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Willy · Oct 14th, 2003, 05:02 PM

I am getting ready to install my own bonnet stripes. Can anybody give me any advice

Does any of you who has or has tried to intall them yourself ever wish you got a professional to install them instead?

Are there any websites that have good illustrated instructions?

Soon to have stripes!

NEMINI · Oct 14th, 2003, 05:06 PM

no illustrations but the instructions on cooperflags worked perfectly for me.

1. don't be shy with the spray
2. go slow
3. squeeze from the center outwards and from the top down
4. double, triple, quadruple check your placement before you start squeegeeing too far.
5 if it starts to dry even slightly add more spray

gtshnzr · Oct 14th, 2003, 06:09 PM

Agree with GMINI03. Use lots of the soapy solution lubricant. And don't forget to use tape mark guides to get them lined up just right before and during installation. Have a clean, as dust free as possible, work area and car. Patience is key. I too was a graphics virgin, and the instrcutions from Matt at CooperFlags were easy to follow. You can also check the 3M web site for more info and hints.

http://www.3m.com/brands/scotchprintgraphics/

Good luck.

Kev beck · Oct 14th, 2003, 08:45 PM

Wash & dry, the area the stripe is to be fitted, at least twice, as any dust trapped, will show up like a sore thumb .
Simply peel off the graphic, spray the adhesive side with a solution of water and washing up liquid/baby shampoo(1/100 ratio) Use more rather than alittle.
Place in the required area, and squeegee. Cover the squeegee if no transfer paper is covering the stripe.
It is a good idea to use tape to mark where the decal is going to be fitted.
Take your time. Make sure its completely dry/stuck, before driving.

planeguy · Oct 14th, 2003, 08:49 PM

YES, Don't install them if you think that one day you will want to remove them. they will ruin the paint.

Dark Silver S · Oct 14th, 2003, 10:13 PM

Judicious use of a heat gun will work wonders. Best not to get distracted, though.

[Edited for clarification: The heat gun works very nicely for BOTH installing and removing.]

NEMINI · Oct 14th, 2003, 11:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by planeguy

YES, Don't install them if you think that one day you will want to remove them. they will ruin the paint.

several people have removed theirs with no damage

bakerjc · Oct 15th, 2003, 11:42 PM

For the in-depth report, go here:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/37125-tips-bonnet-stripes-application.html

I just did a search with a few key words, more than a couple of previous threads popped up.

gja_era · Oct 16th, 2003, 12:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Willy

I am getting ready to install my own bonnet stripes. Can anybody give me any advice

Does any of you who has or has tried to intall them yourself ever wish you got a professional to install them instead?

Are there any websites that have good illustrated instructions?

Soon to have stripes!

I tried to install them myself and was not happy with the results. There was some dust or something under them and they did not look good. I had a new set put on by the dealer and was very happy.

Motor On!

Oct 14th, 2003, 05:02 PM	#1
Willy MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running From The Law Local Time: 12:39 PM Posts: 2,415 Offline	Installing your own bonnett stripes I am getting ready to install my own bonnet stripes. Can anybody give me any advice Does any of you who has or has tried to intall them yourself ever wish you got a professional to install them instead? Are there any websites that have good illustrated instructions? Soon to have stripes! http://billlawrence.blogspot.com

Oct 14th, 2003, 05:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 11:39 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	no illustrations but the instructions on cooperflags worked perfectly for me. 1. don't be shy with the spray 2. go slow 3. squeeze from the center outwards and from the top down 4. double, triple, quadruple check your placement before you start squeegeeing too far. 5 if it starts to dry even slightly add more spray NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Oct 14th, 2003, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
gtshnzr MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: green oaks Local Time: 11:39 AM Posts: 517 Offline	Agree with GMINI03. Use lots of the soapy solution lubricant. And don't forget to use tape mark guides to get them lined up just right before and during installation. Have a clean, as dust free as possible, work area and car. Patience is key. I too was a graphics virgin, and the instrcutions from Matt at CooperFlags were easy to follow. You can also check the 3M web site for more info and hints. http://www.3m.com/brands/scotchprintgraphics/ Good luck. Early is on time; On time is late.

Oct 14th, 2003, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kev beck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 105 Offline	Wash & dry, the area the stripe is to be fitted, at least twice, as any dust trapped, will show up like a sore thumb . Simply peel off the graphic, spray the adhesive side with a solution of water and washing up liquid/baby shampoo(1/100 ratio) Use more rather than alittle. Place in the required area, and squeegee. Cover the squeegee if no transfer paper is covering the stripe. It is a good idea to use tape to mark where the decal is going to be fitted. Take your time. Make sure its completely dry/stuck, before driving. It`s a mini thing, you wouldn`t understand.

Oct 14th, 2003, 10:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 798 Offline	Judicious use of a heat gun will work wonders. Best not to get distracted, though. [Edited for clarification: The heat gun works very nicely for BOTH installing and removing.] Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC Last edited by Dark Silver S : Oct 15th, 2003 at 08:39 PM.

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Oct 14th, 2003, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
planeguy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita, ks Local Time: 11:39 AM Posts: 106 Offline	YES, Don't install them if you think that one day you will want to remove them. they will ruin the paint.

Oct 14th, 2003, 11:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 11:39 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by planeguy YES, Don't install them if you think that one day you will want to remove them. they will ruin the paint. several people have removed theirs with no damage NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Oct 15th, 2003, 11:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
bakerjc MINI2 Master Baiter Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 08:39 PM Posts: 3,382 Offline	For the in-depth report, go here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/37125-tips-bonnet-stripes-application.html I just did a search with a few key words, more than a couple of previous threads popped up.

Oct 16th, 2003, 12:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
gja_era MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Connecticut, USA Local Time: 12:39 PM Posts: 111 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Willy I am getting ready to install my own bonnet stripes. Can anybody give me any advice Does any of you who has or has tried to intall them yourself ever wish you got a professional to install them instead? Are there any websites that have good illustrated instructions? Soon to have stripes! I tried to install them myself and was not happy with the results. There was some dust or something under them and they did not look good. I had a new set put on by the dealer and was very happy. Motor On!

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