TECH: SKIN UP

TIME TAKEN

2-3 hours depending on what repairs need to be done to the door frame.

THANKS TO

Sleaford Mini Centre 01529 460049 www.sleafordminicentre.co.uk

“The reason door bottoms tend to rot is due to water ingress from worn seals”

A common area for the dreaded rust worm on a Mini is the door bottom, but thankfully replacement outer skins and lower repair sections are readily available. And if you don’t mind getting a little dirty, they are fairly easy to repair. You will need access to a range of power tools including a grinder and a Mig welder, as well as a door skinning tool which is used to tightly crimp the new skin in position. A T30 Torx bit is required to remove the hinges from the door.

The reason that door bottoms tend to rot on the Mini is due to water ingress from worn window seals. Excessive amounts of water find their way into