hey all

what would be the best way to apply fibreglass flair guards to my mini
i wouldnt have a clue

thank you in advance for your advice

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1974 clubby with round nose conversion
1100 motor
extractors
twin 1 1/4" su's
lumpy cam (dunno what 1)
2 1/2" exaust
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... sc&start=0

This really isn't my dept, but do you mean you wish to make some flares from scratch using fibreglass or do you have some fibreglass ones you want to put on?

nah ive got some i want to put them on the car

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1974 clubby with round nose conversion
1100 motor
extractors
twin 1 1/4" su's
lumpy cam (dunno what 1)
2 1/2" exaust
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... sc&start=0

I recon the best way is to make some metal 'backing plate' from 1.0 mm sheet metal. These are used to extend the lip that runs the length of the car, but you of course only need to do the bits around the wheel arches. The flares will then 'sit' on these (and you can trace around you flare to trim back the backer) and if the flares have a lip that sits on the backer, use the chrome finisher to hold it in place. This is how the Clubman and Cooper S flares are attached. If you get the chance, have a look at say a Mini S.

Otherwise, you may have to use self tappers through the flare into the body, then if you don't want the screw head to be visible, use a bit of body filler to cover them in.