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Tania
25-10-2006, 07:20 PM
My poor mini is starting to look a bit sorry for itself, along the bottom of the drivers door especially:( . I think next year I may have to get it sorted out and while I know won't be able to get a quote without someone taking a look, I just need a rough idea of how much it could cost?

Can anyone give me a rough idea so I know how much I'm going to have to start saving!!:eek: Also any suggestions of places to take it would be helpful!

Tania
bernadillo
25-10-2006, 08:22 PM
depending on how bad it is...its easy to do yourself, filler is only about a fiver and paint should be about £10 to prime it and get a few good coats on... pat (minus man) owns a bodywork shop in brighton and would be able to sort it if u want a professional job done on it, but without seeing it i dont think anyone can give a good estimate
RNRMF
26-10-2006, 06:55 AM
Yeah, a couple of pics would help. If the door has had it http://www.minidoor.co.uk/ are good for mini doors.
Tania
30-10-2006, 06:57 PM
Ok, thanks for that, I'll try and get some photos posted soon, only want a rough idea. I would like it to be done properly, not something I would like to attempt myself!
Tommy Cooper
30-10-2006, 10:29 PM
bring it along to a meeting or get a member to have a look, where abouts are you and the mini ?
Tania
13-11-2006, 07:24 PM
I'll attempt to post a couple of photos..... The inside of the door along the bottom is also rusty...not good!!
Tommy Cooper
13-11-2006, 11:03 PM
the outside is just the skin but if the inside bottom is rotten then your looking at two new doors (like me) although I have seen repair panels that can be welded onto the bottom of the door and then you just reskin the door and repaint

Im gonna get mine done in about a years time, hopefully get Pat (minus man) to do it
Tania
14-11-2006, 03:59 PM
I expect I'll get it done next year some time, good to know who to go to! The passenger side is fine at the moment, it's done well considering it's age (e-reg).

Thanks for the help.....here's a better photo of my pride and joy!!:D
Tommy Cooper
14-11-2006, 05:47 PM
the earlier picture looks like its the panel next to the door thats rusted also ?
Tania
14-11-2006, 06:59 PM
Yes it is...that looks worse than ever!
Tommy Cooper
14-11-2006, 11:21 PM
yes Id suggest either ignoring it for a while (I covered mine up with some decals) or getting it done properly (Pat) but not a filler and bodge job