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takoma · Mar 5th, 2003, 02:41 PM

My understanding is that Checkered Flag MINI in VB, VA applies an badge on vehicles that pass through there.

Does anyone have a vehicle from them and can post a pic of the badge?

Thanks

2nd Mini · Mar 5th, 2003, 04:28 PM

Go HERE. The badge is a variant of the logo in the center of the Checkered Flag homepage (which is a multi-segment .GIF), with the addition of a ring around the logo with the dealer's name. It's actually well done and fairly classy. Hope this helps.

2nd

takoma · Mar 5th, 2003, 09:29 PM

Thanks to both obehave and 2nd mini. I didn't think of going to the company's 'family' page.

2nd MINI: obehave's has no wording. Has the badge changed?

2nd Mini · Mar 5th, 2003, 11:20 PM

I thought I saw one recently with a ring and a thick clear layer over everything. But you know, it was a fleeting glance.

2nd

ruthie · Mar 5th, 2003, 11:29 PM

Obehave, the badge looks great! Even better without "free advertising." I recently got a British Racing Club badge which I am considering putting on my grill. Have just been a little nervous about scratching the grill while installing, so have put it on the back burner for a bit.

CurtP · Mar 5th, 2003, 11:35 PM

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Originally posted by 2nd Mini
I thought I saw one recently with a ring and a thick clear layer over everything. But you know, it was a fleeting glance.

The one obehave posted is the same one they're currently using. It does have a thick clear layer on top of it and is pretty nice looking compared to what most dealerships use, IMO.

It can be removed by carefully heating it up with a hairdryer and gently peeling it off. The adhesive will get a bit stronger over time, so if you must remove it, do it soon after you get your car. Older ones can be removed as well, but take greater care when doing it. Any residual adhesive can be removed with Goof-Off (or the like), and I would recommend following up with a clay bar.

Mar 5th, 2003, 02:41 PM	#1
takoma MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, DC area Local Time: 03:23 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Checkered Flag MINI badge pics? My understanding is that Checkered Flag MINI in VB, VA applies an badge on vehicles that pass through there. Does anyone have a vehicle from them and can post a pic of the badge? Thanks His: '03 DS/B MCS ; '98 R1100R75 Hers: '02 Toyota Prius; '02 Yamaha VStar Custom

Mar 5th, 2003, 04:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
2nd Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: VA USA Local Time: 03:23 PM Posts: 258 Offline	Go HERE. The badge is a variant of the logo in the center of the Checkered Flag homepage (which is a multi-segment .GIF), with the addition of a ring around the logo with the dealer's name. It's actually well done and fairly classy. Hope this helps. 2nd "Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes." JRR Tolkien

Mar 5th, 2003, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
takoma MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, DC area Local Time: 03:23 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Thank you Thanks to both obehave and 2nd mini. I didn't think of going to the company's 'family' page. 2nd MINI: obehave's has no wording. Has the badge changed? His: '03 DS/B MCS ; '98 R1100R75 Hers: '02 Toyota Prius; '02 Yamaha VStar Custom

Mar 5th, 2003, 11:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
2nd Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: VA USA Local Time: 03:23 PM Posts: 258 Offline	I thought I saw one recently with a ring and a thick clear layer over everything. But you know, it was a fleeting glance. 2nd "Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes." JRR Tolkien

Mar 5th, 2003, 11:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
ruthie tickle tickle Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 02:23 PM Posts: 19,063 Offline	Obehave, the badge looks great! Even better without "free advertising." I recently got a British Racing Club badge which I am considering putting on my grill. Have just been a little nervous about scratching the grill while installing, so have put it on the back burner for a bit. "Sunshine and Peace." - Maxamini

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Mar 5th, 2003, 11:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
CurtP MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 03:23 PM Posts: 951 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by 2nd Mini *I thought I saw one recently with a ring and a thick clear layer over everything. But you know, it was* a fleeting glance.** The one obehave posted is the same one they're currently using. It does have a thick clear layer on top of it and is pretty nice looking compared to what most dealerships use, IMO. It can be removed by carefully heating it up with a hairdryer and gently peeling it off. The adhesive will get a bit stronger over time, so if you must remove it, do it soon after you get your car. Older ones can be removed as well, but take greater care when doing it. Any residual adhesive can be removed with Goof-Off (or the like), and I would recommend following up with a clay bar.

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