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Beijing66 · Jan 28th, 2007, 01:40 AM

Ordered a pair of magnetic bonnet stripes from minimania.com, but was told by the dealer that they might damage the paint. Has anyone used the magnetic stripes sold by them? Are they any good? Do I need to remove them when it rains?

I was told that I can order the ones sold by cooperflags.com and those are better, is it true? Can I install them myself? Thanks for your help.

robble · Jan 28th, 2007, 02:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Beijing66 (original)

Ordered a pair of magnetic bonnet stripes from minimania.com, but was told by the dealer that they might damage the paint. Has anyone used the magnetic stripes sold by them? Are they any good? Do I need to remove them when it rains?

I was told that I can order the ones sold by cooperflags.com and those are better, is it true? Can I install them myself? Thanks for your help.

first answer to 'can I install them myself?'

they are magnetic. if you can't install them you probably should not try to pump your own petrol either... =P

The big problem is they can't hang on at 300kph..

Robert Stancliff · Jan 28th, 2007, 02:33 AM

I don't think they will hurt the paint. The only problem I've heard of is that sometimes they do come off at high speeds.

You could always just put them on for around town or car shows, and take them off for interstate travel.

DOT191 · Jan 28th, 2007, 11:07 AM

Bought them for our Mini. Per instructions you must remove them before Washing. When i removed them , i noticed marks on the Paint & i had to Rub them out each time i washed the Car. Also,when it got really HOT from either Air Temp / Engine the Magnetic stripes would BUBBLE badly. I took them off & threw them away. Waste of MONEY

ALD0 · Jan 28th, 2007, 11:23 AM

I wouldn't like them on my car, as when you put them on and off-it may scratch the paint if there is dust grit underneath them.
Go for stickers

MCO7PER S · Jan 28th, 2007, 11:38 AM

Magnetic stripes are for people that cannot decide what they want .

You either want stripes or you dont .

If you want them make them permanent.

If you dont forget it .

Beijing66 · Jan 29th, 2007, 12:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robble (original)

first answer to 'can I install them myself?'

they are magnetic. if you can't install them you probably should not try to pump your own petrol either... =P

The big problem is they can't hang on at 300kph..

Thanks, I meant to ask if I can install or apply the permanet stripes sold by cooperflags.com myself. Are they really permanent? Can I remove them if one day I decide that I don't want them? I know, I know that I need to make up my mind, but hey man, it is hard, I love my MINI with or without the stripes!

Rakey · Jan 29th, 2007, 12:50 AM

all good comments so far.....

yes magnetic stripes should really only be used if you can't decide, if you decide you like them then get the real deal

yes they can come off a speed, if not fitted correctly, I had this happen to me, was amusing seeing the stripe hit the car behind that had been tailgating me

yes they can mark the paint in two ways, grit, you must ensure there is nothing between the stripe and the paint, as this will act as an abrashive and scuff the paint work. The other way is that when they have been on for some time moisture will build up, and the laquer will look misty so you have to remove them every few weeks to allow the paint to get air and this will prevent the marks been permanent.

I still have mine, they are a now a fridge magnet

robble · Jan 29th, 2007, 01:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Beijing66 (original)

Thanks, I meant to ask if I can install or apply the permanet stripes sold by cooperflags.com myself. Are they really permanent? Can I remove them if one day I decide that I don't want them? I know, I know that I need to make up my mind, but hey man, it is hard, I love my MINI with or without the stripes!

They aren't hard to install - very much like installing window tint. However, there is a very good chance you will mess them up the first time you try. you may want to have a local window tint place install them for you. shouldn't be expensive.
You can easily remove them later if you want. I'd jsut be concerned that the paint around the stipes may fade a bit after a long while and when you pulled off the stripes you'd be able to tell the difference.

ALD0 · Jan 29th, 2007, 08:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

I still have mine, they are a now a fridge magnet

Like on the advert-you have a fake MINI in your household!

sel · Jan 29th, 2007, 09:01 AM

pics of ur fridge needed rakey....

Jon Chalk · Jan 29th, 2007, 10:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

I still have mine, they are a now a fridge magnet

Fake MINI, Rakey???

Does it have spots & a JCW exhaust?

Rakey · Jan 29th, 2007, 04:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jon Chalk (original)

Fake MINI, Rakey???

Does it have spots & a JCW exhaust?

hahaha, not a bad idea, but no it doesn't, they live on the side of the fridge along with a few other fridge magnets, I'll try to take a photo later of it

lespurgeon · Feb 1st, 2007, 09:43 PM

Oooh, I want white viper stripe on the black fridge.

Then I could only put High-test food in it. Might have to add an aero kit too.

Jan 28th, 2007, 01:40 AM	#1
Beijing66 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 05:36 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Magnetic bonnet stripes, are they good? Ordered a pair of magnetic bonnet stripes from minimania.com, but was told by the dealer that they might damage the paint. Has anyone used the magnetic stripes sold by them? Are they any good? Do I need to remove them when it rains? I was told that I can order the ones sold by cooperflags.com and those are better, is it true? Can I install them myself? Thanks for your help.

Jan 28th, 2007, 02:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Robert Stancliff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 202 Offline	I don't think they will hurt the paint. The only problem I've heard of is that sometimes they do come off at high speeds. You could always just put them on for around town or car shows, and take them off for interstate travel. Robert Stancliff Sr.

Jan 28th, 2007, 11:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
DOT191 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:36 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Magnetic Stripes Bought them for our Mini. Per instructions you must remove them before Washing. When i removed them , i noticed marks on the Paint & i had to Rub them out each time i washed the Car. Also,when it got really HOT from either Air Temp / Engine the Magnetic stripes would BUBBLE badly. I took them off & threw them away. Waste of MONEY

Jan 28th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
MCO7PER S I HATE SCAMS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lincolnshire Local Time: 10:36 PM Posts: 146 Offline	Manetic stripes Magnetic stripes are for people that cannot decide what they want . You either want stripes or you dont . If you want them make them permanent. If you dont forget it .

Jan 29th, 2007, 12:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:36 PM Posts: 50,298 Offline	all good comments so far..... yes magnetic stripes should really only be used if you can't decide, if you decide you like them then get the real deal yes they can come off a speed, if not fitted correctly, I had this happen to me, was amusing seeing the stripe hit the car behind that had been tailgating me yes they can mark the paint in two ways, grit, you must ensure there is nothing between the stripe and the paint, as this will act as an abrashive and scuff the paint work. The other way is that when they have been on for some time moisture will build up, and the laquer will look misty so you have to remove them every few weeks to allow the paint to get air and this will prevent the marks been permanent. I still have mine, they are a now a fridge magnet Its only a forum you know!

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Jan 28th, 2007, 02:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
robble MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 144 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Beijing66 (original) Ordered a pair of magnetic bonnet stripes from minimania.com, but was told by the dealer that they might damage the paint. Has anyone used the magnetic stripes sold by them? Are they any good? Do I need to remove them when it rains? I was told that I can order the ones sold by cooperflags.com and those are better, is it true? Can I install them myself? Thanks for your help. first answer to 'can I install them myself?' they are magnetic. if you can't install them you probably should not try to pump your own petrol either... =P The big problem is they can't hang on at 300kph..

Jan 28th, 2007, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 10:36 PM Posts: 9,432 Offline	I wouldn't like them on my car, as when you put them on and off-it may scratch the paint if there is dust grit underneath them. Go for stickers

Jan 29th, 2007, 12:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Beijing66 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 05:36 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robble (original) first answer to 'can I install them myself?' they are magnetic. if you can't install them you probably should not try to pump your own petrol either... =P The big problem is they can't hang on at 300kph.. Thanks, I meant to ask if I can install or apply the permanet stripes sold by cooperflags.com myself. Are they really permanent? Can I remove them if one day I decide that I don't want them? I know, I know that I need to make up my mind, but hey man, it is hard, I love my MINI with or without the stripes!

Jan 29th, 2007, 01:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
robble MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 144 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Beijing66 (original) Thanks, I meant to ask if I can install or apply the permanet stripes sold by cooperflags.com myself. Are they really permanent? Can I remove them if one day I decide that I don't want them? I know, I know that I need to make up my mind, but hey man, it is hard, I love my MINI with or without the stripes! They aren't hard to install - very much like installing window tint. However, there is a very good chance you will mess them up the first time you try. you may want to have a local window tint place install them for you. shouldn't be expensive. You can easily remove them later if you want. I'd jsut be concerned that the paint around the stipes may fade a bit after a long while and when you pulled off the stripes you'd be able to tell the difference.

Jan 29th, 2007, 08:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 10:36 PM Posts: 9,432 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) I still have mine, they are a now a fridge magnet Like on the advert-you have a fake MINI in your household!

Jan 29th, 2007, 09:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 09:36 PM Posts: 4,301 Offline	pics of ur fridge needed rakey.... Log onto: [url="http://www.newminikernow.co.uk"][font=Arial Black]www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

Jan 29th, 2007, 10:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 10:36 PM Posts: 698 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) I still have mine, they are a now a fridge magnet Fake MINI, Rakey??? Does it have spots & a JCW exhaust?

Jan 29th, 2007, 04:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:36 PM Posts: 50,298 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jon Chalk (original) Fake MINI, Rakey??? Does it have spots & a JCW exhaust? hahaha, not a bad idea, but no it doesn't, they live on the side of the fridge along with a few other fridge magnets, I'll try to take a photo later of it Its only a forum you know!

Feb 1st, 2007, 09:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
lespurgeon Off changing a nappy... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HI, USA Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 1,050 Offline	Oooh, I want white viper stripe on the black fridge. Then I could only put High-test food in it. Might have to add an aero kit too.

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