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Silvercooper · Apr 11th, 2003, 01:59 AM

I saw a DS/W MINI like mine a few days ago with a chekered roof and I liked it a lot!

I'm thinking of buying the kit from Idle Gear and do it myself but can somebody tell me how much do dealers charge to retrofit a chekered roof?

Thanks for your responses

Hat · Apr 11th, 2003, 02:17 AM

dealers in the UK charge around £100. A roof decal is always 'retro fit' as the factory doesn't fit it, the dealer does. I just ordered the check roof kit from Idle Gear & it's £39 + shipping.

monsta · Apr 11th, 2003, 02:19 AM

Yeah the Idlegear large check one (i.e. mine) is an exact replica of the BMW version..

And it's half the price!

ARitz · Apr 11th, 2003, 03:41 AM

I was quoted US$165 for installation only. So I'm opting to get the idle gear one too. Much cheaper and I can do the installation myself...hopefully

. And the shipping price is good considering it will be coming from the UK.

-Andrew

Silvercooper · Apr 11th, 2003, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta
Yeah the Idlegear large check one (i.e. mine) is an exact replica of the BMW version..

And it's half the price!

And is the installation fairly easy?

monsta · Apr 11th, 2003, 04:14 AM

Got my local graphics company to do it but it's in three sections for easy fitting

Kev beck · Apr 11th, 2003, 03:33 PM

The "EASY FIT" large cheq roof decal, is know £39 + shipping.

It is now supplied in a differant way. I have used the same methoid as when rover supplied the classic mini decal.

You get a template, and the vinyl squares.

Place the template onto the roof, hold down with masking tape.
Then peel off the squares 1 by 1, and place in the rececess of the template.
You then build up the decal, like a jigsaw.

You will get a text instructions and fitting diagrames.

This method has cut fitting time by at least half.

If you can tie your own shoe laces, you can fit this kit.

cheers Kev idlegear

ps. see u @ imm 03

Bonjour · Apr 11th, 2003, 06:55 PM

Is there a kit that can be fitted to a sunroof, or would I need to use my initiative cutting up one of the standard kits?

Kev beck · Apr 12th, 2003, 02:02 AM

The kit will fit a sun roof vehicle, but as the vinyl is soild, you won`t beable to see through the squares.

You would just fit as normal, then using a scaple blade (ask and I`ll "give you one") just slice through the squares on the sunroof, enabling you to open the roof. The decals will not stick to the rubber seals.

kev...... idlegear
ps. see u @ imm 03

Bad S MINI · Apr 12th, 2003, 11:41 AM

If you are looking for a perforated sunroof version we have that. Choose any two colors for your checks and pick between the traditional "Flat" version or our 3D version. This will work on any color roof also. matt@cooperflags.com

wdfoto · Apr 12th, 2003, 11:56 AM

I did this myself for about $20.00 and lot of soap and water and about 2 hours of my time.

wdfoto · Apr 12th, 2003, 11:59 AM

Here is the picture.

Bad S MINI · Apr 13th, 2003, 01:32 AM

here is an example of what the 3D checkerboard looks like -
matt@cooperflags.com

AussieMini · Apr 13th, 2003, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wdfoto
I did this myself for about $20.00 and lot of soap and water and about 2 hours of my time.

I did the same as WDFOTO, It cost me about 50 Australian dollars ($25US) however it took me four hours. You'd be suprised how easy it is.

Just go to a vinyl cutter and have them cut you 24 squares at 230mm. You only need 20 but get four for spares just in case you stuff a couple up.

Get a spray bottle with a few drops of dishwashing liquid and fill the rest with water. Completely clean the area and carefully stick them on. Also, use a small window squeege to squeege excess water out from under the decals once you slide them into place.

Just PM me if you need more info.

PS Here's my MINI. I actually used liquid 3M yellow checks and added the triple racing stripes on the bonnet and down the back.

mcldan10 · Jan 5th, 2004, 04:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kev beck

If you can tie your own shoe laces, you can fit this kit.

Ordered mine today, Black Cheq. Roof Kit hope it is as easy as tying your shoe laces

Silvercooper · Jan 5th, 2004, 05:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mcldan10

Ordered mine today, Black Cheq. Roof Kit hope it is as easy as tying your shoe laces

Very easy, just take your time to do it right!

Romhog · Jan 14th, 2004, 07:54 PM

can someone tell me the width of their bonnet stripes on the hood.
including the penstriping on the edge. Some I have purchased were 4" but it seems the OEM ones are around 5"
is this the case?
thanks

mcldan10 · Jan 15th, 2004, 08:31 PM

Got my EASY fit kit within 2 days from IdleGear and fitted it Saturday. Took me 3 hours to fit in total including washing the car and admiring it afterwards

I'll post a pic as soon as weather permits. Straight forward to fit and looks great, well chuffed at the price as well saved myself nearly £100

Apr 11th, 2003, 01:59 AM	#1
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 252 Offline	roof decals how much? I saw a DS/W MINI like mine a few days ago with a chekered roof and I liked it a lot! I'm thinking of buying the kit from Idle Gear and do it myself but can somebody tell me how much do dealers charge to retrofit a chekered roof? Thanks for your responses

Apr 11th, 2003, 02:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Yeah the Idlegear large check one (i.e. mine) is an exact replica of the BMW version.. And it's half the price! the MINI has gone...

Apr 11th, 2003, 03:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
ARitz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hudson,Ohio Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 191 Offline	I was quoted US$165 for installation only. So I'm opting to get the idle gear one too. Much cheaper and I can do the installation myself...hopefully. And the shipping price is good considering it will be coming from the UK. -Andrew

Apr 11th, 2003, 04:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Got my local graphics company to do it but it's in three sections for easy fitting the MINI has gone...

Apr 11th, 2003, 03:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kev beck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 105 Offline	The "EASY FIT" large cheq roof decal, is know £39 + shipping. It is now supplied in a differant way. I have used the same methoid as when rover supplied the classic mini decal. You get a template, and the vinyl squares. Place the template onto the roof, hold down with masking tape. Then peel off the squares 1 by 1, and place in the rececess of the template. You then build up the decal, like a jigsaw. You will get a text instructions and fitting diagrames. This method has cut fitting time by at least half. If you can tie your own shoe laces, you can fit this kit. cheers Kev idlegear ps. see u @ imm 03 It`s a mini thing, you wouldn`t understand.

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Apr 11th, 2003, 02:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 11:12 PM Posts: 15,920 Offline	dealers in the UK charge around £100. A roof decal is always 'retro fit' as the factory doesn't fit it, the dealer does. I just ordered the check roof kit from Idle Gear & it's £39 + shipping.

Apr 11th, 2003, 03:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 252 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta Yeah the Idlegear large check one (i.e. mine) is an exact replica of the BMW version.. And it's half the price! And is the installation fairly easy?

Apr 11th, 2003, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	Is there a kit that can be fitted to a sunroof, or would I need to use my initiative cutting up one of the standard kits?

Apr 12th, 2003, 02:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kev beck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 105 Offline	The kit will fit a sun roof vehicle, but as the vinyl is soild, you won`t beable to see through the squares. You would just fit as normal, then using a scaple blade (ask and I`ll "give you one") just slice through the squares on the sunroof, enabling you to open the roof. The decals will not stick to the rubber seals. kev...... idlegear ps. see u @ imm 03 It`s a mini thing, you wouldn`t understand.

Apr 12th, 2003, 11:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bad S MINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 282 Offline	If you are looking for a perforated sunroof version we have that. Choose any two colors for your checks and pick between the traditional "Flat" version or our 3D version. This will work on any color roof also. matt@cooperflags.com

Apr 12th, 2003, 11:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
wdfoto MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas, Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 38 Offline	self applied roof I did this myself for about $20.00 and lot of soap and water and about 2 hours of my time. DS/B&W checkered, Sports, Premium, Black Leather, 17 Performance run flats

Apr 12th, 2003, 11:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
wdfoto MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas, Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 38 Offline	here is the pic Here is the picture. Attached Thumbnails DS/B&W checkered, Sports, Premium, Black Leather, 17 Performance run flats

Apr 13th, 2003, 01:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bad S MINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 282 Offline	here is an example of what the 3D checkerboard looks like - matt@cooperflags.com Attached Thumbnails www.cooperflags.com

Apr 13th, 2003, 02:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 09:12 AM Posts: 687 Offline	Re: self applied roof Quote: Originally posted by wdfoto I did this myself for about $20.00 and lot of soap and water and about 2 hours of my time. I did the same as WDFOTO, It cost me about 50 Australian dollars ($25US) however it took me four hours. You'd be suprised how easy it is. Just go to a vinyl cutter and have them cut you 24 squares at 230mm. You only need 20 but get four for spares just in case you stuff a couple up. Get a spray bottle with a few drops of dishwashing liquid and fill the rest with water. Completely clean the area and carefully stick them on. Also, use a small window squeege to squeege excess water out from under the decals once you slide them into place. Just PM me if you need more info. PS Here's my MINI. I actually used liquid 3M yellow checks and added the triple racing stripes on the bonnet and down the back. Attached Thumbnails

Jan 5th, 2004, 04:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
mcldan10 aka Dan Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Drivers Seat Local Time: 11:12 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Kev beck If you can tie your own shoe laces, you can fit this kit. Ordered mine today, Black Cheq. Roof Kit hope it is as easy as tying your shoe laces

Jan 5th, 2004, 05:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 252 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mcldan10 Ordered mine today, Black Cheq. Roof Kit hope it is as easy as tying your shoe laces Very easy, just take your time to do it right!

Jan 14th, 2004, 07:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 499 Offline	can someone tell me the width of their bonnet stripes on the hood. including the penstriping on the edge. Some I have purchased were 4" but it seems the OEM ones are around 5" is this the case? thanks

Jan 15th, 2004, 08:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
mcldan10 aka Dan Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Drivers Seat Local Time: 11:12 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Got my EASY fit kit within 2 days from IdleGear and fitted it Saturday. Took me 3 hours to fit in total including washing the car and admiring it afterwards I'll post a pic as soon as weather permits. Straight forward to fit and looks great, well chuffed at the price as well saved myself nearly £100 http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/11845/27324.jpg

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