Yep, de-seaming Minis was done to the rally cars...but they seam welded themafterwards for extra strength, not simply cut off the seams to look good!
I knew a guy a long time ago who had a mini.(BMC not BMW) One of the not so great features of the old mini's was that they loads of sticky out flanges/seams and he thought it would be a good idea to flat them back flush with the bodywork. The end result looked superb especially after a shiny new coat of cellulose paint. Unfortunately the sticky out bits was what held the whole thing together..........
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Subject: Re: [W650riders] Tank seam flanges
I'm looking at a W with a dent in the tank. If I get it, I will probably grind off the flanges, weld the seams, bodywork, and paint.
Kirk Johnson <johnsonkirk@...> wrote:
Well, now that you mention it, I thought about trying some flat black on the ugly flange when I repaint. I'll probably experiment with some flat black tape first. The goal being that the ugly flange won't be as noticeable.
I thought I was the only one that was bothered by the ugly flange.
If I were really a nerd I'd take the time to grind them down a bit when I repaint. Maybe seal the tank first, just in case the grinder get carried away.
Kirk
Ruari McLennan <r.mclennan@...> wrote:
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Anyone gone to the trouble and expense to remove them? If not, have
you considered it?
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