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community service...... while chasing down some wiring issues we took the rubber strip that runs along the length of the passenger door and there it was.....rust..... the rust was about an inch long and pretty well started....we took a steelbrush and painted the bare metal with rust prevention paint so problem solved but we were both surprised......if you have an older car you might look.... my car lives in Atlanta....very little to no salt
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Mini was sold to a good home in CA. I now have a 2001 M roadster silver/black .... DDM intk, M7 TB, M7 DFIC 2, RMW head/shrick , WMS pm runners/intk mfld/cmber plates, CMP custom header/ Milltek, PSS9s, BBS/T1R, AP bbk, Alta SS, plo coil/ngy, M7 str/ustr/CC , F/R sway bar, Aero Kit, op/bst gauges, JCW 380s, Quaiffe/ Clutchmaster/FW, RMW custom tune 231.7 whp, F&R sway bars and more
I though that there was a rust coverage warranty or something. Like way past the drive terrain warranty. Anybody feel the same way?
It's fixed now... but I will keep an eye on it...mine is an 02
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Mini was sold to a good home in CA. I now have a 2001 M roadster silver/black .... DDM intk, M7 TB, M7 DFIC 2, RMW head/shrick , WMS pm runners/intk mfld/cmber plates, CMP custom header/ Milltek, PSS9s, BBS/T1R, AP bbk, Alta SS, plo coil/ngy, M7 str/ustr/CC , F/R sway bar, Aero Kit, op/bst gauges, JCW 380s, Quaiffe/ Clutchmaster/FW, RMW custom tune 231.7 whp, F&R sway bars and more
Warranty is for perforation which means a hole.Also the Mini warranty specifies it has to have the underbody inspected by the dealerl and a yearly underbody flush.Most new car rust warrantys are like this including some large name aftermarket warrantys.The overriding common thought is that through yearly inspection they can catch a problem before it gets to a warranty claim.The only problem is the customer is paying for this during the service of vehicle.This is how I see it with most warrantys.
It is a 02. Here is a photo, and what is a bit of a worry is that we have not had rain for weeks (live in a hot dry place) but i wash the car about 3 days ago and it was still real wet under the trim rubber. also you can see the untreated area were the rust is at its worst.
It is a 02. Here is a photo, and what is a bit of a worry is that we have not had rain for weeks (live in a hot dry place) but i wash the car about 3 days ago and it was still real wet under the trim rubber. also you can see the untreated area were the rust is at its worst.
same spot on mine........I need to keep a camera in my car
__________________ my grandson Cian, the Mini and me
Mini was sold to a good home in CA. I now have a 2001 M roadster silver/black .... DDM intk, M7 TB, M7 DFIC 2, RMW head/shrick , WMS pm runners/intk mfld/cmber plates, CMP custom header/ Milltek, PSS9s, BBS/T1R, AP bbk, Alta SS, plo coil/ngy, M7 str/ustr/CC , F/R sway bar, Aero Kit, op/bst gauges, JCW 380s, Quaiffe/ Clutchmaster/FW, RMW custom tune 231.7 whp, F&R sway bars and more
__________________ my grandson Cian, the Mini and me
Mini was sold to a good home in CA. I now have a 2001 M roadster silver/black .... DDM intk, M7 TB, M7 DFIC 2, RMW head/shrick , WMS pm runners/intk mfld/cmber plates, CMP custom header/ Milltek, PSS9s, BBS/T1R, AP bbk, Alta SS, plo coil/ngy, M7 str/ustr/CC , F/R sway bar, Aero Kit, op/bst gauges, JCW 380s, Quaiffe/ Clutchmaster/FW, RMW custom tune 231.7 whp, F&R sway bars and more
Dang! I haven't been around in a while. First thread I pull up is this one. Go outside & have a look, & sure enough, I've got rust under the seal on both sides! FWIW, the car is an 11/02 build 03.
I'm gonna sand & paint, then find some butyl or silicone & seal the area to keep water out..
Dang! I haven't been around in a while. First thread I pull up is this one. Go outside & have a look, & sure enough, I've got rust under the seal on both sides! FWIW, the car is an 11/02 build 03.
I'm gonna sand & paint, then find some butyl or silicone & seal the area to keep water out..
I have not checked the other side yet but my car will be in the shop this week for other nonsense I'll check it then
__________________ my grandson Cian, the Mini and me
Mini was sold to a good home in CA. I now have a 2001 M roadster silver/black .... DDM intk, M7 TB, M7 DFIC 2, RMW head/shrick , WMS pm runners/intk mfld/cmber plates, CMP custom header/ Milltek, PSS9s, BBS/T1R, AP bbk, Alta SS, plo coil/ngy, M7 str/ustr/CC , F/R sway bar, Aero Kit, op/bst gauges, JCW 380s, Quaiffe/ Clutchmaster/FW, RMW custom tune 231.7 whp, F&R sway bars and more
Mine is an 2002 MCS 08/02 build....Pulled up the rubber seals and voila. the rust runs down the entire length of the door, check it out...Mine is a Drk Silver too..
I've got rust too....What is the best way to repair gang, help me out I'm dying over here... .
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Mine is an 2002 MCS 08/02 build....Pulled up the rubber seals and voila. the rust runs down the entire length of the door, check it out...Mine is a Drk Silver too..
I've got rust too....What is the best way to repair gang, help me out I'm dying over here... .
that very much resembles my rust.......WTF.......Mini USA needs to hear about this.......whose got a pitch fork and torch storm the castle...I'm really not trying to be funny..... I spent a lot of $ on my car thinking that this was the least of my worries
__________________ my grandson Cian, the Mini and me
Mini was sold to a good home in CA. I now have a 2001 M roadster silver/black .... DDM intk, M7 TB, M7 DFIC 2, RMW head/shrick , WMS pm runners/intk mfld/cmber plates, CMP custom header/ Milltek, PSS9s, BBS/T1R, AP bbk, Alta SS, plo coil/ngy, M7 str/ustr/CC , F/R sway bar, Aero Kit, op/bst gauges, JCW 380s, Quaiffe/ Clutchmaster/FW, RMW custom tune 231.7 whp, F&R sway bars and more
I am going to write to MINI USA and see what happens..Diplomacy always works best.
I'll keep you posted..
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“Undermine their pompous authority, reject their moral standards, make anarchy and disorder your trademarks. Cause as much chaos and disruption as possible but don’t let them take you ALIVE.”.......DSOC #34
Should we be waxing this area? Our MCS is a 2006, but I don't mind getting on my knees and waxing this to be proactive if it well help. Would it be worth it?
Dang! I haven't been around in a while. First thread I pull up is this one. Go outside & have a look, & sure enough, I've got rust under the seal on both sides! FWIW, the car is an 11/02 build 03.
I'm gonna sand & paint, then find some butyl or silicone & seal the area to keep water out..
My car is only a year old, so I doubt I have the rust yet, but I'd like to take care of this before it starts. Can someone explain what types of products to use? Are you planning on sealing the edges of the rubber strip to the metal/paint?
Thanks for the public service announcement!
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My car is only a year old, so I doubt I have the rust yet, but I'd like to take care of this before it starts. Can someone explain what types of products to use? Are you planning on sealing the edges of the rubber strip to the metal/paint?
Thanks for the public service announcement!
I don't know what to do to fix..any suggestions...anyone?
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“Undermine their pompous authority, reject their moral standards, make anarchy and disorder your trademarks. Cause as much chaos and disruption as possible but don’t let them take you ALIVE.”.......DSOC #34
This might be related somehow. When I took my car in for little warranty issues, one of my complaints was the door sill trim insert (the silver MINI COOPER S) had become frosty/corroded around the edges and the plastic film had begun peeling off. the dealer replaced this and blamed it on the lower door weatherseal (not the soft rubber sealing the interior, rather the 'sweep strip' mounted under the door itself) and supposedly 'adjusted' this piece. I noticed there was less built up water in the area afterwards, but now the passenger's side sill trim is doing the same thing.
I guess I will check out what lies beneath the weatherstrip on my car when I get a chance (10/02 build).
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my grandson Cian, the Mini and me
i hope I can catch it before it's too late, if I ever find any
also you can see the untreated area were the rust is at its worst.
I'll check it then
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