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Discussion in 'Australia' started by Maranello550, Feb 12, 2023.

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  1. simon klein

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    #126 simon klein, Feb 28, 2025
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    #127 Maranello550, Feb 28, 2025
    Thanks Klink! Hopefully the second one will be easier!!
     
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    #128 kerrari, Feb 28, 2025
    Like they say 'driving a slow car fast is more fun than driving a fast car slow'! It'll be a blast! Prepare to allow extra time wherever you go in the mini as everyone will want to chat about it (and everyone's fathre/grandfather/uncle will have owned one in the day).
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    #129 Ferraridoc, Feb 28, 2025
    Beautiful! I take it you're sourcing the polished S/S trim and not the plastic. I love a cloth harness!
     
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    #131 Maranello550, Feb 28, 2025
    You can’t buy the polished SS trim anywhere Pat..They stopped making it years ago! ..
     
  7. Maranello550

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    #132 Maranello550, Feb 28, 2025
    I agonised over acrylic for both of them but decided on the more durable 2 pack..Some things in my mind you have to move with the times and technology..
     
  8. Ferraridoc

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    #133 Ferraridoc, Feb 28, 2025
    Love 2 Pak, hate clear over base. I like solid paint that you can polish the shjt out of, and touch up stone chips.
     
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  9. IanB

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    #134 IanB, Feb 28, 2025
    I feel your pain. I had my 246 done with acrylic for the period look but it shrunk and faded and was altogether a punish. Next time, 365 Queen, I went with 2 pack. The painter and I wet sanded it after a week and got it perfectly flat - no peel anywhere. 30 years later, it still looked good.

    And clear over base just looks wrong on old cars.
     
  10. Maranello550

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    #135 Maranello550, Mar 1, 2025
    I agree Ian..Even as a purist I think sometimes you have to go with technology..It make ownership more painless down the line!
     
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