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BlackEyedPea · Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:43 AM

..not sure if there's already a thread on this....but couldnt find any.
does anyone know the best way to put on bonnet stripes?... im planning on getting an aero kit for my BEP MC and think it'll look a bit plain without any stripes.....

are buying replica stripes any different from buying original ones from a dealer?...are the easy to fit (ie. have to get them in the right place...measurements...etc??)

also...unsure what colors go best on purple.....black with silver accent or black with white accent??

Phil Craddock · Apr 22nd, 2007, 09:04 AM

Our replicas are our own measurements and i think you will find that with most independent design/sign houses.

But we match to the BMW items as close as poss.

We can custom make some for you if you wish - no problems.

Phil.

marciamark · Apr 22nd, 2007, 09:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackEyedPea (original)

..not sure if there's already a thread on this....but couldnt find any.
does anyone know the best way to put on bonnet stripes?... im planning on getting an aero kit for my BEP MC and think it'll look a bit plain without any stripes.....

are buying replica stripes any different from buying original ones from a dealer?...are the easy to fit (ie. have to get them in the right place...measurements...etc??)

also...unsure what colors go best on purple.....black with silver accent or black with white accent??

we saw a lovely mini the other day,purple with a silver union jack,looked great

BlackEyedPea · Apr 22nd, 2007, 09:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Phil Craddock (original)

Our replicas are our own measurements and i think you will find that with most independent design/sign houses.

But we match to the BMW items as close as poss.

We can custom make some for you if you wish - no problems.

Phil.

looked at the minipirate site. didnt really know where to look

. what are they made of?...would there be a difference.....eg. if a thicker material chances of coming off when cleaning, waxing the bonnet,etc......
any pics of them on the car would be great!

Phil Craddock · Apr 22nd, 2007, 09:46 AM

Hi BEPea, we don't have any on our site (yet) but we do them. We do them all for the MINI Challenge and every car on the grid has bonnet stripes!!!!

We use a cast vinyl which has a life span of up to 8 years. Its quite thin and a better material than the BMW one.

If fitted correctly the wont come off after cleaning - but you obviously need to be sensible when cleaning any vinyl.

We can do a number of color options and variations - just up to you.

Phil Craddock · Apr 22nd, 2007, 09:49 AM

another - this has a grey pin edging.

BlackEyedPea · May 11th, 2007, 06:34 PM

looks great, but too late...............

...............already got a pair from fleabay.....but when i think of a better design for my BEPMC ill let you know!..

..also, Phil, think the toggle stickers are really cool...keep up the good work!

Phil Craddock · May 11th, 2007, 07:08 PM

BEP - you have a PM re the Toggle Stickers.

Phil.

DaFlake · May 14th, 2007, 08:37 AM

Phil has some great stuff. I got mine from him.

I used the wet method to set them in place and only had one issue with it pealing back which was easily solved with a hair dryer.

http://www.simplymini.info/gallery2/...serialNumber=2

BlackEyedPea · Jun 3rd, 2007, 09:48 PM

quick question....are bonnet stripes specific to what car you you buy it for....in other words, do COOPER S stripes only fit a COOPER S (not a cooper).
i was under the impression that they were the same....until i the instructions...

DaFlake · Jun 4th, 2007, 04:51 AM

There is a difference in size....

eggtruck · Jun 4th, 2007, 06:37 AM

genuine mini vinyl has a little cut out logo (shape of a jelly bean) that shows it is the real thing.

Phil Craddock · Jun 4th, 2007, 08:47 AM

S bonnet stripes are slightly longer due to the fact that the bonnet is a different shape re the Supercharger buldge.

The fall-off slope on an S is greater than that of a standard One/Cooper bonnet.

BlackEyedPea · Jun 4th, 2007, 10:09 AM

Hi Phil,

You have a PM.

....shouldve done my research.....now i have to get rid of the Cooper S stripes i currently have!!

Phil Craddock · Jun 4th, 2007, 10:13 AM

Hi Adrian, got your PM - I'll get back to you shortly, but have you fitted your S stripes already ??

Phil.

BlackEyedPea · Jun 4th, 2007, 10:20 AM

nope.

BlackEyedPea · Jun 8th, 2007, 06:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Phil Craddock (original)

Hi Adrian, got your PM - I'll get back to you shortly, but have you fitted your S stripes already ??

Phil.

any news yet?...not really looking to get cheap ones.....but might have too

...also looking to give my current "s" tripes away...

Phil Craddock · Jun 8th, 2007, 06:23 PM

Sorry Adrian, I have been out of the office most of the week. I will get back to you as quickly as I can over the weekend.

Phil

BlackEyedPea · Jun 10th, 2007, 09:38 AM

here's a thought....is it possible to CUT the cooper s bonnet stripes to fit a cooper???

BlackEyedPea · Jun 14th, 2007, 09:19 AM

......???anyone??

Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:43 AM	#1
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 266 Offline	Bonnet Stripes Question ..not sure if there's already a thread on this....but couldnt find any. does anyone know the best way to put on bonnet stripes?... im planning on getting an aero kit for my BEP MC and think it'll look a bit plain without any stripes..... are buying replica stripes any different from buying original ones from a dealer?...are the easy to fit (ie. have to get them in the right place...measurements...etc??) also...unsure what colors go best on purple.....black with silver accent or black with white accent??

Apr 22nd, 2007, 09:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 2,056 Offline	Our replicas are our own measurements and i think you will find that with most independent design/sign houses. But we match to the BMW items as close as poss. We can custom make some for you if you wish - no problems. Phil. Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Apr 22nd, 2007, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
marciamark MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 4 Offline	bonnet stripes Quote: Originally Posted by BlackEyedPea (original) ..not sure if there's already a thread on this....but couldnt find any. does anyone know the best way to put on bonnet stripes?... im planning on getting an aero kit for my BEP MC and think it'll look a bit plain without any stripes..... are buying replica stripes any different from buying original ones from a dealer?...are the easy to fit (ie. have to get them in the right place...measurements...etc??) also...unsure what colors go best on purple.....black with silver accent or black with white accent?? we saw a lovely mini the other day,purple with a silver union jack,looked great

Apr 22nd, 2007, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 266 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Phil Craddock (original) Our replicas are our own measurements and i think you will find that with most independent design/sign houses. But we match to the BMW items as close as poss. We can custom make some for you if you wish - no problems. Phil. looked at the minipirate site. didnt really know where to look. what are they made of?...would there be a difference.....eg. if a thicker material chances of coming off when cleaning, waxing the bonnet,etc...... any pics of them on the car would be great!

Apr 22nd, 2007, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 2,056 Offline	Hi BEPea, we don't have any on our site (yet) but we do them. We do them all for the MINI Challenge and every car on the grid has bonnet stripes!!!! We use a cast vinyl which has a life span of up to 8 years. Its quite thin and a better material than the BMW one. If fitted correctly the wont come off after cleaning - but you obviously need to be sensible when cleaning any vinyl. We can do a number of color options and variations - just up to you. Attached Thumbnails Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

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Apr 22nd, 2007, 09:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 2,056 Offline	another - this has a grey pin edging. Attached Thumbnails Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

May 11th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 266 Offline	looks great, but too late............... ...............already got a pair from fleabay.....but when i think of a better design for my BEPMC ill let you know!.. ..also, Phil, think the toggle stickers are really cool...keep up the good work!

May 11th, 2007, 07:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 2,056 Offline	BEP - you have a PM re the Toggle Stickers. Phil. Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

May 14th, 2007, 08:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 10,417 Offline	Phil has some great stuff. I got mine from him. I used the wet method to set them in place and only had one issue with it pealing back which was easily solved with a hair dryer. http://www.simplymini.info/gallery2/...serialNumber=2 Global Moderator

Jun 3rd, 2007, 09:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 266 Offline	quick question....are bonnet stripes specific to what car you you buy it for....in other words, do COOPER S stripes only fit a COOPER S (not a cooper). i was under the impression that they were the same....until i the instructions...

Jun 4th, 2007, 04:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 10,417 Offline	There is a difference in size.... Global Moderator

Jun 4th, 2007, 06:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
eggtruck The Estate Agent!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Coast Local Time: 09:38 PM Posts: 269 Offline	genuine mini vinyl has a little cut out logo (shape of a jelly bean) that shows it is the real thing.

Jun 4th, 2007, 08:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 2,056 Offline	S bonnet stripes are slightly longer due to the fact that the bonnet is a different shape re the Supercharger buldge. The fall-off slope on an S is greater than that of a standard One/Cooper bonnet. Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Jun 4th, 2007, 10:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 266 Offline	Hi Phil, You have a PM. ....shouldve done my research.....now i have to get rid of the Cooper S stripes i currently have!!

Jun 4th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 2,056 Offline	Hi Adrian, got your PM - I'll get back to you shortly, but have you fitted your S stripes already ?? Phil. Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Jun 4th, 2007, 10:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 266 Offline	nope.

Jun 8th, 2007, 06:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 266 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Phil Craddock (original) Hi Adrian, got your PM - I'll get back to you shortly, but have you fitted your S stripes already ?? Phil. any news yet?...not really looking to get cheap ones.....but might have too ...also looking to give my current "s" tripes away...

Jun 8th, 2007, 06:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 2,056 Offline	Sorry Adrian, I have been out of the office most of the week. I will get back to you as quickly as I can over the weekend. Phil Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Jun 10th, 2007, 09:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 266 Offline	here's a thought....is it possible to CUT the cooper s bonnet stripes to fit a cooper???

Jun 14th, 2007, 09:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 266 Offline	......???anyone??

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