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zimbo
5th March 2007, 11:12 PM
Noticed this weekend that the screws on my wing mirrors on both sides (when the mirrors are folded in) are rusty!!! Anyone else with folding mirrors have this problem?

Is it something that can be changed/sorted under warrenty? The car was a year old on the 1st March. I mean i wouldnt expect something on a year old car to be rusting...
Burple
6th March 2007, 12:24 AM
Mine's doing the same f@nnyb@ws.. seems to be worse on the pssenger side.. The motor's sounded a wee bit rough a couple of times too...
Gorbash12346
6th March 2007, 04:02 AM
they all do it i'm afraid
sedgie
6th March 2007, 04:04 AM
Yep mine are rusty 2...:disapprove:
KenL
6th March 2007, 04:41 AM
I remember this on my ONE. The bolts look like Aluminium. I wonder if you could replace them with Stainless Steel ones?
sh@z
6th March 2007, 05:07 AM
Aluminium doesn't rust...
KenL
6th March 2007, 06:11 AM
quote:Originally posted by sh@z

Aluminium doesn't rust...


True, but it oxidises, like all metals. Only Iron rusts ;)
rpn
6th March 2007, 05:55 PM
Having same problem with the spotlight nuts and spacers. Been trying to clean up the rusty bits using Autosol chrome cleaner/polish and the rust return in no time at all.

Anyone can help?
Gismo
6th March 2007, 06:07 PM
quote:Originally posted by rpn
Having same problem with the spotlight nuts and spacers. Been trying to clean up the rusty bits using Autosol chrome cleaner/polish and the rust return in no time at all.
Anyone can help?Speak to your dealer as soon as possible and ask for replacements, assuming your car is covered under warranty
rpn
6th March 2007, 07:08 PM
Unfortunately my Mini is over 3 years old and I bought it second-hand privately.
Wul
7th March 2007, 05:55 AM
My 6month old ones are rusty (Yes Ken!) ie brown coloured oxidation;) - I remember having them changed under warranty almost every 6 months on my 02 plate cooper!
Gorbash12346
7th March 2007, 06:17 AM
the spotlights are pretty awful tbh unless it was dry only use i don't see how they'd ever last
rpn
7th March 2007, 06:20 AM
Rusty spotlight

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/rpn48/RustySpotLight.jpg
KenL
7th March 2007, 07:02 AM
I would send that pic to MINI, see what they say - you never know.
AndyP & Lenore
7th March 2007, 09:22 AM
quote:Originally posted by KenL

I would send that pic to MINI, see what they say - you never know.


I think they're very likely to say "Sorry, well out of warranty".
Scottie
7th March 2007, 10:09 AM
mines are not rusty:D:D
KenL
7th March 2007, 04:17 PM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by KenL

I would send that pic to MINI, see what they say - you never know.


I think they're very likely to say "Sorry, well out of warranty".


Probably, but it will only cost you a stamp, free if you email.