love your Mini Copper S takes me back to my Mini Cooper S days
Thanks mate! What S did you have?
The two survivors of the Apocalypse......cockroaches and Toony's Minis!!
🤣 I hate rust.
@@classicminidetails8887 So do I mate, that's why I shave my rusty ginger hair off, thankfully I'm at the age now where its turning white 😂
@@graemew7001 🤣
Great video! Really nice to see it coming together
Thanks Jan! Won't be long now
Awesome video fella 👍.
I'm definitely getting this. Top idea.
Great work.
Cheers
Tony
Thanks mate
My kind of video mate, and you are defo not just some guy in a garage, you do the job properly and thoroughly, well done
Thanks mate! Appreciate it!
Nice work. Very impressive 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Toony’s taking it to another level.
Next weekend 😉
Looking at the door pressings makes one realise just what a brilliant design the Mini was.
Absolutely fantastic car in my opinion
You have two beautiful minis there.👍
Check the car body drainage holes from time to time. These wax protection products are good at keeping rust away but can also cause collection of moisture if water can't escape!
Yeah I have heard of this happening mate. I will check them before I leave it mate
Looking forward to see videos of you driving and enjoying it 🙂
Hopefully be on the road by May!
Toon need to get some of that great video mate 👍👍
It's great stuff mate
Other bits to do. Under the outside trim weld covers on all four corners and under the silver trim strip along the bottom edges. Also under the bonnet reinforcing sections and under the scuttle where the wipers are, particularly in the corners and the corresponding area under the front wings, lastly I'd do under the wings around the headlights. Keep at it you're getting there, well done.
Cheers Tony!
Nice job Dude minis looking real clean a dead tidy 👌👍
Thanks mate
Nice! I always use Bilt Hamber on my 84' Mayfair. Quality stuff and easy to use.
Totally agree!
The shine of that mini!
I dont know if they still do them, but Miniworld shops/online, and were, at the time, pricey optional extras on the mk6 and mk7's post bmw takeover, you could get both rear and front modern plastic ( but paintable to match body colours) proper full wheelarch trims, some of the fronts could come with added mini mudflaps. These were great for avoiding muck build up in the usual mini rust magnets, in the rear arch/ rear seat/ rear quarter internal panel mentioned, where you used the spray and tube, the corners under the front wings,windscreen base panel,,A panel area, and also the ends of the sills and bulkhead end of the front wheel arch that stones strip the paint off. The little front end mudflaps added to the liner were only about 1" or so below the bottom of the front arch and stopped the gravel and stones chipping the paint off the sills too.
I found them absolute god-sends and meant not having to waxoil or underseal paint drips and ugly lines and marks.
And as a bonus,they had the side effects of keeping springs, shock absorbers and the rear trumpets a lot cleaner, consistently, and last cut down a lot of tyre/road noise too.
And if you do such a banging job on getting a mini into mint condition like his are, they make sense and a good investment long term in keeping the muck away permanently, and the vulnerable panels sound inside and out.
For doors on mini's, when waxoiling them was the only rust prevention, we made sure the water drain holes under the bottom of the door jam were kept open ( its essential to stop water and muck buildup rotting the outer door panels from the inside out), by using cheap flexible plastic washers, which you could allways remove after waxoiling had dried, if you didnt want to leave them.
Bilt Hamber product is excellent 👌 just done body side skirts with dismantling ! Just insert probe at both ends and spray
Also did base of doors and boot lid - no odour and sprays very easily from can - brilliant stuff
Great work. Well worth it.
Thanks Graham
My Elf has the rear ashtrays but I don't think normal Minis did... But It's a fun upgrade. Oh yes, worth also spraying some in to the front bulkhead cross member via the master cylinder holes.
Thanks Drew! Will look into doing that
Hello there, really good to see the detail your going to, for rust protection please look at KROWN, its a Canadian product and they have really bad rust problems, plus its not expensive, I have had three cars done, very pleased with the results. Regards, RichardA.
Thanks Richard will research this
Well worth doing... plush you can’t go wrong with using Bilt Hamber products.
Try out their cleaning and paint protection... cost effective and great results 👍
I am very impressed with the products they do
You are really killin the TH-cam game mate. Hope you all are well.
Thanks mate
It's worth doing the scuttle corners, accessible from behind the wiper motor, and above the fuse box....and, its also wise to do the inside corners of the bonnet, especially the front corners, and, while the inner boot lid skin is off, do in there too.....
I did my shell when it was bare, but painted, so I went overboard and sprayed everywhere......
Cheers mate will look into that this week
Hi Alex. Before you get the ashtrays just check they were fitted in that build year. I think they were . Back in '77 I had a '59 and that had courtesy lights as well as the ashtrays ! l gave it away ! It was a driver and in good condition ! 😨😨😨
I will look into it mate, I'm sure it will say in my book
Very neat job, I would be covered in it, that will preserve the old girl
It took a few days to get it done in a clean fashion that's for sure
Nice 👍
Don't forget inside the boot lid skin.
Great stuff Dynax, far superior than Waxoyl.
I did that off Camera mate, I did almost forget 😂
Messy job but well worth it 👍
I forgot I had this video scheduled 🤣
Really good job and very informative - thanks for sharing! Out of interest, how many cans of Dynax did you use? Just one can of each?
Might also worth checking out Chemical Guys Barebones for under the arches. It also prevents rust as well as making it look good
One can of each mate, I will have a look at that product mate
Ive got garage envy!
(Also, please wear a mask next time!)
Yes i certainly should have wore a mask! Certainly will next time mate
Exanding foam... fill and sound dead-ening all in one. :-)
Were those "flutes" a feature of the original Minis?
If so, many Minis have rusted away unnecessarily.
Yes mate, early cars have 4 flutes and later cars have either 5 or 6 mate I can't remember
Hi Ya . Are there any drain holes in the bottom of the doors ,i didnt see any . Rgds Don
Yes mate it has two
In Johannesburg, South Africa the mini do not have the same rust issues. The rubbers just don't last any where near as long as they do in the UK.
Yet to find a location absolutely perfect for them. It's either to dry or too wet 😂
"Good job I'm thin init" yeah with a fat head
Full of knowledge r kid.
The trim may be covered in Dynax, but fear not. At least that won't rust.
I mean, it shouldn't rust, as it isn't metal, but it is attached to a Mini...
Blink and it will rust 🤣
Hello Alex. I have one question. It's possible to clean someone the engine in mini. With water and soap. And your minis...... They are sooo doopeee
Without get out the engine
Yes mate, I did a video detailing my vans engine bay
where abouts are you , i need some help?
Al Mini owners soon or later become a guy in a garage 😄