Most just use MDF
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| Author: | kiwi1275 [ Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:17 pm ] |
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Hi all I am looking for a replacement boot lid liner for my mini. The current one is a cardbord/hardboard sort of thing (pretty sure it is original). Problem is I can't seem to find any similar material, just wondering if anybody had found something that was close. Cheers Stu |
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| Author: | Wolfman [ Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:45 pm ] |
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Most just use MDF
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| Author: | Chris [ Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:53 pm ] |
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I don't know why MDF is used so much in cars. As soon as it gets damp it turns to crap. 3 ply is much better and water resistance is very good. |
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| Author: | sg [ Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:57 pm ] |
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Good point chris........ i'm sure that there are many mini's out there that have ill fitting boot rubbers and leak from the top down the face of the liner...... Agree totally on the 3 ply thing 
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:57 pm ] |
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Chris wrote: I don't know why MDF is used so much in cars. As soon as it gets damp it turns to crap. 3 ply is much better and water resistance is very good.
3 grades available I think- cheapo waterproof marine Any are better for this than MDF but the waterproof would be my choice.
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| Author: | Miniless [ Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:57 pm ] |
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I dislike MDF, every time i've used it i've ended up dodgily cutting myself..... and it's bad for your health. I'd go with the ply too rather than the compressed cardboard. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sat Aug 20, 2005 10:04 pm ] |
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I think he is after the original masonite like the Cooper S had. MDF is evil. It will be the asbestos of the future. 
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| Author: | Chris [ Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:04 am ] |
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drmini in aust wrote: Chris wrote: I don't know why MDF is used so much in cars. As soon as it gets damp it turns to crap. 3 ply is much better and water resistance is very good. 3 grades available I think- cheapo waterproof marine Any are better for this than MDF but the waterproof would be my choice. All plywood these days is made with waterproof glues. It used to be graded but not any more. Anyone who uses MDF gets a short term solution only. Masonite is not much better, that's why it always falls apart. |
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| Author: | ClubmanGT [ Sun Aug 21, 2005 5:08 am ] |
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Hi Stu, You can get them in UK for about ?10.00 - plus postage. have you talked to Lee at Minibitz, he would get them in. One (new) went on TradeMe for $22.00 a couple of weeks ago. Miissed it by an hour !!!! Gavin |
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| Author: | kiwi1275 [ Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:12 am ] |
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Thanks all. Yeh it is the original looking one I am after. Gavin - Minibitz? Is that an Auckland outfit? Cheers Stu |
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| Author: | speedy [ Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:17 am ] |
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Google, "minibitz NZ", click on I'm Feeling Lucky. http://www.minibitz.co.nz/ Cheers, |
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