Meet Mia The Mini

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Just done a little research into the product, by the looks of it, the sheet is a solid gel like meterial, to which you print special ink onto.

The way it is transferred is by placing in water ( hence the hydro ) to soften the meterial up to a nearly gel like material, then the activator is a glue of some sort to in which modifies the gel molecular structure making the ink and it's self transferable.

The ink is the ' set ' to the painted part via activator glue stuff you spray on. Rising after is to get rid of remaining parts of the gel sheet.


Very science geeky stuff, LOVE science haha

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Just done a little research into the product, by the looks of it, the sheet is a solid gel like meterial, to which you print special ink onto.

The way it is transferred is by placing in water ( hence the hydro ) to soften the meterial up to a nearly gel like material, then the activator is a glue of some sort to in which modifies the gel molecular structure making the ink and it's self transferable.

The ink is the ' set ' to the painted part via activator glue stuff you spray on. Rising after is to get rid of remaining parts of the gel sheet.


Very science geeky stuff, LOVE science haha

Dont worry, I love stuff like that as well. I think its then clear coated to give a 2pac glossy finish

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

It is dark silver, google Aston Martin Quantum Silver, its really grey but its called silver

That'll do nicely. Just don't go overboard with the dipping. Subtle parts are the way forward

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Bumpers and mirrors and some interior parts is all. .

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Dont worry, I love stuff like that as well. I think its then clear coated to give a 2pac glossy finish

Yes indeed, well it's your choice for glossy or not, they do a satin clear finish aswell.

2pac clear 3-4 coats will give it reall depth and no worries if you lightly scratch It, enough top layers to compound back without the worry of damaging the transfered image.

Whats your aims, to do it yourself or get a company to do it?

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Bumpers and mirrors and some interior parts is all. .

Perfect. Cannot wait to see them done

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Yes indeed, well it's your choice for glossy or not, they do a satin clear finish aswell.

2pac clear 3-4 coats will give it reall depth and no worries if you lightly scratch It, enough top layers to compound back without the worry of damaging the transfered image.

Whats your aims, to do it yourself or get a company to do it?

A company, Stuff like that I'm gonna leave to professionals. I may try it on the interior bits, but not the bumpers.

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Ah , fair play. It seems easy enough, until the 40degree angle bit lol. No way trying to ballance a bumper at that angle.

Dash binicals will be the best bit to do at home, kitchen sink FTW!

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Ah , fair play. It seems easy enough, until the 40degree angle bit lol. No way trying to ballance a bumper at that angle.

Dash binicals will be the best bit to do at home, kitchen sink FTW!

Aha, So right! Even if I end up not using them They'll sell quickly

 

[flat-eric]

Had a few minis in the past so if you need any help give uz a shout.

here's my last project - Barry

Key areas I always fine go first are around the fresh air vents behind the dash and near the rear subframe mounts

Rob

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Had a few minis in the past so if you need any help give uz a shout.

here's my last project - Barry

Key areas I always fine go first are around the fresh air vents behind the dash and near the rear subframe mounts

Rob

One benefit of mine is the subframe mounts and boot floor is solid. Going to weld up the three holes in the bottom of the battery tray. They we're only their for jig alignment in the factory and all they do is let water in a promote rust and a fucked up batter .

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Right well I'm still saving up for all the body panels. I'd rather buy them all in one hit then buy bits and bobs at a time.

So to give you all your Mini fix. Here's some pictures, I took on the weekend and this morning on the way to college.

They we're all edited on Snapseed for iPhone on the train

 

[Reev]

Angel eyes? Really?

 

[1812lsd]

Angel eyes? Really?

On the car when he got it.

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Angel eyes? Really?

Don't worry mate .

1. They we're never wired in 2. They're coming out soon 3. I'm looking at the mk2/mk1 golf headlights with the black plastic cross in the centre. Few people have modified these to fit.

 

[Reev]

Ah OK. Yeah, seen the Golf lights a couple times before, they look ace with a MK1/2 grille.

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Ah OK. Yeah, seen the Golf lights a couple times before, they look ace with a MK1/2 grille.

Yep, Im going for a mk1 grille. Havent decided between wavy or austin cooper or morris cooper but I have time lol.

 

[NoahRobinson07]

4-Pots have been added to my list.

8.4" discs with vented 4-pot alloy callipers.

Need to pick a colour. I'm thinking gold

 

[hughesclio]

You need to stop talking this car and actually start doing something;-)
so far you have given it a wash and polished your steering wheel lol.
Get some work done lol

 

[NoahRobinson07]

You need to stop talking this car and actually start doing something;-)
so far you have given it a wash and polished your steering wheel lol.
Get some work done lol

No point starting, until I have a) Enough money to buy all the panels B) a welder.

I have however found and fixed the earlier mentioned air leak, Inlet manifold wasn't actually bolted on OH:

And I won't start until I have a full plan of exactly what I want and need otherwise i'll drift of and start spending all my money on shiny things.

 

[hughesclio]

No point starting, until I have a) Enough money to buy all the panels B) a welder.

I have however found and fixed the earlier mentioned air leak, Inlet manifold wasn't actually bolted on OH:

And I won't start until I have a full plan of exactly what I want and need otherwise i'll drift of and start spending all my money on shiny things.

dont worry about a plan, i started mine and just whinged it from there and it turned out alright (well at least i think i have ) fibreglass panels are a good option as it saves weight and no chance of rust coming back at a later date.

 

[DaveDreads]

I don't think i'd be able to resist taking it apart tbh,
even without any money i'd have probably dismantled it by now,
then put it back together just to see how it's all works.

Decent socket set, a load of spanners, torque wrench, haynes manual
and that would be my spare time sorted. :approve:

 

[NoahRobinson07]

I don't think i'd be able to resist taking it apart tbh,
even without any money i'd have probably dismantled it by now,
then put it back together just to see how it's all works.

Decent socket set, a load of spanners, torque wrench, haynes manual
and that would be my spare time sorted. :approve:

So would I, but Its on a driveway in London. Chances are its gonna get nicked. . I wan't to be meticulous with this it all has to be planned out properly and I dont wan't to start anything and leave it half done. and theres no point starting anything until I've raised enough funds to make it into a solid shell. I'll take donations

Dad's just landed a new freelance business deal and he said considering he paid for my sisters clio outright that he would help me with the money. I have about 30 job applications to post tomorrow.

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Ladies and Gents. I give you my seats.

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[DaveDreads]

Very nice mate.

But is it me or have you fitted them on the wrong side,
shouldn't the seat fold levers be on the outside?

 

[Stefan.]

Very nice mate.

But is it me or have you fitted them on the wrong side,
shouldn't the seat fold levers be on the outside?

i agree

 

[NoahRobinson07]

i agree

Nope they're the right way round, the seat things in the middle are for passengers in the back. There are levers on the seat base on the outside for lifting from the outside

 

[Stefan.]

Nope they're the right way round, the seat things in the middle are for passengers in the back. There are levers on the seat base on the outside for lifting from the outside

we stand corrected dave, although to be fair we couldn't see the levers from that pic

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Tis fair enough, I put them in that way first but then realised that couldn't be correct, and switched them around aha.

 

[DaveDreads]

Well that's another little piece of Mini knowledge I have.

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Going to save up my pennies and rent a trailer to take it to college and weld up the tin hole on the front. Save up for an MOT and get some insurance and give it a blast up and down the roads to get a idea of what engine wise work it needs.

 

[DaveDreads]

Wouldn't it just be better to just take the engine out, strip it down, replace all the gaskets and seals, then put it back together?

Good way to learn how it all works.

Or are you just trying to get a working road car you can slowly restore and tinker with?

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Because of my budget, I can't see the point spending on things that may not be needed. More slowly restore and tinker with.

 

[DaveDreads]

Fair enough I can understand that.

Tbh if I was 17/18 again, i'd get an old Mini as a first car,
even a 1275 engine is going to be a hell of a lot cheaper to insure than most other cars.

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Fair enough I can understand that.

Tbh if I was 17/18 again, i'd get an old Mini as a first car,
even a 1275 engine is going to be a hell of a lot cheaper to insure than most other cars.

Completely correct.

Fully Comp with all the mods listed and me as a main driver (When I'm 17) was quoted £1750.

That seems ridiculous but when you look at the cost to insure me on a 1.2 MK2 PH2 Clio. £5000 - in the same setup, fully comp main driver.

Walked into a garage yesterday and asked for a Job and they said they'd give me a ring within the week. So money should be coming in finally. :ThumbsUp:

 

[hughesclio]

Good move with the seats, they look a whole lot comfier than mine that's for sure.

 

[NoahRobinson07]

If anyone has any recommendations on where to get panels? I'm buying Genuine Panels, they may be more expensive but they'll last a whole lot longer and fit a whole lot better.

All these are referenced to Mini Spares.

 

[1812lsd]

If anyone has any recommendations on where to get panels? I'm buying Genuine Panels, they may be more expensive but they'll last a whole lot longer and fit a whole lot better.

British Motor Heritage Limited

Use lots of waxoil in the sills, under the scuttle panel & around the back of the headlights

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Long Time no update :O

No progress body work wise as I have been busy with school work and failing a BMW apprenticeship interview LOL.

However, I have since, Drained all the oil and re-filled with 20w/50 I then set about the carb rebuild; The carb has been taken apart cleaned in a parafin parts washer at college, re assembled with new needles/jets/gaskets and filters and is running better than ever; the inlet manifold gasket has been replaced and the carpets come out.


I am now waiting for panels to be welded on in college in January. Atm I'm building a Go-Kart at college so my time is a tad occupied with assembling the drive train. For those who are interested its a Lawn Mower engine, that I have attatched what is essentially a bike chain and sprockets onto a solid rear beam axle with a centrifugal clutch from a moped and a chain tensioner that I am making atm.

 

[DaveDreads]

Jesus I thought you were dead!!!

Hopefully all going well work/money wise, i'll have my project Mini up and running by next summer. :approve: