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Rust: the Mini's biggest enemy

My Mini Revolution's expertise against corrosion

The classic Mini is an icon, but it has a well-known weakness: corrosion. A true structural scourge, rust can transform a restoration project into a major technical and financial challenge. At My Mini Revolution, we've made rebuilding these bodyworks our specialty.

An uncompromising restoration

Entrusting your car to our workshop guarantees the intervention of technicians who know every nook and cranny of the Mini. We don't just mask the defects; we eliminate them.

  • Diagnosis and exposure: We identify the true extent of the damage (often invisible under the paint) to define the scope of the work.
  • Specific expertise and equipment: Our technicians use state-of-the-art tools (spot welders, surface plates) to guarantee alignments that conform to the original specifications.
  • Replacement for new : we favour replacing damaged sheet metal with high quality components, followed by durable anti-corrosion treatment.

Beware of the financial trap of the restaurant business

It's crucial to be realistic: tackling the bodywork and sheet metal of a Mini is a major undertaking. Once the car is stripped down, surprises are common and the costs can quickly become exorbitant, often exceeding the vehicle's value.

That's why we advise extreme caution when buying. Beware of cars that have been "patched up," disguised with filler, or sold with a dubious history. A poor foundation will inevitably lead to a painful restoration, both emotionally and financially.

My Mini Revolution's advice: Often, the most sensible calculation is to invest immediately in a car that has already been expertly restored in our workshop. You buy the certainty of a sound foundation, a clear history, and complete peace of mind, rather than venturing into an uncertain project.

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Best practices for preserving your Mini

Whether your Mini is new or restored, its storage is crucial for its longevity:

  • Choosing the right surface: never park your Mini on grass or dirt. Moisture will rise and damage the chassis. Opt for a hard, dry concrete surface.
  • Closed and ventilated garage The ideal solution remains a covered and ventilated shelter to avoid the greenhouse effect and condensation.
  • Post-driving maintenance: After riding in the rain or on salted roads, it is essential to rinse and dry the wheel arches and the chassis.
  • Breathable cover: banish plastic tarpaulins that trap moisture.
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A value preserved, a security restored

Whether it's for a restoration or the purchase of a road-ready vehicle, our goal remains the same: to preserve the Mini heritage. Sound bodywork guarantees a safe car that appreciates in value on the collector's market.

Do you have a doubt about a Mini or a restoration project?
Come see us at the workshop for a personalized diagnosis or discover our selection of Minis ready to hit the road!

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62 bis Impasse du Bœuf Couronné
78550 Bazainville - FRANCE

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Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. / 13 ​​p.m. – 17 p.m.
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We welcome you to our workshop and showroom in Bazainville, 30 minutes from Paris.
  • 62 bis Impasse du Bœuf Couronné
    78550 Bazainville - FRANCE
  • +33 130 464 335
  • +33 677 129 763
  • info@myminirevolution.com
  • Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 12 AM / 1 PM - 5 PM
    Saturday: by appointment (closed)
    Sunday : Closed
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62 bis Impasse du Bœuf Couronné
78550 Bazainville - FRANCE

+33 130 464 335
info@myminirevolution.com

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We welcome you to our workshop and showroom:

Monday Friday :
8h-12h / 13h-17h
Saturday: by appointment (closed)

Rust: the Mini's biggest enemy!
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We welcome you to our workshop and showroom:

Monday Friday :
8h-12h / 13h-17h
Saturday: by appointment (closed)

Rust: the Mini's biggest enemy!