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mfeidler · May 5th, 2003, 12:49 PM

I wanted bonnet stripes and my wife didn't. So the wheels in my head started turning and next thing I know I'm visiting a sign shop and returning home to build my own magnetic stripes.

I was lucky the shop I do business with at work gave me scrap material so it cost me nothing. It took me about 3 hours to trim the scraps straight and apply the black vinyl to the white magnetic material. Here it is.

fishie <///>< · May 5th, 2003, 01:11 PM

looks good, very creative.

BruceK · May 5th, 2003, 01:24 PM

They look great! Good idea.

The only negative might be if moisture is allowed to remain between the paint and the strips - it will eat up the paint. I had this happen before with a magnetic "GB" sticker on the back of a car. I suggest you remove the stripes often to let the paint breath.

mfeidler · May 5th, 2003, 01:31 PM

Thanks, I was aware of the moisture problems and plan to remove them at least once a week. I take them off when i wash the car and after it is all dry replace them. I will also wash the stripes on both sides. Sometimes I plan to take them off just to change the look of the car. I have tested them at 80 mph with a head wind and they stay on well.

Mike

MiniMan7 · May 5th, 2003, 10:14 PM

Looks great!

Excellent thinking!

OBXMini · May 6th, 2003, 01:53 AM

Quick Question...

How thick was the magnetic material you were able to find?

Thanks

MINIALEX · May 6th, 2003, 04:19 AM

WOW - Thats genius can you give us some more details so we can copy you!!

monsta · May 6th, 2003, 04:51 AM

The moral of the story is, never listen to your wife

Nice stripes though, cool idea!

fishie <///>< · May 6th, 2003, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta
The moral of the story is, never listen to your wife

Nice stripes though, cool idea!

nah, he's just a very thoughtful husband. what a keeper.

TheInca · May 6th, 2003, 11:42 PM

Nice strips. Where did you get the magnets to do this I want to make some other type of decals for my MINI.

planeguy · May 7th, 2003, 02:46 AM

yes, yes.....all the details please.

did you cut them straight or did you have to curve them a bit so they go over the contour well?

MiniG · May 7th, 2003, 01:55 PM

Great Idea!

You could probably get a set of bonnet stripe stickers from the dealer (or a MINI2 sponsor), then use them as a template for the magnetic material. It is usually in a large sheet. You may be able to have it cut where you purchse it. This should help determine the correct degree of curve, if any.

LUV2MINI · May 7th, 2003, 09:43 PM

looks good i would be too worried that someone might steal them though all that hard work for nothing

mwb0603 · May 7th, 2003, 09:52 PM

They look great! and If a MINI-friend is curious to see how the bonnet stripes will look on their MINI, they could just try yours on for size!

Very nice, I like the idea!

wow · May 7th, 2003, 10:05 PM

Brilliant idea you should sell me a white pair of stripes.

Tonyt3 · May 7th, 2003, 10:07 PM

Cool, even better than the real thing!! Looks good on your car. Furthermore, fi you get bored of just Black stripes, you could get some more Vynal and do a different design - perhaps chequered or something?? Hope no one steals them, although I am sure no one will realise.....

PortRhombus · May 8th, 2003, 05:46 AM

No seriously thats a sweet idea...Im just thinking of the possabilitys. Bonnet stripes on monday, Viper stripes on tuesday, chequered roof on wednesday! Amazing. Simply amazing.

how far are the stickers raised from the actual paintwork?

mfeidler · May 8th, 2003, 10:24 AM

Thanks for all the feedback. I've been working out of town the past couple of days and unable to check this thread.

Now for some answers:

1.TheInca :"Where did you get the magnets to do this I want to make some other type of decals for my MINI."

Just go to a sign shop that does vinyl lettering and signs. they will probably do the magnetic door signs for cars too.

2.planeguy :"yes, yes.....all the details please."

The stripes are made from magnetic sign material. It came in white on the front side and a dark color on the back. It usually is a roll of material. Mine was scrap from the shop I do business with. It measures 0.0325" thick (based on my self measurement). Mine are 4 1/2" wide and cut straight down the length with no curve. It takes at least a 33" long piece. You may want to get an extra inch or two. Remember it takes two pieces. It can be cut with scissors or a razor blade knife. Since it came in white I had to place black vinyl strips down the center. That was the hardest part. Putting the black on straight and getting the bubbles out.

3.wow: "Brilliant idea you should sell me a white pair of stripes"

They are easy to make and the material comes in white. Get a sign shop to cut two 4 1/2" wide by 34" long pieces and trim the ends with scissors.
I am more than happy to let you or anyone else try them on if you're near Houston TX, USA.

4.PortRhombus: "how far are the stickers raised from the actual paintwork?"

0.0325" or .80mm by my own measurement with a digital micrometer. It is really cool because they don't look like the stick up any more than vinyl stripes.

PLEASE NOTE: These sizes work on a Cooper S and have not been tried on a regular MINI. Also, the stripes will only lay down flat with out bubbles if they are bending in primarily one direction at a time. So I could not spread the front of my stipes wider or they will not stick down smoothly. They do stick down completely where they are positioned in the pictures. They have been tested at 120 mph and did not come loose. The Temperature was 80 F.

5.monsta: "The moral of the story is, never listen to your wife"

Wrong. Always listen to your wife (I love mine). Families are forever! Cars are only temporary.

Mike

PortRhombus · May 9th, 2003, 05:21 PM

I NEED YOUR ADVICE MFEIDLER

Before this thread I was curious about Viper stripes going across the whole of my car. However I still love my mini in solid black.
Thats when I saw your thread. I love the idea. Its a perfect solution.

Just a few questions though...

Would it be possable to have two 9" thick stripes across the centre of the car?

Is their a problem with the contours on the bodywork effecting how the magnets 'attract'? (maybe a totally flat surface needed)

Finally, Im worried about the raised contour down the center of the bonnet (mini one/cooper), Going around the spoiler (if possable anyway), and around the rear number plate where the body is indented in?

Plz help me before I go and buy the stuff! Cheers

thepilo · May 9th, 2003, 07:42 PM

Hey Guy's

Just in case your interested, you can get the stuff off the web for real cheap. Check it out

http://www.dickblick.com/zz289/21/pr...m=0&ig_id=2800

only about 2.50 a foot for white, but you can get in many colors

May 5th, 2003, 12:49 PM	#1
mfeidler Got Bling? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 42 Offline	Magnetic Bonnet Stripes! I wanted bonnet stripes and my wife didn't. So the wheels in my head started turning and next thing I know I'm visiting a sign shop and returning home to build my own magnetic stripes. I was lucky the shop I do business with at work gave me scrap material so it cost me nothing. It took me about 3 hours to trim the scraps straight and apply the black vinyl to the white magnetic material. Here it is. 03 MCS CHILI RED/Blk "FireAnt" http://www.compassnet.com/mfeidler/nemoban.jpg

May 5th, 2003, 01:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	They look great! Good idea. The only negative might be if moisture is allowed to remain between the paint and the strips - it will eat up the paint. I had this happen before with a magnetic "GB" sticker on the back of a car. I suggest you remove the stripes often to let the paint breath. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

May 5th, 2003, 01:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
mfeidler Got Bling? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 42 Offline	Thanks, I was aware of the moisture problems and plan to remove them at least once a week. I take them off when i wash the car and after it is all dry replace them. I will also wash the stripes on both sides. Sometimes I plan to take them off just to change the look of the car. I have tested them at 80 mph with a head wind and they stay on well. Mike 03 MCS CHILI RED/Blk "FireAnt" http://www.compassnet.com/mfeidler/nemoban.jpg

May 5th, 2003, 10:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:14 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Looks great! Excellent thinking! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 997 Offline	WOW - Thats genius can you give us some more details so we can copy you!! Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

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May 5th, 2003, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
fishie <///>< MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Local Time: 04:14 PM Posts: 366 Offline	looks good, very creative.

May 6th, 2003, 01:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
OBXMini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 63 Offline	Quick Question... How thick was the magnetic material you were able to find? Thanks

May 6th, 2003, 04:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	The moral of the story is, never listen to your wife Nice stripes though, cool idea! the MINI has gone...

May 6th, 2003, 10:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
fishie <///>< MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Local Time: 04:14 PM Posts: 366 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta The moral of the story is, never listen to your wife Nice stripes though, cool idea! nah, he's just a very thoughtful husband. what a keeper.

May 6th, 2003, 11:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
TheInca MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Texas and Miami Beac Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 25 Offline	Nice strips. Where did you get the magnets to do this I want to make some other type of decals for my MINI.

May 7th, 2003, 02:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
planeguy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita, ks Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 100 Offline	yes, yes.....all the details please. did you cut them straight or did you have to curve them a bit so they go over the contour well?

May 7th, 2003, 01:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
MiniG Proud MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 03:14 PM Posts: 382 Offline	Great Idea! You could probably get a set of bonnet stripe stickers from the dealer (or a MINI2 sponsor), then use them as a template for the magnetic material. It is usually in a large sheet. You may be able to have it cut where you purchse it. This should help determine the correct degree of curve, if any.

May 7th, 2003, 09:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
LUV2MINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Brisvegas Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 104 Offline	looks good i would be too worried that someone might steal them though all that hard work for nothing

May 7th, 2003, 09:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
mwb0603 (Flippy) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brookfield, CT Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 183 Offline	They look great! and If a MINI-friend is curious to see how the bonnet stripes will look on their MINI, they could just try yours on for size! Very nice, I like the idea! 02 Cooper Silk Green/white roof.

May 7th, 2003, 10:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
wow MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 582 Offline	Brilliant idea you should sell me a white pair of stripes. MINI, it is a way of life.

May 7th, 2003, 10:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Cool, even better than the real thing!! Looks good on your car. Furthermore, fi you get bored of just Black stripes, you could get some more Vynal and do a different design - perhaps chequered or something?? Hope no one steals them, although I am sure no one will realise.....

May 8th, 2003, 05:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 618 Offline	No seriously thats a sweet idea...Im just thinking of the possabilitys. Bonnet stripes on monday, Viper stripes on tuesday, chequered roof on wednesday! Amazing. Simply amazing. how far are the stickers raised from the actual paintwork?

May 8th, 2003, 10:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
mfeidler Got Bling? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 42 Offline	long replies Thanks for all the feedback. I've been working out of town the past couple of days and unable to check this thread. Now for some answers: 1.TheInca :"Where did you get the magnets to do this I want to make some other type of decals for my MINI." Just go to a sign shop that does vinyl lettering and signs. they will probably do the magnetic door signs for cars too. 2.planeguy :"yes, yes.....all the details please." The stripes are made from magnetic sign material. It came in white on the front side and a dark color on the back. It usually is a roll of material. Mine was scrap from the shop I do business with. It measures 0.0325" thick (based on my self measurement). Mine are 4 1/2" wide and cut straight down the length with no curve. It takes at least a 33" long piece. You may want to get an extra inch or two. Remember it takes two pieces. It can be cut with scissors or a razor blade knife. Since it came in white I had to place black vinyl strips down the center. That was the hardest part. Putting the black on straight and getting the bubbles out. 3.wow: "Brilliant idea you should sell me a white pair of stripes" They are easy to make and the material comes in white. Get a sign shop to cut two 4 1/2" wide by 34" long pieces and trim the ends with scissors. I am more than happy to let you or anyone else try them on if you're near Houston TX, USA. 4.PortRhombus: "how far are the stickers raised from the actual paintwork?" 0.0325" or .80mm by my own measurement with a digital micrometer. It is really cool because they don't look like the stick up any more than vinyl stripes. PLEASE NOTE: These sizes work on a Cooper S and have not been tried on a regular MINI. Also, the stripes will only lay down flat with out bubbles if they are bending in primarily one direction at a time. So I could not spread the front of my stipes wider or they will not stick down smoothly. They do stick down completely where they are positioned in the pictures. They have been tested at 120 mph and did not come loose. The Temperature was 80 F. 5.monsta: "The moral of the story is, never listen to your wife" Wrong. Always listen to your wife (I love mine). Families are forever! Cars are only temporary. Mike 03 MCS CHILI RED/Blk "FireAnt" http://www.compassnet.com/mfeidler/nemoban.jpg

May 9th, 2003, 05:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 618 Offline	I NEED YOUR ADVICE MFEIDLER Before this thread I was curious about Viper stripes going across the whole of my car. However I still love my mini in solid black. Thats when I saw your thread. I love the idea. Its a perfect solution. Just a few questions though... Would it be possable to have two 9" thick stripes across the centre of the car? Is their a problem with the contours on the bodywork effecting how the magnets 'attract'? (maybe a totally flat surface needed) Finally, Im worried about the raised contour down the center of the bonnet (mini one/cooper), Going around the spoiler (if possable anyway), and around the rear number plate where the body is indented in? Plz help me before I go and buy the stuff! Cheers

May 9th, 2003, 07:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
thepilo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NJ Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 285 Offline	Hey Guy's Just in case your interested, you can get the stuff off the web for real cheap. Check it out http://www.dickblick.com/zz289/21/pr...m=0&ig_id=2800 only about 2.50 a foot for white, but you can get in many colors Pilo Racing www.piloracing.com Intakes, Ignitions, Heads, Superchargers and more... stop on in

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